Real estate giants to halve buildings’ emissions by 2030
Eight major companies from real estate and other industries have pledged to cut buildings-related emissions by at least 50% by 2030 and be fully net-zero carbon no later than 2050.
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Tepeo raises £10.5m to transform household heating
UK-based tech startup tepeo has raised $10.5 million to expand its production and marketing of an innovative zero emissions boiler.
Tax, energy policy must make electricity cheaper than gas: CCC boss
The head of the Climate Change Committee (CCC) says government policy must focus on efficiency and ensure electricity is cheaper than gas in a bid to “transform the economics of low-carbon heat”.
UK outlines £9.2m strategy for green buildings upskilling
The UK Government has announced the winners of its £9.2 million funding scheme for projects that are providing training for green jobs in the energy, heating and buildings sectors.
Carbon Reform raises $3m to retrofit buildings with CO2 capture
US startup Carbon Reform has raised $3 million for its modular CO2 removal technology that can be integrated with existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
US architecture firm presents carbon-absorbing building at COP27
US architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has revealed a new design concept for energy-efficient, carbon-capturing buildings in urban settings.