A number of organizations have noted one of the primary challenges of implementing energy efficiency programs for Vietnam's building sector is the lack of technical skills regarding energy efficiency and lack of knowledge of systematic energy management in enterprises and large buildings. The International Partnership on Mitigation and MRV, United Nations Environment Programme, and others have […]
It is the College’s commitment to ensure that environmental stewardship becomes a major part in every child’s education. Gifts make a difference in enhancing our campuses and educating our community on the responsibility they have to conserve and protect the environment. (Source: UWCSEA) Sustainability is at the heart of UWCSEA’s philosophy on education. From the facilities […]
The Standard The National Carbon Offset Standard sets requirements for becoming carbon neutral. These are based on a rigorous and transparent framework, supported by international standards and tailored to the Australian context. Meeting the requirements of the Standard is essential for certification under the Carbon Neutral Program. The Standard: sets minimum requirements for calculating, auditing […]
No public transport system currently exists in Balikpapan. Young people, the elderly and women are particularly inconvenienced by this, relying on others for their transportation needs. Balikpapan is now implementing the Monorail and Tram Project to meet the demands of the 700,000 inhabitants. The monorail and tram will pass through the most densely populated districts […]
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) plans to install the advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) or smart meters in 8.3 million households across the country by 2021. Malaysia’s largest utility company will roll out the first phase of its AMI implementation to customers in Malacca at the end of this year [2016] before expanding it in phases. The […]
Village Centre in Brewer, Maine is a 48-unit affordable housing project designed to be one of the largest passive house developments in the country. Located on a former brownfield site previously occupied by the State Street School, the three-story complex is participating in the pilot program to help define climate-specific passive house standards for the […]
To support investors in and owners of "green building" real estate property that evinces environmental and social awareness, the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) introduced GB certification in April 2011. DBJ developed a simple and practical scoring model designed to meet the practical needs of the owners and other stakeholders of the buildings. This easily […]
“Washington State University has joined with six private and public partners on a formal agreement to develop Spokane’s University District into a smart city living laboratory. ‘We’re excited to be part of this group that is leading smart city innovations for healthier people, safer neighborhoods, smarter infrastructure and a more sustainable environment,’ said Kim Zentz, […]
Background Anyang city, located 25km south of Seoul in the Republic of Korea is developing international recognition on its smart city project that has been implemented incrementally since 2003. Anyang’s smart city initiative began with the bus information system to enhance citizen’s convenience at first, and has been expanding its domain into intelligent transport system […]
Introduction video of the BCA Back to School Programme FACTSHEET on the BCA Back to School Programme Strategy The Back to School Programme is a meaningful platform to further the green movement by getting alumni of schools to do their part for their alma mater. These students would help the school attain BCA Green Mark […]
