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Приєднався 21 жов 2013
Climate and Clean Air Wins: Utah Clean Energy's 2024 Year in Review:
Join us for a look back at Utah Clean Energy's biggest wins of 2024. From inspiring new solar projects and pioneering homebuilders to historic climate funding, this year’s highlights showcase the strides we are making toward cleaner air and a healthy climate. Then, get a glimpse into the exciting things to come in 2025!
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The Smart, Simple Way to Tax-Free Philanthropy: Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Переглядів 221 день тому
Make Your Donations Impactful & Tax-free Professor Lown, a longtime friend to Utah Clean Energy, has generously offered to provide this webinar free of charge to help other UCE community members reduce their taxes while supporting their favorite charities. Jean will talk through how you can easily move funds from your 401(k), 403(b), or 401(a), to a traditional IRA in order to take advantage of...
Building the Climate Innovation Center Step 5: HVAC and commissioning
Переглядів 402 місяці тому
Heating and cooling - when done right - is the MVP of a zero energy building. Space heating and cooling represent about 41% of the average commercial building’s energy consumption, making how we heat and cool our building one of the most important decisions in a zero energy project. Getting this step right is critical. The HVAC system at the Climate Innovation Center has five different componen...
Building the Climate Innovation Center Step 8: Embodied Carbon and Material
Переглядів 92 місяці тому
Embodied carbon refers to hidden emissions that come from the extraction, manufacturing, and transportation of a wide range of building materials. These emissions add up, accounting for 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate Innovation Center reduced embodied carbon emissions at every turn, opting for material choices with the lowest possible impact.
Building the Climate Innovation Center Step 7: Transportation
Переглядів 92 місяці тому
By prioritizing public transportation, providing access to bike racks, and installing electric vehicle charging stations, we have ensured that traveling to and from the Climate Innovation Center results in minimal emissions. Installing EV charging that will be powered by our rooftop solar creates an ideal combination for zero emission transportation.
Building the Climate Innovation Center Step 6: Solar and Battery Storage
Переглядів 292 місяці тому
At the core of a zero energy building is meeting all of a building’s power needs with on-site renewable energy. Because the Climate Innovation Center is so energy efficient and all-electric, we are able to utilize rooftop solar and battery storage to power 100% of our building’s electricity needs.
Building the Climate Innovation Center Step 4:Building Envelope, Insulation, and Air Sealing
Переглядів 342 місяці тому
Insulating and preventing air leakage from the building envelope (the roof, walls, windows, doors, foundation) can make or break not just a zero-energy building, but any energy efficient home or building. And the kicker is, even new homes and buildings constructed today are missing opportunities to insulate and prevent air leakage, unnecessarily wasting heated or cooled air. This translates to ...
Building the Climate Innovation Center Step 3: Energy Modeling
Переглядів 42 місяці тому
Energy modeling allows a team to simulate a building’s energy performance before it’s built. Energy use intensity (or “EUI”) is a measure of the energy use per square foot per year, and it’s the industry standard metric for energy modeling. The lower the EUI, the lower a building’s energy needs. Our EUI goal was 28. Through several energy modeling iterations, we exceeded our EUI by fine-tuning ...
Building the Climate Innovation Center Step 2: Design and material choices
Переглядів 102 місяці тому
We can have buildings that are comfortable, functional, even stylish, and thanks to smart design they can also be completely pollution-free! We found an architectural partner with a commitment to zero energy that had the skills to translate our multi-faceted vision into reality. Through multiple iterations, our architect refined the schematic design, renderings, and final plans to achieve zero ...
Building the Climate Innovation Center Step 1: Committing to Zero Energy
Переглядів 202 місяці тому
One of the first decisions we made for the Climate Innovation Center was to commit to a high performance, zero energy building that is all-electric with no onsite fossil fuel use. And we chose to certify our project as Zero Energy Certified through the International Living Future Institute to bring independent third-party validation to our project. To achieve our Zero Energy goal, we needed to ...
Why Are Electricity Prices Going Up in Utah?
Переглядів 1553 місяці тому
Are you concerned about rising electricity costs in Utah? You're not alone. Utah’s largest utility, Rocky Mountain Power, recently proposed to increase electricity rates for their Utah customers. Join our experts for an eye-opening webinar where we'll break down the root causes of the proposed increase, and how a shift to clean energy can protect against rising and volatile fossil fuel prices.
Sustainable Stories: Small Business Saves BIG with Solar Power
Переглядів 644 місяці тому
Results are starting to come in from participants of the Salt Lake Solar Powered Communities project! As the first participant to complete their solar installation, M&K Automotive saw their electricity bills drop from an average of $250 in the summer to just $10. Salt Lake Solar Powered Communities is a project led by Salt Lake City Sustainability with support from Utah Clean Energy to help bus...
Climate Innovation Center Retrofit: Practical Tips for Builders and Homeowners
Переглядів 346 місяців тому
Learn how your home or building can play a starring role in climate and clean air solutions while you earn big energy savings dividends over the long-term! Kevin Emerson, Utah Clean Energy's Director of Building Efficiency and Decarbonization highlights key steps and provide insights about how builders and homeowners can utilize zero energy design principles to inform your construction plans - ...
Unlocking Tax Incentives Your Key to Sustainable Living
Переглядів 168 місяців тому
Learn how businesses, non-profits, and local governments can utilize the newest tax incentives for sustainable living at its finest. From upgrading appliances and heating systems to transitioning to electric vehicles and installing rooftop solar panels, substantial federal tax credits are available now to businesses, municipalities, and tax-exempt entities seeking to minimize their emissions an...
Highs and Lows of the 2024 Utah Legislative Session with Josh Craft
Переглядів 429 місяців тому
Highs and Lows of the 2024 Utah Legislative Session with Josh Craft
The Journey to Zero Emissions: Utah Clean Energy's Top 5 Climate Wins of 2023
Переглядів 103Рік тому
The Journey to Zero Emissions: Utah Clean Energy's Top 5 Climate Wins of 2023
Climate Champion: Reverend Dr. Oscar T. Moses
Переглядів 15Рік тому
Climate Champion: Reverend Dr. Oscar T. Moses
Getting to Zero Emissions: Utah Clean Energy's Priorities
Переглядів 191Рік тому
Getting to Zero Emissions: Utah Clean Energy's Priorities
Step 1: Committing to Zero Energy & Bringing Together the Right Team
Переглядів 83Рік тому
Step 1: Committing to Zero Energy & Bringing Together the Right Team
Introducing the Climate Innovation Center
Переглядів 94Рік тому
Introducing the Climate Innovation Center
The IRA & Me: Virtual Brown Bag hosted by Utah Clean Energy
Переглядів 78Рік тому
The IRA & Me: Virtual Brown Bag hosted by Utah Clean Energy
Building Affordable Emission-Free Homes in Salt Lake City, Utah
Переглядів 152Рік тому
Building Affordable Emission-Free Homes in Salt Lake City, Utah
Climate Change and Migration: Utah's Opportunity to Lead
Переглядів 242 роки тому
Climate Change and Migration: Utah's Opportunity to Lead
Green Business Awards: Utah Clean Energy for Social Impact
Переглядів 622 роки тому
Green Business Awards: Utah Clean Energy for Social Impact
The Inflation Reduction Act: How New National Policy Can Help Utahns
Переглядів 2622 роки тому
The Inflation Reduction Act: How New National Policy Can Help Utahns