UN COP28 Climate Forum Targets Fossil Fuel Use for First Time

Voting reps from nearly 200 nations at Dubai event ending Dec. 13 agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels—boosting renewables, nuclear energy and climate investment—but did not mandate specific actions to cut back traditional energy use.

Wisconsin Senate committee rejects commercial building code update

The proposal could have reduced energy use 30% across the state, saving residents and businesses more than $170 million, one proponent reported.

Colorado Adopts Its First Building Energy Performance Standard

Regulation 28 applies to about 8,000 buildings, but some already meet the energy use requirements.

Government ‘saves taxpayer £122 million’ by cutting energy use in its buildings 

The Architects’ JournalGovernment ‘saves taxpayer £122 million’ by cutting energy use in its buildings  The government says it has saved the taxpayer £122 million over a one-year period by cutting energy use in its buildings. The post Government ‘saves taxpayer £122 million’ by cutting energy use in its buildings  appeared first on The Architects’ JournalAnna Highfield

NatWest boss to co-chair new energy efficiency taskforce

Taskforce to speed up housing insulation, boiler upgrades for 15% cut in energy use over the next seven years

wbcsd - Net-zero buildings - Where do we stand, July 2021

This report looks in detail at the results of six whole life cycle carbon assessments (WLCA) case studies to illustrate some of the current challenges, barriers, and opportunities relating to the buildings industry’s carbon footprint. It aims to provide an insight into the industry’s current performance in relation to possible net-zero trajectories and identify some potential next steps to aid the sector’s journey toward total decarbonization

HM Government - Industrial Strategy, Construction Sector Deal, 2018

The Construction Sector Deal sets out an ambitious partnership between the industry and the government that aims to transform the sector’s productivity through innovative technologies and a more highly skilled workforce