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Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood has a plan to become energy independent

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The Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago is the site of a proposed new microgrid project set to improve its resiliency as the historic and predominantly Black community pushes towards energy independence. Model of the ITT campus utilizing different colors to.

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AIA awards research grants to five climate initiatives, from biodegradable structures to microgrids

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The AIA has announced the winners of the 2022 Upjohn Research Initiative , an annual grant which awards funding to research projects advancing sustainability in architecture. The 2022 edition sees up to $30,000 awarded to five research projects, with topics ranging from biodegradable structures to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.

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AIA 2030 signatories making progress on commitment to reduce energy use

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Related on Archinect: AIA awards research grants to five climate initiatives, from biodegradable structures to microgrids 5.5% There was a 10% increase in the number of firms submitting project data as part of the commitment, with 20,652 projects reported by 417 firms. 276 of these buildings were net-zero , while 505 were all-electric.

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Northern California casino offers a template for resilient microgrids

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Considering those risks, the tribe that owns the casino property has created its own solar-powered microgrid that can disconnect from the main grid and run off Tesla battery power. Blue Lake Rancheria, in Northern California is an area vulnerable to wildfires, tsunamis, and earthquakes.

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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Smart Grid Solutions: Paving the Way Towards Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

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Moreover, smart grid solutions support the integration of microgrids and decentralized energy systems into the broader electric grid. Electrical transformers play a critical role in connecting microgrids to the main grid and managing power flows between different energy sources and loads.

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The Reach Code Bill (SB 1518)

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Distributed microgrids can further provide resilient sources of zero-emissions power. Certainly, power generation needs to be clean, so coal- or gas-fired generators must be phased out. Auspiciously, the nation’s electrical grid is becoming cleaner, relying more and more upon renewable generation sources.