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It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the launch of the $3 billion Clean Ports Program to fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a final rule to reduce carbon pollution emitted by most large airplanes flying in U.S. airspace.

It’s gearing up to be another banner year for energy codes across the U.S. The Institute for Market Transformation's (IMT) Cherylyn Kelley covers recent developments and where energy codes may go next.

The Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City is a Federal Aviation Administration facility that hosts over 6,300 employees with an annual operating budget of over $1 billion — and the first U.S. Department of Transportation facility to officially establish an energy management system and become 50001 Ready under the U.S. Department of Energy's program to promote sustained energy and GHG savings. Read this case study from Better Buildings for key takeaways from the program's success.

The deadline for applications for energy customers to attend Net Zero Forum Spring has been extended to Friday, February 2. A limited number of grants are still available to cover all travel, accommodations, and conference costs for qualified energy customers, providing full access to the forum’s pre-scheduled supplier meetings, educational sessions, and networking events.

Real estate actors, certifiers, advocates, and policymakers are increasingly using the term “net zero emissions building.” But, what precisely makes a building net zero emissions? As the U.S. Department of Energy looks for input, this column from IMT (Institute for Market Transformation) explores what you need to know about the proposed definition - and what is missing.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) released draft guidance for state entities to inform the investments and benefits reporting on compliance with the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Transport Canada and Railway Association of Canada members joined a partnership to work together to advance low-carbon fuel use and move more goods and people by rail where possible.