Today’s Solutions: December 03, 2024

New York State passes nation&#

New York State passes nation's first statewide ban on fossil fuel use in new construction

New York State recently approved groundbreaking legislation mandating all-electric new construction, making it the first state in the US to prohibit the use of fossil fuels in buildings. The All-Electric Building Act, which is scheduled to be signed into law soon by Governor Kathy Hochul, will Read More...

Washington skyline

Washington State passes all-electric heating mandate for new buildings

Washington passed a mandate requiring all newly constructed buildings to have all-electric heating, making it the first state in the US to do so.  The mandate restricting the use of natural gas in multifamily housing complexes and commercial buildings by requiring the installation of electric Read More...

California’s new energy code

California’s new energy codes push an all-electric housing future

As more cities embrace natural gas-free futures, the US’ most populous state is giving the concept of all-electric homes a big legislative push. California has approved new energy codes that will incentivize electric appliances and efficient heating and cooling systems. Approved by the Read More...

The world’s first all-electr

The world’s first all-electric tugboat to put to sea in 2023

According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), maritime transport emits around 940 million tonnes of CO2 annually and is responsible for about 2.5 percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As engineers are working to green up cargo ships with the help of low-carbon fuels, Read More...

Italian carmaker Fiat to trans

Italian carmaker Fiat to transition its fleet to all-electric starting 2025

With major automakers such as General Motors, Volkswagen, Jaguar, and Volvo pledging to shift their cars to all-electric over the next decade, there should be little doubt left that the electric vehicle revolution is in full swing. Now, Fiat is looking to make the same pledge, with the Italian Read More...

Honda unveils plans to only se

Honda unveils plans to only sell electric vehicles by 2040

Joining giant automakers like Volkswagen, Volvo, and Jaguar, Japanese car manufacturer Honda has announced its plans to electrify its fleet in the coming years. As part of its commitment to move away from fossil fuels and internal combustion engines, the company will aim to make 100 percent of its Read More...

Volvo joins the movement to go

Volvo joins the movement to go all-electric by 2030

The car industry has recognized the inevitability of an all-electric future for vehicles. With Jaguar and GM’s recent announcements about their combustion-engine-free futures, it seems like only a matter of time before every company is outpacing gas-powered production with EV models. The latest Read More...