News & Events
There’s always a lot happening at FGBC and in the world of green building. Here, we’ve assembled information that will keep you abreast of recent developments in our organization and throughout our industry. We hope you find the news links interesting and helpful, and the event calendar a timely resource to help keep you plugged into other opportunities where you can continue to enhance your knowledge on the subjects of green building and sustainability.
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Energy News
Virginia Regulator Mandates Data Centers Pay Direct Transmission Costs
[Aug 7, 2026] Regulators ruled that data centers must cover power infrastructure built exclusively for them, sparing residents and local businesses from subsidies.
Altitude Water Partners With Winged Solar Solutions
[Aug 5, 2026] The collaboration combines atmospheric water generation with modular solar platforms to support off-grid locations and disaster relief operations.
Investors Warned Of Utility Risks From AI Data Center Growth
[Aug 4, 2026] A new guide outlines how electric utilities can manage financial, environmental and grid risks caused by rapid data center expansion.
Environmental Protection News
Global Forest Fires Burn Double the Tree Cover Compared to Two Decades Ago
[Aug 10, 2026] Rising temperatures and human land use are driving a relentless surge in destructive forest blazes worldwide, according to a new analysis.
Virginia Regulator Mandates Data Centers Pay Direct Transmission Costs
[Aug 7, 2026] Regulators ruled that data centers must cover power infrastructure built exclusively for them, sparing residents and local businesses from subsidies.
Jim Lieskovan Named President of Nationwide Boiler
[Aug 7, 2026] Larry Day will remain chief executive officer through January 2027 to assist with the planned transition.
Top Technology
Millions of new solar system objects to be found and 'filmed in technicolor' -- studies predict
[Jun 4, 2025] Astronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.
Collaboration can unlock Australia's energy transition without sacrificing natural capital
[Jun 3, 2025] New research demonstrates that with collaboration between stakeholders, Australia can fully decarbonize its domestic and energy export economies by 2060 -- a feat requiring $6.2 trillion USD and around 110,000 square kilomters of land -- while avoiding harm to important areas for biodiversity outcomes, safeguarding agricultural activities, and respecting Indigenous land rights.
Guardrails, education urged to protect adolescent AI users
[Jun 3, 2025] The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a new report that calls on developers to prioritize features that protect young people from exploitation, manipulation and the erosion of real-world relationships.
Top Environment
Telehealth can improve care for cats with chronic health issues
[Jun 3, 2025] Researchers found telehealth visits can improve care for cats with feline arthritis.
Collaboration can unlock Australia's energy transition without sacrificing natural capital
[Jun 3, 2025] New research demonstrates that with collaboration between stakeholders, Australia can fully decarbonize its domestic and energy export economies by 2060 -- a feat requiring $6.2 trillion USD and around 110,000 square kilomters of land -- while avoiding harm to important areas for biodiversity outcomes, safeguarding agricultural activities, and respecting Indigenous land rights.
Eating an array of smaller fish could be nutrient-dense solution to overfishing
[Jun 3, 2025] To satisfy the seafood needs of billions of people, offering them access to a more biodiverse array of fish creates opportunities to mix-and-match species to obtain better nutrition from smaller portions of fish.