Grant seeks to recruit Appalachian manufacturers for clean energy economy

Grant seeks to recruit Appalachian manufacturers for clean energy economy

  As federal incentives spur a wave of new domestic clean energy manufacturing, economic boosters in Ohio and neighboring states see an opportunity to “Make it in Appalachia.” A virtual summit this month will serve as part of public kickoff efforts to identify and support small and medium manufacturers in the region so they can…

The role of plumbing and heating in successful retrofit and renovation

The role of plumbing and heating in successful retrofit and renovation

There are more than 30 million homes in the UK and, together, they are responsible for around a fifth of all the country’s emissions, with the majority – around three quarters –generated by home heating. This makes the decarbonisation of homes key to overarching ambitions of achieving net-zero by 2050. In practice, this places installers…

Disinfecting Against Tough-to-Kill Pathogens

Disinfecting Against Tough-to-Kill Pathogens

  Some pathogens just do not want to die – Clostridioides difficile and Klebsiella pneumoniae are two such hardy pathogens. It takes specific cleaning and disinfecting chemicals to wipe these kinds of germs out. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities Today speaks with disinfectant manufacturers about what chemicals should be used to kill off tough…

Today’s good to great: Next-generation operational excellence

Today’s good to great: Next-generation operational excellence

Any business that’s still standing after years of disruption has good reason to feel a sense of achievement. Only by learning, adapting, and getting really good at things that didn’t exist five years ago—such as the collaboration technologies and hybrid workplaces that have spread almost everywhere—could a company survive. There’s no stopping now. Not with macroeconomic…

What you need to know to access the $14 billion from the EPA’s National Clean Investment Fund

The National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) — often referred to as the national green bank — has $14 billion available for clean energy projects across the country. Before local projects can access that money, the EPA will select two or three nonprofit organizations from a pool of applicants to manage the distribution of funds. Here’s…