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📅 Today’s Update: Important Dates for the Denver Energy Code 🏙️⚡ "Denver’s municipal code requires updates to the energy code to support partial electrification by January 1, 2025. Proposed updates will focus on specific furnaces and water heaters in existing commercial buildings when these systems reach the end of their life. 🔔 Clarification: These changes are not yet in effect and won’t happen before January 1, 2025! 🛠️ A process will be announced in early 2025 to update the energy code with stakeholder engagement as part of Denver’s building code revisions. 🔍 For now, the 2022 Denver Energy Code provisions for space and water heating remain in place." From: Denver Buildings Updates: Energize Denver Feedback Continues | Special Edition: November 2024 #DenverEnergyCode #Electrification #SustainableDenver #GreenBuilding #CommercialBuildings #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingUpdates #DenverSustainability #ClimateAction #CodeCompliance

Rise of large-scale heat pumps in #DistrictHeating – what to do about harmonics in the grid? #CampusHeating systems are undergoing a significant transformation with the integration of large-scale heat pumps. This shift offers a more sustainable and energy-efficient approach compared to traditional fuel-based models. While the adoption of heat pumps is a promising development, careful consideration needs to be given to infrastructure challenges: The increased power demands and unique electrical characteristics of #heatpumps can impact power quality and introduce harmonics into the grid. Addressing these challenges is crucial for successful project implementation. Read our latest article to learn how to avoid common mistakes! #CampusEnergy #DistrictEnergy #SustainableFuture #Sustainability

In today's world, where sustainability is becoming increasingly crucial, the optimization of energy efficiency stands as a paramount concern. Among the various sectors contributing to global energy consumption, mechanical and electrical systems play a pivotal role. Whether in industrial settings or commercial buildings, these systems drive functionality and comfort. However, they also present significant opportunities for energy conservation and environmental stewardship. As a facility and building owner, you must pay attention to your mechanical and electrical systems. Read our latest blog that addresses these systems. https://ow.ly/WI4F50S0cgp #conservingresources #renewingbuildings #mechanicalsystems #electricalsystems #energyefficiency

Learn about the impact of evolving energy efficiency regulations on existing buildings and why adopting a proactive, organized, and data-driven approach is crucial. #energyefficiency #LEDlighting #EMS https://ow.ly/o5gk50SH8Kz

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has delivered on Congress's mandate to cut emissions from new or newly renovated federal buildings. The Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings Rule will help reduce pollution, improve air quality, create good-paying jobs, and lead to cost savings by requiring more energy-efficient equipment in federal facilities. Meeting the requirements of this rule is a key step toward achieving President Biden's Federal Sustainability Plan goal of net zero emissions from all federal buildings by 2045. This groundbreaking rule will drive investment and adoption of cleaner, more efficient building technologies nationwide by leveraging the government's massive portfolio of buildings and purchasing power. We applaud this latest step to decarbonize federal buildings and hope to see continued legislation to make all buildings nationwide net zero. https://lnkd.in/ed2pTBG4 

Have you pledged to decarbonize your buildings and need guidance on how to get it done? DOE just released a very helpful white paper. Great contributors including Ian Shapiro and Dom Lempereur #electrification #sustainablebuildings https://lnkd.in/efzc_B2j

A recent Habitat Magazine article has featured one of our projects in which Founder and Managing Director Michael Scorrano, PE, PE outlines an innovative approach using heat pump technology to reduce carbon emissions for a local 200-unit co-op. To learn more about this unique yet practical solution, click the link below and read the full article 👇 #ll97 #heatpumps #carbonemissions #buildingefficiency #energyefficiency

Learn the pathway to achieving high-performance and net zero energy buildings in this month’s newsletter. To read, click here: https://conta.cc/4gz5cqb and don't miss the informative video at the end! #TeamTLC #Newsletter #EngineeringInnovation #NetZeroBuildings

How will electrification of buildings and transportation affect the energy grid? It's pretty clear to me, at least, that utilities and building owners need to work together (aka grid-interactive efficient buildings or GEBs) to avoid massive capital outlays on additional grid infrastructure. "While electrification offers decarbonization benefits, it also introduces new load profiles, altering both the seasonal and diurnal dynamics of electricity demand. Notably, winter heating loads are increasingly challenging due to their seasonal peaks, which often do not align with the production profiles of renewable resources like solar." If you're interested in decarbonization, resiliency, and the weather effects on our grid, this article is worth a read. https://lnkd.in/g6b9Eknt

Energy audits can help identify energy-saving opportunities for buildings. This blog explains how. http://spr.ly/6043c3VM5 #EnergyAudits #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability