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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the nation’s largest public power supplier, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to power at least two major federal facilities with 100% clean energy. The deal advances the Biden administration’s goal of powering all federal facilities with carbon-pollution-free electricity (CFE) by 2030. Oak…

When water and dirt hit your stone floors, it’s important to be vigilant in keeping them clean. With the winter approaching and messy weather drawing near, stone floors can take a beating if not properly protected and maintained. Knowing as much as you can about the material and its care means less labour, a cleaner…

When the days get shorter and it gets dark earlier, lighting becomes even more important for your facility. Lighting helps to provide safe passage for people getting to their cars, identify possible obstacles or hazards, and add to the aesthetic of your building. Staying on top of your outdoor lighting needs to be part of…

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has introduced mandatory CPD topics for its members. From January 2024, in addition to their existing CPD requirements, members must undertake and reflect on at least two CPD activities, one on sustainability and one on building safety. This change is to ensure CIBSE members stay up to…

Access control manufacturers discuss the technology’s potential benefits. Traditional security measures such as keys and passes can be fraught with potential issues such as losing them, copying or fraud. Access control technology has some advantages over these traditional formats. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities Today speaks with access control manufacturers about those advantages. What…

Global companies are paying more attention to nature and natural capital, with increasing numbers making commitments to take action or setting specific targets across a number of dimensions, including water, biodiversity, and chemicals and plastics. Carbon remains the primary focus of commitments, with about four in five companies in the Fortune Global 500 setting carbon-reduction…