RELEASE: Sonora State Kicks Off Efficiency Efforts With Support From Building Efficiency Accelerator
Hermosillo, Sonora State, Mexico.
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Better Buildings Means a Brighter Future: 3 Technologies to Decrease Energy Use
Luminaire level lighting controls in Pacific Tower, Seattle. Lighting that responds to occupancy patterns, daylight conditions and time of the day can help conserve energy. Photo posted with permission from BetterBricks.
Building efficiency is one of the most effective and affordable solutions for addressing climate change and capping carbon emissions.
Unlocking Climate Action: From Bogotá City Hall to the President’s Desk and Back Again
Bogotá, Colombia, looks to subnational-national collaboration for effective climate action.
RELEASE: Bogotá Doubles Down on Efficiency Efforts in Phase 2 of the Building Efficiency Accelerator
Bogotá, Colombia. Photo by Rosalba Tarazona/Flickr
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (October 3, 2018) — Today, Bogotá announced a new policy for more energy-efficient construction that is expected to reduce energy and water use in new buildings by 20 percent and 30 percent, respectively, when fully implemented.
WRI Supports Movement for Cleaner, More Efficient Buildings at Global Climate Action Summit
Building efficiency measures can make an enormous impact on greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
Can Housing Be Affordable Without Being Efficient?
Brazil’s Minha Casa, Minha Vida aims to benefit low-income families, while taking care of the environment and reducing costs. Photo by Agência de Notícias do Acre/Flickr
About 3 billion people, or 40 percent of the world’s population, will need new housing by 2030.
Can Housing Be Affordable Without Being Efficient?
Brazil’s Minha Casa, Minha Vida aims to benefit low-income families, while taking care of the environment and reducing costs. Photo by Agência de Notícias do Acre/Flickr
About 3 billion people, or 40 percent of the world’s population, will need new housing by 2030.
RELEASE: WRI Receives $2 Million Grant from GEF to Accelerate Building Efficiency
Da Nang, Vietman. Photo by Cambodia, P.l. Network
WASHINGTON (May 24, 2018)— World Resources Institute (WRI) announced a $2 million grant from the Global Environmental Facility to scale up the efforts of the Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) in its second phase.
4 Ways Businesses Can Get the Most Out of Public-Private Collaboration: Lessons from the Building Efficiency Accelerator
New construction in Tianjin, China. Businesses design, build, finance, own, operate, renovate and occupy most buildings in cities.
4 Ways Businesses Can Get the Most Out of Public-Private Collaboration: Lessons from the Building Efficiency Accelerator
New construction in Tianjin, China. Businesses design, build, finance, own, operate, renovate and occupy most buildings in cities.