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https://www.gba.org/wp-content/uploads/electricity-grid-greenbuild-blog-paige-colao-1536x1024-1.jpg15361024We all know that using energy produces carbon emissions. But did you know when you use energy is almost as important in reducing carbon? This is the concept explored by “The Future of the Grid and its Impact on Buildings” presentation at Greenbuild 2021* (Richardson, et al. 2021).