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How to Build DIY Solar Power Generation for Less Than $300

22 Nov 2021

Presently, almost everyone is familiar with solar energy, and solar power has been gaining more popularity as time progresses. As a result, more people are adopting solar power generation and utilization in their firms and homes. However, many are not yet familiar with DIY solar power generation. You can find DIY solar generator diagrams here.
Despite its popularity, solar energy generation still sounds futuristic to a lot of people. Although many people are utilizing solar energy, their numbers are still a far cry from the majority of the …

Lendlease to Use Vegetable Oil in Its U.K. Construction Projects

17 Sep 2021

Lendlease, an Australia-based contractor, commits to stop using liquid fossil fuels on its United Kingdom construction spots. It launched a new initiative known as the Alternative Fuels Policy.
It seeks to replace gas with liquid, petrol, and diesel with vegetable oil to power pieces of machinery. The new policy is effective immediately for its latest and existing projects until Jan. 1, 2022.
This scheme is indeed an essential milestone to the company’s goal of total zero-carbon. Presently, the contractor uses about 400,000 liters or 106,000 gallons of diesel every year in the U.K. Completely removing the fuel will cut …

Starbucks Builds Energy-efficient Modular Store

11 Sep 2021

Starbucks just constructed a drive-thru location in Canada through an energy-efficient modular system with almost zero construction waste. The said store aims to inspire everyone and other building owners to promote global sustainability. The Starbucks store was designed, manufactured, and built by Nexii Building Solutions from Vancouver, Canada.
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Online Map Showcases Energy-efficient Careers in the Construction Sector

11 Sep 2021

Employment opportunities that promote energy efficiency are among the fastest-growing in the nation. As time goes by, it becomes more important to combat climate change since space and power conditioning for infrastructures accounts for 40% of all energy usage in the entire United States of America.
Fortunately, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) created the Green Buildings Career Map to help showcase careers related to energy efficiency. It is a highly interactive tool …

Contractors Urged to Work With Owners in Reducing Building Emissions

5 Sep 2021

The Associated General Contractors of America or AGC noted that while construction activities are only 1% to 2% of artificial greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, the buildings consume nearly 40% of the country’s energy. Thus, the buildings are associated with almost 31% of emissions, as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
AGC thinks that looking for ways to make the construction business more efficient will significantly impact domestic greenhouse …

How to Build DIY Solar Power Generation for Less Than $300

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How to Build DIY Solar Power Generation for Less Than $300

Lendlease to Use Vegetable Oil in Its U.K. Construction Projects

Starbucks Builds Energy-efficient Modular Store

Online Map Showcases Energy-efficient Careers in the Construction Sector

Contractors Urged to Work With Owners in Reducing Building Emissions

Lendlease to Use Vegetable Oil in Its U.K. Construction Projects

Starbucks Builds Energy-efficient Modular Store

Online Map Showcases Energy-efficient Careers in the Construction Sector