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  • Blackhorn Ventures’ $150M Fund Targets Clean Tech Revolution

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Denver-headquartered Blackhorn Ventures is backing early-stage clean tech companies with a focus on industrial resource efficiency, seeing a $1.7 trillion opportunity as economies transition to a low-carbon future. With its second Industrial Impact Fund, Blackhorn aims to accelerate the commercialization and scaling of ventures addressing industrial AI, …

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  • NYC to Enforce Carbon Emission Penalties for Commercial Property Owners Under Local Law 97

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is set to enforce some of the nation’s first penalties against commercial property owners failing to reduce carbon emissions as mandated by New York City’s Local Law 97. Speaking at Bisnow’s National Sustainability Conference, Department of Buildings Chief Sustainability Officer Gina Bocra warned property owners to initia…

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  • The Strength in Showing Weakness

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. The more senior someone is, the easier it is to forget they are a human being.  It is no great secret that people in positions of authority often get short thrift when it comes to being treated like, well, a person. From chief executives and major players in the business world through to doctors – the latter of whom are often attributed with, and expected t…

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  • MIT-backed fund aims to tackle the toughest climate challenges

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  The Engine Ventures has raised $400 million to bridge the funding gap for “tough tech” companies, especially those focused on decarbonizing heavy industries. Heavy industries, such as steel, cement, and chemicals, contribute over a fifth of global carbon dioxide emissions annually, yet receive minimal climate-focused investment due to the high risk and c…

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  • Buildout Announces Helen Calvin as CEO, Marking a New Era of Growth and Innovation

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Buildout, a leading software solution for commercial real estate professionals, has announced the appointment of Helen Calvin as CEO, effective immediately. Calvin succeeds co-founders and co-CEOs Jason Tillery and Kris Krisco, who will transition to advisory roles. Calvin, previously the chief revenue officer, brings extensive experience and leadership …

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  • Even in cities with high EV adoption, “charging deserts” still exist

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  A new digital mapping tool reveals a significant need for public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in various parts of the Los Angeles metro area, highlighting several “charging deserts” despite the city’s reputation for high EV adoption. Key areas with high need include Inglewood, Redondo Beach, Long Beach, and Fullerton. This is concerning becaus…

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  • R-Zero’s Short-Term Sensor Lease Program Empowers Businesses to Quickly Optimize Real Estate Portfolios

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  R-Zero has introduced a short-term sensor lease program to help organizations quickly optimize their real estate portfolios. The program offers 3-month leases for battery-powered workplace occupancy sensors, allowing organizations to gain immediate insights into space utilization. These sensors provide continuous, accurate data that can inform strategic …

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  • The World’s Leading Developers Discover Timber Buildings Surpass Steel and Concrete

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Mass timber buildings are becoming increasingly popular among major real estate developers, who find them leasing faster and commanding higher rents compared to traditional steel and concrete structures. At the National Association of Real Estate Editors conference in Austin, directors from Hines and Howard Hughes Holdings highlighted the advantages of m…

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  • This NYC high-rise is reducing fossil fuel use with heat pumps and waste heat recovery

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  A cutting-edge, state-backed project at 345 Hudson Street in NYC is setting a new standard for building decarbonization. This 17-story Art Deco office building is undergoing a major retrofit to replace its fossil-gas boiler with efficient electric heat pumps. These pumps, which serve as both heaters and air conditioners, are part of a system designed to …

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  • Data Center Developers Renew Trust in Small Nuclear Reactors Following Confidence Crisis

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Data centers are revisiting small nuclear reactors as a solution to their power challenges. Known as microreactors, these units produce up to 300 MW, akin to power plants on Navy submarines. Initial excitement turned to skepticism last year when a pioneering U.S. project collapsed due to rising costs. However, the industry is regaining interest, with maj…

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