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Energy for Buildings

One-third of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from construction and operation of residential and commercial buildings. GHG emissions in buildings come mainly from the consumption of energy for heating, cooling, lighting, and operating various appliances, as well as from maintenance, construction, and materials (embodied carbon).

Decarbonizing buildings is crucial in the efforts to mitigate climate change and achieve sustainable...

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Material Type:: Online Course Module
Date Added to MERLOT:: September 30, 2024
Date Modified in MERLOT:: September 30, 2024
Author:: Precourt Institute for Energy, Stanford University
Submitter:: Cathy Swift

Primary Audience:: College Lower Division, College Upper Division
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Language:: English
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