It is introducing EasyPH (beta)—the new tool built on PHPP (10.6) that simplifies certification for single-family homes! With reduced inputs and helpful guidelines, it makes energy balance calculations easier than ever. Included in the PHPP 10.6 master bundle (beta version), it's initially available in English only. Ready to give it a try? Visit our page to learn more! Learn More
European Sustainable Energy (EUSEW) Awards in the Innovation category.
OutPHit has just been confirmed as one of three finalists shortlisted for the 2024 European Sustainable Energy (EUSEW) Awards in the Innovation category. Through the project, 25 case studies across five European countries demonstrate how high-performance, deep retrofits to the EnerPHit standard can be made faster and more cost-effective. The EUSEW Awards recognise outstanding projects for their efforts in Energy Efficiency and renewables. A total of nine finalists in the categories…
This is in light of NYC Local Law 97
In a recent case study, Hines shares how their interest in decarbonization has led to 555 Greenwich being among one of the first high-performance buildings to achieve a larger goal of reducing building carbon emissions. This is in light of NYC Local Law 97, which requires most large buildings to reduce their greenhouse emissions with the plan to ultimately eliminate them by 2050. As part of the team that…
Press Release – Energy retrofits work. Really well.
27th International Passive House Conference presents solutions for renovations & much more Darmstadt, Germany /Innsbruck, Austria. "It's the existing buildings that matter!" From the start of the 27th International Passive House Conference in Innsbruck, the Passive House The institute emphasized the importance of highly energy-efficient renovations for climate protection. Diana Ürge-Vorsatz from the IPCC also called for renovations and new builds to focus exclusively on high energy efficiency. The international…
Expansion of photovoltaic (PV)
We're proud to announce the expansion of our photovoltaic (PV) systems across Schöck's European production facilities, underscoring our commitment to sustainability. As we strive for climate neutrality by 2035, we're set to increase our installed capacity by approximately 59% by 2025 — a significant step in reducing CO2 emissions and fossil resource consumption. 🌱 Learn More
Climate Alliance, Europe’s largest city network, has made a bold move
Climate Alliance, Europe's largest city network, has made a bold move in its new policy manifesto, advocating for the #PassiveHouse standard to be at the forefront of building regulations. This is a monumental step towards sustainable urban development, aligning perfectly with the goals of our #outPHit project. As cities across Europe look to lower their carbon footprints, adopting #PassiveHouse can play a pivotal role in transforming our urban landscapes into…
RAiNA Symposium – Rainscreens & Sustainability
RAiNA has extend an invitation to you and your organization to attend the upcoming RAiNA Education Symposium on Rainscreens and Sustainability, with a discount code DESIGN24, bringing your pass to $150, a savings of $95. Date: Monday May 6, 2024 Time: 8:30AM - 5:45pm; Networking Event starts at 6:00pm at The Capital Burger Location: Hyatt Regency Reston, VA This symposium promises to be an enriching experience, focusing…
First-Ever All-Electric, Net Zero, Carbon Speculative Industrial Building Development in Ontario
The facility in Milton, Ontario, also includes an enhanced envelope and precast panel insulation to reduce air leakage. Credit: BGO Fifth Line Business Park in Milton, Ontario, features the first all-electric, net zero, carbon speculative industrial building. This 234,061 ft2 industrial building offers state-of-the-art net zero carbon specifications including an all-electric HVAC system that is 200%-300% more efficient than standard systems and a 500 kW rooftop solar array that negates 100%…
U.S. Department of Energy Releases First Ever Federal Blueprint to Decarbonize America’s Buildings Sector
Geothermal Energy Capacity Could Increase 20-Fold, DOE Says in Latest Report
The Department of Energy this week released the latest iteration in a series of reports on the potential of next-generation geothermal energy. The DOE said the report, Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Next-Generation Geothermal Power, shows how advanced geothermal technology could increase the United States’ geothermal energy production by a factor of 20. The report is the ninth installment in the DOE’s Liftoff series that was introduced in March 2023. Continue…
A New Surge in Power Use Is Threatening U.S. Climate Goals
Utilities in some states are proposing new natural gas plants to keep up with rising electricity demand. “I can’t recall the last time I was so alarmed about the country’s energy trajectory,” Tyler Norris, a power systems expert and PhD student at the Nicholas School of the Environment told The New York Times. Norris wrote a policy brief last year that provides an example of an innovative regulatory solution that…