TRUE Certification For Events

TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certification is a comprehensive waste reduction and zero waste certification program that has gained significant traction in recent years. While the program was initially designed for facilities, it has since expanded to include events, and this article will provide an overview of TRUE certification Read more

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An Overview of LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Certification: Points and Certification Level

LEED for Operations and Maintenance (O+M) is a rating system designed to help building owners and operators measure and improve the performance of their existing buildings. The system provides a framework for implementing sustainable practices in areas such as energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, and indoor air quality. LEED Read more

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Navigating LEED EB-(O+M): A Step-by-Step approach to comply Location and Transportation Prerequisite for Transportation Performance

Transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Sustainable building practices aim to reduce the environmental impact of transportation by encouraging the use of alternative modes of transportation. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system offers credits to buildings that are able to Read more

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Norwegian development finance institution Norfund has partnered with Fourth Partner Energy, to invest $125 million in a green energy platform

Norwegian development finance institution Norfund has partnered with TPG Fourth Partner Energy, a leading renewable energy company in India, to invest $125 million in a green energy platform. The investment is aimed at supporting the growth of India’s renewable energy sector and reducing the country’s dependence on fossil fuels. In Read more

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POwer trading through exchanges in India: Guidelines from CERC

Power trading through exchanges in India has become a significant tool for electricity procurement, and the trading volumes have grown significantly over the years. The introduction of various market segments such as day-ahead market, term-ahead market, real-time market, renewable energy certificates, and energy-saving certificates has enabled greater participation and better Read more

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Step by step method to comple the LEED EBOM credit compliance to Location and Transport Credit

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a widely recognized green building certification program that assesses the sustainability performance of buildings. One of the important credit categories for LEED certification is Location and Transportation. This credit category encourages projects to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation, Read more

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