Enfinity Global achieves Commercial Operation of First Project Under its 366 MW portfolio of PPAs with Microsoft

MILAN, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Enfinity Global announced today the commercial operation of the first project under its portfolio of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Microsoft in Italy.

The commercial operation of this first solar PV power plant, with a capacity of 33.8 MW AC, marks the beginning of a strategic relationship to support Microsoft’s sustainability goals through a reliable renewable energy supply.

This first PPA is part of a larger collaboration for up to 366 MW AC, which includes additional renewable energy projects already under construction in Italy.

Under the collaboration, Enfinity and Microsoft will also seek to make a positive impact by investing and creating jobs across various communities where our power plants are being built, including Lazio, Emilia-Romagna, and Basilicata.

Carlos Domenech, CEO of Enfinity Global: “We are delighted to provide solar energy electricity to a global technology leader like Microsoft. At Enfinity Global, our mission is to provide our global and local customers with reliable, value-added renewable energy solutions while we serve as a responsible member of the communities where we operate our power plants.”

Enfinity Global Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a leading U.S.-based renewable energy and sustainability services company founded in 2019. The company owns a 39.3 GW portfolio of renewable energy and storage projects, including operational, under-construction, and development assets, with an additional 37 GW under negotiation across the U.S. With offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and India, Enfinity aims to contribute to a low-carbon economy. Enfinity’s leadership team is one of the most experienced global teams in renewables and brings over $41 billion of financing experience in the renewable energy sector with over 26 GW of developed and acquired solar and wind assets.

Enfinity Global continues to lead the solar PPA market in Italy, having contracted 808 MW in the past two years with major corporate and industrial clients.

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Enfinity Global achieves Commercial Operation of First Project Under its 366 MW portfolio of PPAs with Microsoft

MILAN, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Enfinity Global announced today the commercial operation of the first project under its portfolio of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Microsoft in Italy.

The commercial operation of this first solar PV power plant, with a capacity of 33.8 MW AC, marks the beginning of a strategic relationship to support Microsoft’s sustainability goals through a reliable renewable energy supply.

This first PPA is part of a larger collaboration for up to 366 MW AC, which includes additional renewable energy projects already under construction in Italy.

Under the collaboration, Enfinity and Microsoft will also seek to make a positive impact by investing and creating jobs across various communities where our power plants are being built, including Lazio, Emilia-Romagna, and Basilicata.

Carlos Domenech, CEO of Enfinity Global: “We are delighted to provide solar energy electricity to a global technology leader like Microsoft. At Enfinity Global, our mission is to provide our global and local customers with reliable, value-added renewable energy solutions while we serve as a responsible member of the communities where we operate our power plants.”

Enfinity Global Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a leading U.S.-based renewable energy and sustainability services company founded in 2019. The company owns a 39.3 GW portfolio of renewable energy and storage projects, including operational, under-construction, and development assets, with an additional 37 GW under negotiation across the U.S. With offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and India, Enfinity aims to contribute to a low-carbon economy. Enfinity’s leadership team is one of the most experienced global teams in renewables and brings over $41 billion of financing experience in the renewable energy sector with over 26 GW of developed and acquired solar and wind assets.

Enfinity Global continues to lead the solar PPA market in Italy, having contracted 808 MW in the past two years with major corporate and industrial clients.

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CN Energy Group Inc. Announces Entry into Framework Agreement for Proposed Acquisition of Blessing Logistics Ltd.

LISHUI, China, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CN Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CNEY) (“CNEY” or the “Company”) today announced that, on January 25, 2026, it entered into a framework agreement (the “Framework Agreement”) with the shareholders of Blessing Logistics Ltd. (“Blessing Logistics”), an oil trading company incorporated in Alberta, Canada, regarding a potential acquisition transaction.

Pursuant to the Framework Agreement, the parties have agreed to negotiate in good faith toward a definitive share purchase agreement to which CNEY would acquire approximately 82% of the equity interests in Blessing Logistics, representing equity with voting rights, in consideration for the issuance of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares. The aggregate value of consideration is currently expected to be approximately US$2.0 million, based on assumptions to be agreed by the parties, and is subject to change based on, among other things, due diligence results, final valuation, market conditions, and the terms of the definitive agreement. If the parties do not enter into a definitive share purchase agreement within 60 days following the execution date of the Framework Agreement, either party may terminate the Framework Agreement upon written notice.

Founded in 2015, Blessing Logistics is an oil trading company registered with the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). According to information provided by Blessing Logistics, it holds a Canadian crude oil export license and is a qualified trader within the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) system. Blessing Logistics is primarily engaged in oil trading and the export of crude oil and bitumen in Canada.

The Company believes that if completed, this proposed transaction could represent an important step in CNEY’s expansion into the energy sector, and its business development in the North American market. In recent years, the Company has promoted its activated carbon products for use in oilfield-related applications, and through these commercial activities, the Company identified the value and potential underlying oilfield and related energy trading opportunities. If the proposed transaction is consummated, CNEY currently plans to use Blessing Logistics as a platform to pursue oil trading and related upstream investment opportunities. The completion of the proposed transaction is subject to, among other things, the negotiation and execution of a definitive acquisition agreement, the satisfactions of customary closing conditions, and applicable regulatory and corporate approvals. There can be no assurance that these conditions will be satisfied or that the proposed transaction will be completed.

Wenhua Liu, the interim CEO of CNEY, commented: “If the proposed transaction is completed, we believe it could represent an important step in CNEY’s global strategic expansion. Blessing Logistics’ comprehensive compliance structure, export licenses, and trading qualifications could provide a foundation for our entry into the energy market. If the transaction closes, we plan to leverage this platform to pursue opportunities in energy trading and upstream investment, with the objective of building long-term value for our shareholders.”

About CN Energy Group. Inc.

CN Energy Group. Inc. is currently listed on NASDAQ under the symbol “CNEY.” CNEY has pioneered and specialized in producing high-quality recyclable activated carbon from raw carbon materials, converting harmful wastes into invaluable wealth and delivering significant financial, economic, environmental and ecologic benefits. CNEY’s products and services have been widely used by food and beverage producers, industrial and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as environmental protection enterprises. CNEY also develops and provides customizable robotics products, automation tools, and related software solutions for small and medium-sized industrial, logistics, and service businesses in North America. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.cneny.com.

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Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among other things, statements regarding the proposed acquisition of Blessing Logistics Ltd., the ability of the parties to enter into a definitive agreement, the timing and likelihood of completing the proposed transaction, the issuance and value of any shares to be issued as consideration, and the Company’s expectations regarding its future business development. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and actual results may differ materially, including if the parties do not enter into definitive agreements, required approvals are not obtained, or the Company is unable to integrate the business or realize the anticipated benefits of the transaction.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them, except as required by law. Information on the Company’s website or social media is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

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atNorth Announces 30MW metro data center in Stockholm, Sweden

The new heat reuse enabled data center, located near to the company’s SWE01 site, will allow customers to deploy seamlessly connected clusters across both locations.

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — atNorth, the leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit datacenter provider, has announced its plans to build an additional data center in Stockholm bringing its total number of Nordic data centers to eleven.

The new data center, to be known as SWE02, will be a 30MW metro site built in close proximity to the company’s first state of the art Swedish data center, SWE01, that opened in March 2022. It will be enabled with heat reuse capabilities, allowing excess heat from the data center to be recovered and recycled for use within the local community, in collaboration with Stockholm Exergi.

“We are proud to collaborate with atNorth to recycle heat to meet a local need within Stockholm,” says Peter SivengÃ¥rd, Business Project Manager, at Stockholm Exergi. “By working together, we can ensure efficient use of our resources and contribute to our country’s circular economy.”

SWE02 will facilitate seamless cluster operations between atNorth’s two campuses in the area and will also offer separation of client workloads that bolster its redundancy and resilience credentials. The site is scheduled to go live in Q4 2027.

“We are delighted that atNorth has chosen the Kista area for an additional energy efficient data center campus that will contribute to the city’s climate efforts,” says Karin WanngÃ¥rd, Mayor of Stockholm. “The development and subsequent operational phase of this data center will bring employment opportunities for our community and further position Stockholm as a hub for digital infrastructure excellence.”

aNorth’s expansion in the region has facilitated a new electrical substation, that will be constructed by network company Ellevio and will improve the resilience of the electrical network infrastructure for the surrounding area.

“atNorth’s sustainable data center solutions mirror society’s growing need for data resources and the role of electrification to ensure responsible, fossil free operations. Ellevio are pleased to build and provide long-term grid connection and help the SWE02 campus deliver sustainable IT infrastructure for a modern society,” says Nils Rönnbäck, Director Connections Industry and Productions at Ellevio.

“The expansion of our presence in Stockholm is a clear reflection of the growing demand for responsible data center operators who can combine technical excellence with sustainable operations,” said Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson, CEO of atNorth. “As high-performance digital infrastructure becomes increasingly business critical, companies are seeking partners who prioritize energy efficiency, sustainable design, and long-term community impact – values that are deeply embedded in atNorth’s growth strategy.” 

The news follows atNorth’s recent announcements, including the expansion of two data center campuses in Iceland and the securing of land in SollefteÃ¥, Sweden for a future mega site. atNorth has also entered into a heat reuse agreement with Vesforbrænding, Denmark’s largest waste-to-energy company, to repurpose excess heat from its DEN01 data center campus, alongside the announcement of colocation partnerships with Nokia, Crusoe and 6G AI Sweden AB.

About atNorth

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company that offers cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services trusted by industry-leading organizations.  

With sustainability at its core, atNorth’s data centers run on renewable energy resources and support circular economy principles. All atNorth sites leverage innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations to provide long-term infrastructure and flexible colocation deployments.  

atNorth is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland and operates eight data centers in strategic locations across the Nordics, as well as a ninth under construction in Kouvola, Finland, a tenth site in Ølgod, Denmark and an eleventh campus in Stockholm, Sweden. The business has also secured land for a future mega site in the Sollefteå Municipality in Sweden. 

For more information, visit www.atNorth.com or follow atNorth on LinkedIn. 

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‘Pride This Way’ Vodcast Opens Doors to World’s Biggest Kiki

UK Pride Icon Soraya Maps Queer Joy & Resilience Way Beyond the Rainbow

LONDON, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pillars of Change Media officially announces the launch of Pride This Way, an immersive travel and culture podcast designed to be the definitive plus-one for global travellers. Hosted by UK Pride icon Soraya Vivian, Pride This Way is the first globe-trotting Pride vodcast-slash-podcast powered by years of Soraya’s VIP access. The show is committed to sharing both the glitter and the grit—documenting what Pride costs its community while serving club‑ready joy, backstage tea and unfiltered moments around the world.

New globetrotting LGBTQ podcast “Pride This Way” follows UK icon Soraya Vivian through worldwide queer joy and resilience.

From the pilot in Soraya’s hometown of Yorkshire to the 2026 season climax at Winter Pride in Maspalomas, Pride This Way captures the unique frequency of the LGBTQ+ movement. Produced in partnership with Jack Horlock of the UK agency Horlock House, Ltd, every episode feels like a fluid DJ set spun by an icon with main character energy who knows everyone—and mixes high‑octane joy with raw storytelling.

“We’re going a lot deeper than just parades with Pride This Way,” says Soraya. “You’ll meet the fam, the history, and the sheer strength that ties us together. Every episode doesn’t just throw you into the noise and colour—it shows you the heart underneath all that sparkle.”

The 2026 season of Pride This Way serves a fierce schedule of global broadcasts (subject to change):

  • United States: Miami Beach, Houston, Provincetown, Los Angeles, New York City, Orlando, Atlanta, and Las Vegas.
  • United Kingdom: London, Birmingham, York, Blackpool, Leeds, and Manchester.
  • Europe & Beyond: Geneva, Ibiza, Madrid, Berlin, Amsterdam, Reykjavik, and Maspalomas.

“I founded Horlock House to bring together brands, talent and festivals that actively support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community,” said Horlock. “We are committed to authenticity and driving positive awareness. This partnership allows us to scale our global advocacy, turning immersive storytelling into tangible support for all communities.”

“This show is a direct transmission from the heart of the global scene,” said Mandy Goldberg, Pride This Way producer who has previously worked with The Washington Post, MediaCom and The Economist. “We’re dedicated to opening doors to inclusive celebrations and enabling the kind of visibility that transforms how people see the world.”

ABOUT PILLARS OF CHANGE MEDIA
By integrating philanthropy into its core business model, POC turns audience engagement into essential resources for the communities and organizations at the heart of social movements. Discover more at PillarsOfChange.com.

ABOUT HORLOCK HOUSE
Led by cultural ambassador Jack Horlock, UK-based Horlock House builds powerful Pride partnerships that unite brands committed to authentic advocacy with LGBTQ+ artists and communities across Europe. Through collaborations with Coca‑Cola, Heineken, L’Oréal, BMW, Neutrogena, Unilever, and Jean Paul Gaultier, Horlock House connects brands to Pride events in meaningful ways that align purpose with profit. To learn more, visit HorlockHouse.com.

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Roma Embassy in The Hague officially established for diplomatic relations

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On Wednesday, 21 January 2026, the Embassy of the United Roma Tribes was formally established by notarial deed, with its seat in The Hague. The Embassy serves as a platform for cultural, social, economic and humanitarian cooperation within existing legal frameworks.

Four months after the Proclamation of Haarlem, representatives of the Roma have taken a further step in the development of the Sovereign Non-Territorial Roma State. During the first official gathering, the Proclamation of The Hague was signed.

The Embassy is organised as a foundation and focuses on promoting mutual understanding, countering stereotyping, and safeguarding Roma identity as intangible cultural heritage. The gathering took place at the residence of De Rode Olifant in The Hague, where board members and invited guests convened.

“For us, this concerns a symbolic state, always operating within the legal frameworks of the countries in which we live,” says initiator and treasurer Aleksandar Gavrilovic. The Embassy does not pursue political or territorial claims; its focus lies on dialogue and connection. “This includes education, culture, heritage protection and accurate representation.”

These principles are set out in the Proclamation of The Hague, which further defines the role and positioning of the Roma Embassy.

This commitment to positive representation is embodied by Esmeralda Hrustic, representing a new generation. As a young Roma woman and notary-in-training, she was elected chair of the Embassy by the Roma community. “For me, it is important to demonstrate that women and young people can and want to take on this role. With this Embassy, we are taking a step together that has not been taken before. I am proud to be able to contribute.”

From The Hague, work is underway to carefully develop and connect initiatives in other countries, with the Netherlands serving as a stable base for international coordination and cooperation. Gavrilovic adds: “The fact that this is possible here says something about the Netherlands; we feel supported in being able to develop this.”

Secretary Orhan Galjus echoes the positive atmosphere:

“I am truly happy that, at this gathering, there are also various Dutch entrepreneurs and supporters who have confidence in our Roma initiative. This is genuinely a historic moment in which we enter the world in a different way.”

The importance of a Roma Embassy is also underscored by external partners. Adriaan Kamphorst of Royal Joh. Enschedé — known for the production of high-security printed matter such as value documents and banknotes, and for its reputation for integrity and reliability — emphasised the importance of a recognisable and official point of contact for governments.

“We sincerely hope this will become a great success for all Roma tribes, and that they receive the recognition they deserve,” Kamphorst stated.

The coming period will focus on building diplomatic relations for the Roma Embassy, further strengthening partnerships within the Roma ecosystem, and progressing towards the introduction of digital and physical Roma-ship. Through Roma-ship, individuals are given the opportunity to visibly and administratively affirm their cultural affiliation and heritage. In a subsequent proof of concept, attention will be directed towards supporting stateless persons and individuals whose status is incomplete or incorrectly recorded within national administrative systems in countries where Roma live as a diaspora.

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Infosys and Tennis Australia Bring AI-First Experiences and Accessibility to Australian Open 2026

  • Enhancing fan engagement with insights, accessibility, and responsible innovation
  • Showcasing Rally, an interactive AI mascot, and MatchFeel, a tactile experience for visually impaired audiences

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY) , a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today unveiled its latest innovations for Australian Open (AO) 2026, powered by its generative and agentic AI suite, Infosys Topazâ„¢. Building on an eight-year partnership with Tennis Australia, these advancements aim to redefine fan engagement, empower players and coaches, and push the boundaries of digital accessibility in tennis. Together, Infosys and Tennis Australia seek to broaden access to the sport, elevate both on-ground and digital experiences, and showcase responsible AI innovation at scale.

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New Innovations for AO 2026

  • MatchFeel: Experiencing Tennis Through Touch

MatchFeel is a breakthrough accessibility experience enabling blind and visually impaired fans to follow live tennis through touch. Using real-time ball and match data, MatchFeel converts on-court action into tactile and haptic feedback on a physical court surface. A magnetic ring traces the ball’s movement across engraved court lines, while vibration patterns indicate speed and direction, allowing fans to feel rallies as they unfold, complemented by synced live commentary. At AO 2026, it will run as a pilot innovation for a select user group.

  • Rally: The Interactive AI Mascot

At the Infosys Fan Zone, visitors can meet Rally – a humanoid robot powered by generative AI and designed for safe, tennis-first interactions. Rally taps into live AO 2026 scores to engage fans through unique experiences like Serve Me a Fortune, offering playful tennis-themed predictions; Selfie Mode, where fans can capture memorable photos with Rally; and Ask Rally, an interactive chat for match insights and predictions powered by the Infosys Win Predictor. Operating under strict Responsible AI guardrails, Rally ensures tennis-only content, controlled movements, and fully governed systems for a secure and enjoyable fan experience.

  • Keys to the Match: AI That Explains the Game

Keys to the Match is an AI-powered feature that gives fans three simple insights per player before every AO match, making it easy to follow key tactics and storylines. It uses rankings, head-to-head stats, win probabilities, and strengths to turn complex data into clear cues like serve dominance, rally strategy, or clutch performance.

Enhancements to Existing AO Technology Experiences

  • Gen AI Stadium: An immersive experience allowing fans to design custom virtual tennis courts using speech-to-image generative AI instantaneously and play tennis in VR.
  • Infosys Match Centre: Offers a suite of AI-powered experiences, including AI Commentary, which delivers real-time, context-aware narratives.
  • AI Shot of the Day: Generates highlight videos to support media coverage, while AI-powered video analytics provides players and coaches with advanced insights to analyze the game.

The Infosys Fan Zone at Melbourne Park remains climate active, with a fully offset carbon footprint and recyclable structures. In addition, Infosys and Tennis Australia will host the Future Leaders Program powered by Infosys Springboard at the Infosys Fan Zone, bringing together Year 9-11 students from metropolitan and regional communities for a day of learning and innovation. Through this program, students will experience how technology powers a global sporting event, build digital skills, and gain exposure to leadership, inclusion, technology, and generative AI experiences at the Australian Open.

Andrew Groth, Executive Vice President, Asia Pacific, Infosys, said, “Our partnership with Tennis Australia continues to set a global benchmark for how AI can elevate sport. Sports should be for everyone and at AO 2026, we are bringing together responsible AI and human-centered design to create new ways for people to feel, understand and enjoy tennis. From a tactile court for visually impaired fans to an AI mascot for fans, Infosys Topaz is making the experience more accessible, insightful and immersive. These innovations demonstrate the broader potential of responsible AI to unlock new opportunities, drive stronger outcomes and accelerate digital transformation.”

Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia and Australian Open Tournament Director, said, “Infosys continues to help us elevate the Australian Open through technology that enriches the experience. At AO 2026, new accessibility initiatives and AI capabilities show how digital innovation can make the tournament more inclusive, informed, and engaging. Technology is an amplifier that heightens emotions, stories and gives a sense of connection. We’re excited to welcome innovations that help more people feel part of this great event.”

Follow all the action from the tournament on AusOpen.com and discover more about the partnership at Infosys.com/AusOpen.

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 330,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in 63 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.

Visit https://www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.

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Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) Names the 2026 Annual Building Excellence Award Winners

Trade association recognises standout residential and light commercial projects that use SIP construction to deliver a superior building envelope

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) announced the winners of the 2026 Building Excellence Awards at its annual meeting in Tempe, Arizona, January 26th – 28th. The trade association’s offsite construction award program recognizes outstanding residential and light commercial projects that exhibit the energy efficient performance, design flexibility and resiliency associated with structural insulated panels (SIPs). To meet today’s increasingly tough building and energy codes in all climate zones, a growing number of industry professionals are choosing SIPs to deliver a nearly impermeable building envelope that prioritizes the comfort, health and safety of the homeowner or future building occupant.

The Building Excellence Awards gives SIP builders, designers and manufacturers an opportunity to showcase projects completed the year prior. To be eligible for an award, SIPs must be used on at least 50 percent of the building envelope, determined by square footage of the exterior walls and roof. This year, the Building Excellence Award judges evaluated each project for its creative use of SIP construction, its overall design and structural engineering innovation, its energy efficiency (quantified by its HERS® Index score and other data), and its commitment to environmental sustainability.

The 2026 Building Excellence Award winners are as follows:

Affordable Housing
Winner: Affordable Senior SIP Apartments in Las Vegas, NV
Runner Up: Affordable SIP Duplex in Gypsum, CO

Agricultural
Winner: SIP Barn in Yamhill, OR
Runner Up: SIP Gathering Barn in Blair, NE

Commercial Over 10K Sq. Ft.
Winner: SIP Airport Terminal in West Yellowstone, MT
Runner Up: SIP Restaurant and Arcade in Queen Creek, AZ

Commercial Under 10K Sq. Ft.
Winner: SIP Rest Area Roof in Frisco, CO
Runner Up: SIP Car Barn in Romulus, NY

Multifamily
Winner: Duplex SIP House in Ridgeway, CO

Renovations
Winner: SIP Building Transformation in Apple Valley, MN
Runner Up: Revamped SIP Synagogue in Sag Harbor, NY

Homes Over 3K Sq. Ft.
Winner: SIP Rustic House in Rapid City, SD
Runner Up: SIP Desert House in Phoenix, AZ
HP Winner: Solar Panel SIP House in East Hampton, NY
HP Runner Up: SIP Hangar and Lodge in Condon, MT

Homes Under 3K Sq. Ft.
Winner: SIP Studio & Office in Lewiston, ID
Runner Up: SIP Custom House in Florence, MT
HP Winner: Energy-Efficient SIP Lake Cabin in Mercer, WI
HP Runner Up: High Performance SIP Family Cabin in Biwabik. MN

Homes Under 900 Sq. Ft.
Winner: SIP ADU Cottage in Antioch, CA

Overall Residential Winner
Solar Panel SIP House in East Hampton, NY 

Overall Commercial Winner
SIP Airport Terminal in West Yellowstone, MT

To discover more SIP structures, visit the SIP Project Library, which includes more than 800 projects compiled from more than two decades of past Building Excellence Award entries.

SIPA is the leading source for structural insulated panel news, training materials and free resources for the construction industry. Visit our Builders or Design Professional pages to prepare for a building legacy of the highest standard.

The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) is a 501c6 non-profit association founded in 1990 dedicated to increasing the use and acceptance of structural insulated panels (SIPs) for sustainable building. We provide an industry forum for promotion, communication, education, quality assurance, and technical and marketing research. SIPs are a high-performance, panelized building system that offers superior thermal performance, air tightness, and durability for energy-efficient, healthy, resilient homes and commercial buildings.

Innovative builders and design professionals seeking to reduce energy use and minimize the carbon footprint of their buildings utilize SIPs as a cost-effective solution for exterior wall and roof systems that also cuts down on framing time, significantly reduces construction waste, and ensures greater jobsite quality control through off-site fabrication. SIPs are an enabling technology to meet the Architecture 2030 Challenge for net-zero, carbon neutral buildings today. Learn more at www.sips.org.

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Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) Names the 2026 Annual Building Excellence Award Winners

Trade association recognises standout residential and light commercial projects that use SIP construction to deliver a superior building envelope

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) announced the winners of the 2026 Building Excellence Awards at its annual meeting in Tempe, Arizona, January 26th – 28th. The trade association’s offsite construction award program recognizes outstanding residential and light commercial projects that exhibit the energy efficient performance, design flexibility and resiliency associated with structural insulated panels (SIPs). To meet today’s increasingly tough building and energy codes in all climate zones, a growing number of industry professionals are choosing SIPs to deliver a nearly impermeable building envelope that prioritizes the comfort, health and safety of the homeowner or future building occupant.

The Building Excellence Awards gives SIP builders, designers and manufacturers an opportunity to showcase projects completed the year prior. To be eligible for an award, SIPs must be used on at least 50 percent of the building envelope, determined by square footage of the exterior walls and roof. This year, the Building Excellence Award judges evaluated each project for its creative use of SIP construction, its overall design and structural engineering innovation, its energy efficiency (quantified by its HERS® Index score and other data), and its commitment to environmental sustainability.

The 2026 Building Excellence Award winners are as follows:

Affordable Housing
Winner: Affordable Senior SIP Apartments in Las Vegas, NV
Runner Up: Affordable SIP Duplex in Gypsum, CO

Agricultural
Winner: SIP Barn in Yamhill, OR
Runner Up: SIP Gathering Barn in Blair, NE

Commercial Over 10K Sq. Ft.
Winner: SIP Airport Terminal in West Yellowstone, MT
Runner Up: SIP Restaurant and Arcade in Queen Creek, AZ

Commercial Under 10K Sq. Ft.
Winner: SIP Rest Area Roof in Frisco, CO
Runner Up: SIP Car Barn in Romulus, NY

Multifamily
Winner: Duplex SIP House in Ridgeway, CO

Renovations
Winner: SIP Building Transformation in Apple Valley, MN
Runner Up: Revamped SIP Synagogue in Sag Harbor, NY

Homes Over 3K Sq. Ft.
Winner: SIP Rustic House in Rapid City, SD
Runner Up: SIP Desert House in Phoenix, AZ
HP Winner: Solar Panel SIP House in East Hampton, NY
HP Runner Up: SIP Hangar and Lodge in Condon, MT

Homes Under 3K Sq. Ft.
Winner: SIP Studio & Office in Lewiston, ID
Runner Up: SIP Custom House in Florence, MT
HP Winner: Energy-Efficient SIP Lake Cabin in Mercer, WI
HP Runner Up: High Performance SIP Family Cabin in Biwabik. MN

Homes Under 900 Sq. Ft.
Winner: SIP ADU Cottage in Antioch, CA

Overall Residential Winner
Solar Panel SIP House in East Hampton, NY 

Overall Commercial Winner
SIP Airport Terminal in West Yellowstone, MT

To discover more SIP structures, visit the SIP Project Library, which includes more than 800 projects compiled from more than two decades of past Building Excellence Award entries.

SIPA is the leading source for structural insulated panel news, training materials and free resources for the construction industry. Visit our Builders or Design Professional pages to prepare for a building legacy of the highest standard.

The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) is a 501c6 non-profit association founded in 1990 dedicated to increasing the use and acceptance of structural insulated panels (SIPs) for sustainable building. We provide an industry forum for promotion, communication, education, quality assurance, and technical and marketing research. SIPs are a high-performance, panelized building system that offers superior thermal performance, air tightness, and durability for energy-efficient, healthy, resilient homes and commercial buildings.

Innovative builders and design professionals seeking to reduce energy use and minimize the carbon footprint of their buildings utilize SIPs as a cost-effective solution for exterior wall and roof systems that also cuts down on framing time, significantly reduces construction waste, and ensures greater jobsite quality control through off-site fabrication. SIPs are an enabling technology to meet the Architecture 2030 Challenge for net-zero, carbon neutral buildings today. Learn more at www.sips.org.

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SMMT – Tough year for UK automotive output but Industrial Strategy now key to recovery

UK CAR AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURING (data for December and FY 2025)

Hi-res charts available via Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8pskgvu0pspx9u6ueezx7/ADFoByA30j35QgD6fuNPlXE?rlkey=4yq5xdkri6rdzppkgh1eqlmte&st=o1ruv9dj&dl=0 

  • Vehicle production down -15.5% in 2025 as 764,715 cars and commercial vehicles leave factories.
  • Car output falls -8.0% while CV volumes decline -62.3% as industry restructures amid cyber incident and tariff uncertainties.
  • December car growth signals optimism for 2026, driven by new EV models entering production, with opportunity to produce one million vehicles by 2027 if conditions are right.
  • Sector calls for government to deliver Industrial and Trade Strategies, to improve manufacturing competitiveness and unlock growth potential.

LONDON, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UK vehicle production fell -15.5% in 2025, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Factories turned out a total of 764,715 units – 717,371 cars and 47,344 commercial vehicles, with output falling by -8.0% and -62.3% respectively.1 Volumes were constrained by a number of factors, including a cyber incident stopping production at Britain’s biggest automotive employer; new tariffs on trade across the Atlantic; the consolidation of two CV plants into one; and ongoing restructuring as plants shift to a decarbonised future.

December saw van, truck, bus and coach volumes decline for a ninth consecutive month, falling -67.7% to 2,281 units, but car production showed signs of recovery, rising 17.7% to 53,003 units and ending four months of decline. Over the year, car production for the UK market fell by -8.2% to 161,545 units while exports declined -7.9% to 555,826 units, accounting for 77.5% of output.

Europe received the majority (56.7%) of vehicles exported, followed by the US (15.0%) and China (6.3%). Exports to each were down, by -3.3%, -18.3% and -12.5% respectively – with shipments to the US impacted by tariff uncertainty earlier in 2025. Turkey and Japan rounded off the UK’s top five global export markets, followed by Canada, Australia, South Korea, Switzerland and UAE.

Production of battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid (HEV) cars rose by 8.3% to a combined 298,813 units – a record 41.7% share of output. With the start of next generation volume electric car production in Sunderland, and the planned launch of seven new EV models across the UK, output is expected to grow in 2026.

The latest independent production outlook expects overall UK car production to return to growth with output set to rise by more than 10% to some 790,000 units in 2026. Overall light vehicle production is anticipated to reach 824,000 units – with the potential to reach one million units by 2027 provided new model launches stay on track and the right conditions are set.2

Significant public and private investment has already been committed to the UK’s EV transition –with government’s £4 billion DRIVE35 programme launched as part of its Modern Industrial Strategy. Achieving the Strategy’s ambition of UK automotive production reaching over 1.3 million per year by 2035 now depends on the delivery of the commitments set out in the Strategy.

These include measures to drive down the UK’s stubbornly high cost of energy, ensuring the whole sector is eligible for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, support for the UK supply chain, and the creation of a strong and sustainable domestic market. Given that manufacturers – and therefore suppliers – build close to where they sell, the importance of a healthy new vehicle market cannot be overstated.

A forward-looking trade agenda that deepens existing relationships and builds new ones is also fundamental to what is an export-led industry. Europe remains the UK’s biggest automotive export market and the biggest source of imported vehicles and components, so tariff-free trade and market access must be assured, despite a looming change to Rules of Origin requirements agreed under the Brexit deal and increasingly protectionist ‘Made in Europe’ proposals coming from the European Commission.

Furthermore, given the crucial role of US exports – especially to small volume, high value manufacturers – further uncertainty in cross-Atlantic trade has to be avoided while the benefits arising from new deals with South Korea and India must be realised. Above all, the UK must continue to promote the sector’s expertise and capability vigorously to a global audience.

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “2025 was the toughest year in a generation for UK vehicle manufacturing. Structural changes, new trade barriers, and a cyber attack that stopped production at one of the UK’s most important manufacturers combined to constrain output, but the outlook for 2026 is one of recovery. The launch of a raft of new, increasingly electric, models and an improving economic outlook in key markets augur well. The key to long term growth, however, is the creation of the right competitive conditions for investment; reduced energy costs; the avoidance of new trade barriers; and a healthy, sustainable domestic market. Government has set out how it will back the sector with its Industrial and Trade strategies, and 2026 must be a year of delivery.”

Notes to editors
1 – ‘Commercial vehicle’ covers vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches.
2 – Based on independent production outlook produced by AutoAnalysis in November – cars and light vans only.

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