New Buildings Institute Introduces a Building Decarbonization Model Code

Brian McCowan, Zondits staff, 11/9/2022 Expanding its focus on advanced building energy codes, New Buildings Institute (NBI) has announced the release of a new model code with a focus on decarbonizing the U.S. residential and commercial building stocks. Model codes are intended to be used as templates for developing and adopting new building codes. Advanced … Read more

“Convince Me” Series: Hope at the Nexus of Climate Action

Nick Brod, DNV, 9/14/2022 Here at DNV, we have a unique understanding of the energy transition, which is of strategic importance to us as well as our customers. It is our fervent belief that the energy industry can and must take the lead in driving the energy transition. We discussed the hurdles with a diverse group … Read more

Exxon Mobil CEO Recommends a Cautious Approach for the Transition to Renewable Energy

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Brian McCowan, Zondits staff, 7/25/2022 Global climate change and inflation are currently front and center topics of concern. While many urge aggressive action to speed the transition to clean renewable energy, Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods suggests a more cautious approach. In a wide-ranging video interview with CNBC, Woods ties the energy transition to the … Read more

Weather Report

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Mark D’Antonio, Zondits staff, 4/14/2022 There is enormous focus in the news on climate change these days and it has become a frequent occurrence to hear of extreme weather affecting some part of the world. Two articles caught the attention of Zondits recently that emphasize the imperative to implement decarbonization measures globally to positively impact … Read more

COP26 Agreements Include Limited Progress

Brian McCowan, Zondits Staff, 2/9/2022. In late 2021, 197 nations met to discuss climate change issues, assess progress, and set international goals. Commonly known as COP26, the 2021 Conference of Parties has been viewed as a qualified success by many, but also as an event that focused attention on the enormity of the challenges ahead. … Read more

Green New Deal to Decarbonize the City of Ithaca

Mark D’Antonio, DNV, 1/7/2022 Ithaca is taking action! The City, located in central New York, adopted the Ithaca Green New Deal in 2019 to address climate change, economic inequality, and racial injustice. According to the City’s website, the Green New Deal’s primary goals are to achieve carbon-neutrality by 2030 and to provide community-wide benefits that … Read more

“Convince Me” Series: Power Up Your Midstream Program to Fuel Electrification and Decarbonization

Shubhum Sidhar, DNV, 12/23/2021 Here at DNV, we have a unique understanding of the energy transition, which is of strategic importance to us as well as our customers. It is our fervent belief that the energy industry can and must take the lead in driving the energy transition. We discussed the hurdles with a diverse group … Read more

“Convince Me” Series: The Future of Electrification Depends Upon Grid Transformation

Lisa Harmon, DNV, 12/8/2021 Here at DNV, we have a unique understanding of the energy transition, which is of strategic importance to us as well as our customers. It is our fervent belief that the energy industry can and must take the lead in driving the energy transition. We discussed the hurdles with a diverse group … Read more

“Convince Me” Series: Three Clean Energy Challenges We Must Solve

Nick Brod, DNV, 11/23/2021 Here at DNV, we have a unique understanding of the energy transition, which is of strategic importance to us as well as our customers. It is our fervent belief that the energy industry can and must take the lead in driving the energy transition. I discussed the hurdles with a diverse group … Read more

“Convince Me” Series: Decarbonization Demands Decoupling the Utility Business Model

Steve Baab, DNV, 10/21/2021 Here at DNV, we have a unique understanding of the energy transition, which is of strategic importance to us as well as our customers. It is our fervent belief that the energy industry can and must take the lead in driving the energy transition. We discussed the hurdles with a diverse group … Read more