Summer heat has hit hard in many parts of the United States, making modern conveniences like electricity essential in our daily lives. In North America, nearly 400 million people depend on electricity each day. As demand increases, supply shortages become a challenge across the United States and beyond. A ... READ MORE >
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Electric vehicle infrastructure creates opportunities for real estate
The adoption of electric vehicles has grown tremendously over the past year and a half. The trend will accelerate as consumer demand, which is being fueled by higher gasoline prices, tax incentives, funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, and the increased desire for environmental sustainability, ... READ MORE >
3 things to know in energy: Sustainable financing, emissions goals, Exxon’s carbon storage project
Biweekly, we highlight three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. Efforts around environmental, social and governance issues are a major theme in this week’s roundup. Here’s the latest. 1. The rise of ESG and sustainable financing Financial institutions are facing ... READ MORE >
How ESG is affecting the real estate and construction industries
As public pressure builds for industries to adhere to environmental, social and governance standards, the real estate and construction industries are no exception. The European Union, for example, has passed many regulations that require proper ESG planning and disclosures for real estate ... READ MORE >