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Aditya
Houghton Michigan Micronesia Member Since: 06/24/2018
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Peatlands: A Vulnerable Ecosystem with Implications for Climate Change
Introduction Peatlands are naturally occurring ecosystems similar to wetlands. They are areas with/without vegetation that are characterized by year-round water logging, a surface layer of accumulated dead/partially decomposed plant material and anaerobic (lack of oxygen) conditions. The term “peatland” refers to the combination of peat soil and wetland type conditions present. The water saturated and anaerobic conditio...
By Aditya Last updated: 08/24/2018 + Show |
Understanding Urban Heat Islands
Introduction The term Urban Heat Island (UHI) refers to an urban area, which experiences significantly higher ambient temperatures when compared to a nearby rural or sub urban area. It is a result of urbanization, which is accompanied by land cover alterations and the associated changes in the energy balance of the area. The urban location can be viewed as a “heat island” surrounded by a sea of cooler rural/sub urban areas,...
By Aditya Last updated: 03/17/2023 + Show |
Appraisal Institute's FREE Guide to Valuing Green Buildings and Homes
Did you know that the Appraisal Institute published and offers a Commercial Green and Energy Efficient Addendum? This document provides a unique framework for assisting appraisers to value commercial asset and the value of its green component, such as solar panels and other energy efficient infrastructures. There are also articles...
By Aditya Last updated: 12/14/2018 + Show |
Harvard University researchers Lee Miller and David Keith have published two studies focusing on the environmental impacts of using renewable energy in the US to meet the energy demands. Their work has brought to the fore a new facet of renewable energy by showing that these sources of energy, despite being a much better option than...
By Aditya Last updated: 10/09/2018 + Show |
More Green Buildings = More Jobs
The green building industry is expected to generate more than 6.5 million jobs by 2030, according to predictions by the International Labor Organization (ILO). Next to energy, this will be the second fastest growing sector for green jobs in the coming decades, due to an increasing need for buildings that can cope with multiple...
By Aditya Last updated: 10/01/2018 + Show |
California Aims for 100% Carbon-Free Electricity by 2045
California would shift to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2045 under a legislation passed by the state Assembly. The bill awaits a second approval from the Senate and Governor Jerry Brown's signature. Climate change has had drastic effects on California with raging wildfires, droughts, heat waves and floods. Currently, 29 percent of...
By Aditya Last updated: 08/30/2018 + Show |
Study: Do Green Buildings Cost More?
The construction industry accounts for 10% of global gross domestic product (GDP) and has both direct and indirect impacts on climate change and the environment. Buildings emit carbon dioxide throughout their life cycle. Thus, using low environmental impact construction materials can significantly reduce the carbon dioxide generated. A green...
By Aditya Last updated: 08/30/2018 + Show |
5th Annual Delaware Energy Conference, October 31, 2018, Newark, DE
On October 4, 2012, Delaware became the 28th ESC State Chapter when it hosted its first Chapter meeting with more than 30 people in attendance. Since that time, the State of Delaware and the Delaware ESC Chapter have partnered to ensure that Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracting (GESPC) reduces the strain on taxes and supports a...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/31/2018 + Show |
NorthEast Recycling Council Fall Conference, October 30-31, 2018, Rocky Hill, Connecticut
NERC's Fall 2018 Conference—The Future of MRFs—will be held on October 30th - 31st in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. NERC's events are designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to learn, share ideas, discuss the issues, and network with others. The events are focused on the most timely topics in the source reduction, reuse, recycling,...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/30/2018 + Show |
Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Oct 30, Los Angeles CA
Technologies for a Sustainable Future is hosted by UCLA Technology Development Group (TDG) and provides a unique opportunity for UCLA inventors, investors, and industry executives to establish new relationships for furthering innovation. The program will be followed by a wine and cheese networking reception. This one-day event will be hosted at...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/30/2018 + Show |
Introduction to Fitwel Tuesday, October 30, 8:30-10 am, Boston, MA
Fitwel is a building rating system for commercial interiors and both multi-tenant and single-tenant existing buildings that provides guidelines on how to design and operate healthier buildings. Fitwel addresses health as an interconnected system, with no single dominant category or area of focus, and as such all strategies are voluntary. The...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/30/2018 + Show |
Join NYSERDA’s Commercial Tenant Program and the Building Energy Exchange for a technical training workshop to help consultants, MEP engineers, and architects better understand how to integrate energy efficiency into their work with commercial tenants. With 40-60% of a typical building’s energy consumption controlled by tenants,...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/26/2018 + Show |
Webinar - Circular Economy meets LCA, October 25, 12-1 pm
Take your LCA to the next level—calculate your circularity! Circular Economy and Life Cycle Assessment are two topics relevant to corporate and product sustainability. Many companies are seeking solutions that include metrics for both. In a joint webinar with ThinkStep and Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the expert on Circular...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/25/2018 + Show |
Sustainable development is based on three interlinked criteria: economic development, social progress and environmental protection. It is the state of development that seeks to produce sustainable economic growth while ensuring future generations’ ability to do the same by not exceeding the regenerative capacity of nature. It is an economic...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/24/2018 + Show |
GTM Forum: New England Solar & Storage, October 23, Boston, MA
New England is one of the fastest growing regions for solar and energy storage. With strong policies for renewables and a local hive of innovative clean energy companies, New England has the potential to lead the nation towards a decentralized and decarbonized electric future. On October 23 join the region’s leading developers, financiers,...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/23/2018 + Show |
MIT Energy Night, Oct 19, MA, 6:30pm, Cambridge
ABOUT ENERGY NIGHT Now in its 12th year, Energy Night showcases the most exciting energy research, education, and entrepreneurship at MIT. This year's event will showcase a myriad of interactive poster presentations from every energy affiliated department at MIT as well as early stage start-ups based on MIT...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/19/2018 + Show |
About REV2018 The theme of REV2018 is REVitalize: Transforming Energy Further, Faster, Together. For more than a decade, the Renewable Energy Vermont Conference has been the leading event for the renewable energy sectors in Northern New England. Organized by the nonprofit trade association, Renewable Energy Vermont, this annual...
By Aditya Event Date: 10/18/2018 + Show |