Month: March 2026

The new entity combines BamCore’s patented framing systems with decentralized fabrication for high-speed, low-labor, low-carbon residential construction across North America

HINES, Ore., March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PrimeTech announced today its launch as the strategic successor to BamCore. Formed to acquire and commercialize the patented and award-winning PrimeWall framing technology, PrimeTech enters the market with a sharpened focus on scalability, partnering with Lewis and Clark Industrial (LCI) to deploy AI-Driven, automated fabrication lines designed to address the construction industry’s twin challenges of labor shortages and construction cycle time.

Using the PrimeWall^™ technology, PrimeTech will implement an outsourced distributed fabrication strategy that leverages compact, highly automated CNC lines with printed-on-panel mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and insulation (MEPI) installation instructions. Today, 98% of all walls are still fabricated on-site by hand. These distributed off-site wall fabrication lines can be operated alongside the more than 2,200 off-site truss manufacturing lines in the US and Canada, where over 65% of roof trusses are already fabricated off-site. This localized production strategy integrates seamlessly into existing supply chains, reducing logistical complexity and enabling rapid adoption.

Scaling to Solve Labor Constraints
“Earlier versions of the PrimeWall proved that low-carbon, panelized framing can radically reduce skilled labor, accelerate construction schedules, and deliver superior thermal and acoustic performance,” said Hal Hinkle, CEO of PrimeTech. “With PrimeTech, we are taking that disruptive value proposition and solving the logistics of distributed off-site fabrication while further compressing cycle time for builders. By developing new AI-Driven design-for-manufacturing digital workflows with a distributed manufacturing footprint, we can make this technology accessible to high-demand markets across the U.S. and Canada.”

Central in this expansion is LCI, the long-time machinery and engineering collaborator in the development of the PrimeWall. LCI will operate the first two fabrication centers and provide the advanced machinery required to realize PrimeTech’s decentralized vision.

“LCI has spent years refining the machinery behind the PrimeWall system, and we are thrilled to help bring this next-generation platform to market,” said Tom Scott, President and owner of LCI. “By pairing automated fabrication and on-panel printing lines with a nimble distributed footprint, we can deliver fast, low-waste framing solutions closer to where builders actually build, significantly reducing shipping costs and lead times.”

Operational Timeline and Strategic Leadership
Early deliveries of the PrimeTech PrimeWall will begin soon. David Gensler, former co-CEO of Gensler—the world’s largest architecture and design firm—will serve as Chairman of the Board. Mike Farmer, former President, Commercial Operations, Builders FirstSource, Inc., will serve as Vice-Chair.

“By automating more of the digital design process with AI, the new PrimeWall technology will help compress and simplify the design-to-construction phase in the residential markets,” said Gensler.

“In residential construction, walls are the operating system. Every trade touches them and every delay runs through them. If you simplify and digitize the wall system, you simplify the entire build. PrimeWall can frame a production home in roughly two hours, and when combined with AI-Driven design and distributed fabrication, it fundamentally changes labor math and cycle time at scale. That’s what makes this transformative,” added Mike Farmer.

Also joining to lead the company are Zack Zimmerman as Chief Commercial/Revenue Officer and Nich Allan, P.E. as Chief Product Officer, both formerly with BamCore.

Prime24: The Next Evolution in Framing
Initial deliveries will feature the latest generation of PrimeWall, “Prime24+”, engineered to outperform conventional stud framing in speed, thermal efficiency, and acoustic isolation.

Key capabilities of Prime24+ include:

• Structural Capacity: Engineered for 5-plus-story construction.
• Resilience: Meets stringent performance conditions, including Miami-Dade–level hurricane loads, unlocking mid-rise and coastal markets.
• AI-Enhanced Efficiency: Employs AI for digital job design and precision on-panel printing reducing digital design labor by over 70% and enabling envelope optimization savings of up to 15% for builders, while minimizing job site errors.

The expanded digital design platform will incorporate design and procurement services to further reduce cycle times and building costs.

Distributed Fabrication Model
Looking ahead, PrimeTech will deploy a capital-efficient outsourced manufacturing model. Each fabrication line can operate in as little as 10,000 square feet of floor space and requires a modest capital investment. The strategy creates a repeatable model designed to be co-located with truss plants across North America.

By embedding its technology into this existing network, PrimeTech aims to bypass the logistical bottlenecks of traditional pre-fab construction, and establish a scalable platform for the future of industrialized wall-based construction.

For more information, please visit our website primetech.BUILD or contact info@primetech.build

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Tobe Sheldon
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409750@email4pr.com

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The new entity combines BamCore’s patented framing systems with decentralized fabrication for high-speed, low-labor, low-carbon residential construction across North America

HINES, Ore., March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PrimeTech announced today its launch as the strategic successor to BamCore. Formed to acquire and commercialize the patented and award-winning PrimeWall framing technology, PrimeTech enters the market with a sharpened focus on scalability, partnering with Lewis and Clark Industrial (LCI) to deploy AI-Driven, automated fabrication lines designed to address the construction industry’s twin challenges of labor shortages and construction cycle time.

Using the PrimeWall^™ technology, PrimeTech will implement an outsourced distributed fabrication strategy that leverages compact, highly automated CNC lines with printed-on-panel mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and insulation (MEPI) installation instructions. Today, 98% of all walls are still fabricated on-site by hand. These distributed off-site wall fabrication lines can be operated alongside the more than 2,200 off-site truss manufacturing lines in the US and Canada, where over 65% of roof trusses are already fabricated off-site. This localized production strategy integrates seamlessly into existing supply chains, reducing logistical complexity and enabling rapid adoption.

Scaling to Solve Labor Constraints
“Earlier versions of the PrimeWall proved that low-carbon, panelized framing can radically reduce skilled labor, accelerate construction schedules, and deliver superior thermal and acoustic performance,” said Hal Hinkle, CEO of PrimeTech. “With PrimeTech, we are taking that disruptive value proposition and solving the logistics of distributed off-site fabrication while further compressing cycle time for builders. By developing new AI-Driven design-for-manufacturing digital workflows with a distributed manufacturing footprint, we can make this technology accessible to high-demand markets across the U.S. and Canada.”

Central in this expansion is LCI, the long-time machinery and engineering collaborator in the development of the PrimeWall. LCI will operate the first two fabrication centers and provide the advanced machinery required to realize PrimeTech’s decentralized vision.

“LCI has spent years refining the machinery behind the PrimeWall system, and we are thrilled to help bring this next-generation platform to market,” said Tom Scott, President and owner of LCI. “By pairing automated fabrication and on-panel printing lines with a nimble distributed footprint, we can deliver fast, low-waste framing solutions closer to where builders actually build, significantly reducing shipping costs and lead times.”

Operational Timeline and Strategic Leadership
Early deliveries of the PrimeTech PrimeWall will begin soon. David Gensler, former co-CEO of Gensler—the world’s largest architecture and design firm—will serve as Chairman of the Board. Mike Farmer, former President, Commercial Operations, Builders FirstSource, Inc., will serve as Vice-Chair.

“By automating more of the digital design process with AI, the new PrimeWall technology will help compress and simplify the design-to-construction phase in the residential markets,” said Gensler.

“In residential construction, walls are the operating system. Every trade touches them and every delay runs through them. If you simplify and digitize the wall system, you simplify the entire build. PrimeWall can frame a production home in roughly two hours, and when combined with AI-Driven design and distributed fabrication, it fundamentally changes labor math and cycle time at scale. That’s what makes this transformative,” added Mike Farmer.

Also joining to lead the company are Zack Zimmerman as Chief Commercial/Revenue Officer and Nich Allan, P.E. as Chief Product Officer, both formerly with BamCore.

Prime24: The Next Evolution in Framing
Initial deliveries will feature the latest generation of PrimeWall, “Prime24+”, engineered to outperform conventional stud framing in speed, thermal efficiency, and acoustic isolation.

Key capabilities of Prime24+ include:

• Structural Capacity: Engineered for 5-plus-story construction.
• Resilience: Meets stringent performance conditions, including Miami-Dade–level hurricane loads, unlocking mid-rise and coastal markets.
• AI-Enhanced Efficiency: Employs AI for digital job design and precision on-panel printing reducing digital design labor by over 70% and enabling envelope optimization savings of up to 15% for builders, while minimizing job site errors.

The expanded digital design platform will incorporate design and procurement services to further reduce cycle times and building costs.

Distributed Fabrication Model
Looking ahead, PrimeTech will deploy a capital-efficient outsourced manufacturing model. Each fabrication line can operate in as little as 10,000 square feet of floor space and requires a modest capital investment. The strategy creates a repeatable model designed to be co-located with truss plants across North America.

By embedding its technology into this existing network, PrimeTech aims to bypass the logistical bottlenecks of traditional pre-fab construction, and establish a scalable platform for the future of industrialized wall-based construction.

For more information, please visit our website primetech.BUILD or contact info@primetech.build

Media Contact:
Tobe Sheldon
707-477-6879
409750@email4pr.com

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Partnership with RNGA Energy Group, LLC Brings Blockchain-Verified Clean Energy Certificates to Market

NEW YORK, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EarnDLT^®, a leading blockchain-enabled environmental attribute data platform, today announced that Toro Energy, a Texas-based landfill gas-to-energy company, has selected Greentruth.com as its marketplace to list verified Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) certificates generated from one of Toro’s unique landfill gas-to-energy projects. The listing is being brought to market in partnership with RNGA Energy Group, LLC, a Louisiana-based energy solutions firm.

Toro Energy’s project captures landfill methane — one of the most potent anthropogenic greenhouse gases — and converts it into commercially valuable RNG, directly displacing fossil fuel consumption. By listing its RNG certificates on Greentruth, Toro gains access to a transparent, blockchain-secured marketplace that connects verified clean commodity producers with corporate buyers seeking credible, auditable emissions reductions for their Scope 1 and Scope 3 carbon accounting obligations.

EarnDLT’s proprietary Quantified Emissions Token^® (QET) technology underpins every certificate listed on Greentruth, encoding verified lifecycle carbon-intensity data and chain-of-custody documentation from the point of production through physical combustion — aligned with leading GHG accounting and disclosure frameworks. This multi-framework alignment enables corporate buyers to deploy QET-RNG certificates with confidence.

“Toro Energy has spent years turning landfill liabilities into genuine environmental and economic assets,” said Aaron Lohmann, CEO at EarnDLT. “Their California project exemplifies what the clean energy transition looks like in practice, and Greentruth is precisely the marketplace designed to connect that verified environmental value with the corporate buyers who need it most.”

“This landfill gas to energy project represents exactly what Toro was built to do — capture a potent greenhouse gas, convert it into a clean energy commodity, and deliver measurable climate value to the companies that need it most. Partnering with EarnDLT and RNGA to list our RNG certificates on Greentruth gives our buyers the verified, auditable documentation they require to meet their net-zero commitments with confidence. This is how environmental integrity gets built into the supply chain from day one.”

— Toro Energy

“Greentruth’s blockchain-backed certificate delivery infrastructure removes the ambiguity that has historically slowed these transactions and gives both sides of the market exactly what they need – verified fuel attribute documentation from generation to burner-tip.”

— David H. Mauney IV, President, RNGA Energy Group, LLC

Corporate buyers acquiring Toro’s RNG certificates receive verified emissions reductions supported by full chain-of-custody documentation — from landfill capture through physical delivery confirmation. Greentruth’s blockchain-secured infrastructure delivers this data in machine-readable format, equipping sustainability and procurement teams with the audit-ready evidence needed to meet Scope 1 and Scope 3 accounting obligations with confidence.

About EarnDLT^®
EarnDLT is a New York City-based technology company dedicated to enabling sustainable commodities producers to unlock value from environmental attributes data. Through its Quantified Emissions Token^® (QET) technology and the Greentruth marketplace, EarnDLT provides a blockchain-secured platform for the measurement, verification, trading, and reporting of machine-readable environmental attribute certificates — aligned with the GHGP Corporate Standard, SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard, CDP, TCR, and ISO 14064-3. Learn more at earndlt.com and greentruth.com.

About Toro Energy
Toro Energy is an Austin, Texas-based renewable energy company specializing in landfill gas-to-energy projects, converting landfill methane into electricity and RNG for communities, landfill owners, and industrial customers. Learn more at torolfg.com.

About RNGA Energy Group, LLC
RNGA Energy Group, LLC is a New Iberia, Louisiana-based energy solutions company specializing in renewable natural gas and environmental commodities markets. http://www.rngaenergy.com/ 

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EarnDLT
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WASHINGTON, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Environmental Protection Agency has routinely failed to put cancer warnings on pesticide products even when its own assessments have found a high risk of those products causing cancer, according to two new analyses released today by the Center for Food Safety and the Center for Biological Diversity.

The Center for Food Safety analyzed the level of risk the EPA permitted for both currently approved and legacy pesticide active ingredients. The analysis found that pesticides have been allowed on the market with a cancer risk as high as one in every 100 people exposed, a far greater level than the EPA’s benchmark of a one in a million chance of developing cancer. Over the last 40 years, the EPA has approved 200 active ingredients that are “likely” or “possible” carcinogens.

The Center for Biological Diversity analysis examined pesticide product labels for all currently approved pesticide products. The EPA has instituted cancer warnings on only 69 of 4,919 pesticide labels (1.4%) containing an active ingredient that the agency has designated a “likely” human carcinogen. And the agency has instituted cancer warnings on just 242 of the 22,147 pesticide labels (1.1%) that contain an ingredient the agency has designated as a “possible” human carcinogen.

“It’s bad enough that the EPA approves cancer-causing pesticides,” said Bill Freese, science director at the Center for Food Safety. “But if the agency is going to allow such chemicals to be freely sold at Home Depot, Wal-Mart and farm-supply stores, the very least the EPA must do is require a clear cancer warning on the label. Warnings save lives by incentivizing users to wear protective equipment that reduces risk.”

“It’s dumbfounding that the EPA has failed to require any cancer warning on thousands of pesticide products sold to the public that the agency itself has linked to cancer,” said Lori Ann Burd, environmental health program director at the Center for Biological Diversity. “Why should anyone have confidence in the EPA’s ability to keep tabs on the pesticide industry and protect us all from harmful poisons when it won’t even compel companies to put long-term health warnings on pesticides it knows are really dangerous?”

These new analyses come before the April 27 oral arguments in the Supreme Court case Monsanto Company v. John L. Durnell. Monsanto, since acquired by Bayer, is seeking substantial immunity from future lawsuits brought by Americans who used glyphosate-based products like Roundup and contracted rare cancers that numerous studies have linked to the pesticide. The case hinges on whether the EPA has sole authority to implement pesticide label warnings.

Both analyses found that the vast majority of cancer warnings on pesticides come from obligations under Proposition 65 in California, which requires warnings on products, including pesticides, that contain hazardous levels of chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. However, most Americans are not adequately warned about products’ known cancer risks.

For instance, pesticide products containing mancozeb, diuron and chlorothalonil — three EPA-designated “likely” human carcinogens — are only required to include a cancer warning in the state of California. The pesticides are applied to a wide range of vegetable, fruit and grain crops grown in many other states, according to U.S. Geological Survey reports.

Full Summary of Analyses

The Center for Food Safety analysis focused on the active ingredients contained in currently approved and legacy pesticide products. It found that of the 570 unique pesticide chemicals that the EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs has analyzed for carcinogenic potential since 1985, more than a third (35%) are either “likely” human carcinogens (73) or “possible” human carcinogens (127).

For many of these pesticide ingredients the EPA has identified substantial cancer risks far exceeding its policy threshold of preventing a cancer risk of greater than one in 1 million people exposed.

For example, the EPA predicts drinking water contaminated with the pesticide thiophanate-methyl can cause cancer in up to four in 10,000 people exposed. Residential and occupational uses of other registered pesticides can cause cancer in as many as seven in 1,000 people exposed, a 7,000-fold higher risk than the EPA’s threshold for unacceptable cancer risk.

The Center for Biological Diversity analysis focused on the pesticide labels of individual pesticide products and reviewed more than 93,000 historic and currently approved pesticide labels for all products now available to pesticide users. It found that the EPA has instituted cancer warnings on only 69 of 4,919 pesticide labels (1.4%) containing an ingredient that the agency has designated a “likely” human carcinogen and 242 of the 22,147 pesticide labels (1.1%) that contain an ingredient the agency has designated as a “possible” human carcinogen.

In the few instances when the EPA has instituted a cancer warning on pesticide labels, implementation can be haphazard and confusing. For instance, the agency has implemented cancer warnings on some products containing triphenyltin hydroxide. However other products with the same amount of active ingredient and approved for the same uses contain no cancer warning at all.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a national, nonprofit conservation organization with more
than 1.8 million members and online activists dedicated to the protection of endangered species
and wild places.

Center for Food Safety’s mission is to empower people, support farmers, and protect the earth
from the harmful impacts of industrial agriculture. Through groundbreaking legal, scientific, and
grassroots action, we protect and promote your right to safe food and the environment. Please
join our more than one million members across the country at www.centerforfoodsafety.org.
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The foundation will host screenings in 19 states between April 13-17

MINNEAPOLIS, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Head and Neck Cancer Foundation will host its annual free oral cancer screening events across the country during Head and Neck Cancer Awareness week, April 13-17, 2026. The foundation seeks to bring awareness and education around head and neck cancers and the importance of early detection. Now in its fourth year, participation in the screenings has grown to include 19 states and 60 dental and oral surgery offices across the United States. The non-invasive oral examination takes just a few minutes, and no appointment, insurance or pre-registration is required.

Locations and dates can be found at www.mnofs.com/minnesota-oral-health-screening-event.

Head and neck cancers rank sixth in the most prevalent cancers in the United States, and roughly 50% of current diagnoses are considered late stage and difficult to treat. Globally, approximately 750,000 people are diagnosed with head and neck cancer annually with 60,000 of those cases in the U.S., resulting in about 9,000 deaths in the U.S. alone each year. With an increasing pattern of affecting younger, non-smoker and non-drinker patients each year, the Head and Neck Foundation encourages everyone to get screened.

“We host these free screening events to raise awareness and create opportunities for early detection of head and neck cancers,” said Dr. Deepak Kademani, founder of the Head and Neck Cancer Foundation.” These cancers are some of the most challenging and complex types to treat due to the significant effects on the overall quality of life for survivors. We encourage everyone to get screened, especially the elderly and those who have not been to a dentist or physician recently.”

The Head and Neck Cancer Foundation is dedicated to creating opportunities for the public to get screened and facilitate chances for early detection. If someone is unable to attend one of the free screenings, individuals are encouraged to visit their dentist at frequent, regular intervals, as dentists can help identify abnormalities that may require further attention. Donations to the foundation can also be made to help facilitate future screening events and patient resources. More information can be found at www.mnofs.com/head-neck-cancer-foundation. 

About the Head and Neck Cancer Foundation
The mission of the Head and Neck Cancer Foundation is to raise awareness of this disease in our community and nation. Measurable and progressive change can be accomplished by strengthening education, awareness, research, outreach, and advocacy. Our ultimate goal is to save lives and improve outcomes of those affected by head and neck cancer. More information can be found at https://www.mnofs.com/head-neck-cancer-foundation/

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MILAN, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Midea Building Technologies (MBT) made a strong impression at MCE 2026, showcasing three key innovations: the V9 VRF system, R290 heat pump portfolio, and data center cooling solutions, highlighting its leadership in eco-friendly refrigerants and energy-efficient technologies.

Midea V9 VRF System

Midea launched its new V9 VRF system, built on two core technologies: ShieldBox II electric control box and R32 refrigerant.

ShieldBox II features automotive-grade die-cast aluminum housing, reducing volume by 70% to accommodate a larger heat exchanger and boost outdoor unit efficiency. Its three-zoning design integrates IP68-rated protection, while phase-change cooling maintains 30°C steady coolant cooling, extending component life in extreme environments. The V9 uses eco-friendly R32 refrigerant and has passed TÜV’s first three-tier safety assessment for flammable refrigerant VRF systems, earning certification that confirms its internationally leading safety standards.

R290 Heat Pump Portfolio on Display

MBT showcased its R290 heat pump portfolio, covering capacities from 4kW to 70kW for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

The Mars Large R290 ATW Commercial Heat Pump, an MCE Excellence Award winner, delivers up to 85°C leaving water temperature with eco-friendly R290 refrigerant. Full DC inverter and dual compressor backup ensure reliable operation. With a compact 0.72 m² footprint and A+++ energy rating, it maintains 100% heating capacity at -10°C and 65% at -20°C.

The Arctic Series M4 and Mars R290 ATW Heat Pumps were also on display, together forming a comprehensive R290 product lineup driving the transition to natural refrigerant-based heating.

Data Center Cooling Solutions

Addressing data center cooling demands, MBT showcased liquid cooling solutions through an interactive diorama. The system integrates precision CDUs, fan walls, and magnetic bearing centrifugal chillers to achieve an annual PUE as low as 1.2. Key products include the AirBoost Vera Air-Cooled Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller and Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU). The AirBoost Vera chiller features dual-power switching and customizable THDi for reliable power supply, delivering exceptional efficiency with outlet water up to 36°C and 20°C temperature difference. Standard indirect natural cooling and eco-friendly refrigerant compatibility make it a sustainable choice for modern data centers. The CDU is engineered with multiple redundancies, leak-proof protection, and 100% tested core components for long-term reliability.

MBT delivers integrated, full-scenario solutions that meet the evolving needs of Europe’s green transition. With a continued focus on innovation and sustainability, MBT is committed to shaping a smarter, low-carbon future for the HVAC industry.

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MILAN, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Midea Building Technologies (MBT) made a strong impression at MCE 2026, showcasing three key innovations: the V9 VRF system, R290 heat pump portfolio, and data center cooling solutions, highlighting its leadership in eco-friendly refrigerants and energy-efficient technologies.

Midea V9 VRF System

Midea launched its new V9 VRF system, built on two core technologies: ShieldBox II electric control box and R32 refrigerant.

ShieldBox II features automotive-grade die-cast aluminum housing, reducing volume by 70% to accommodate a larger heat exchanger and boost outdoor unit efficiency. Its three-zoning design integrates IP68-rated protection, while phase-change cooling maintains 30°C steady coolant cooling, extending component life in extreme environments. The V9 uses eco-friendly R32 refrigerant and has passed TÜV’s first three-tier safety assessment for flammable refrigerant VRF systems, earning certification that confirms its internationally leading safety standards.

R290 Heat Pump Portfolio on Display

MBT showcased its R290 heat pump portfolio, covering capacities from 4kW to 70kW for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

The Mars Large R290 ATW Commercial Heat Pump, an MCE Excellence Award winner, delivers up to 85°C leaving water temperature with eco-friendly R290 refrigerant. Full DC inverter and dual compressor backup ensure reliable operation. With a compact 0.72 m² footprint and A+++ energy rating, it maintains 100% heating capacity at -10°C and 65% at -20°C.

The Arctic Series M4 and Mars R290 ATW Heat Pumps were also on display, together forming a comprehensive R290 product lineup driving the transition to natural refrigerant-based heating.

Data Center Cooling Solutions

Addressing data center cooling demands, MBT showcased liquid cooling solutions through an interactive diorama. The system integrates precision CDUs, fan walls, and magnetic bearing centrifugal chillers to achieve an annual PUE as low as 1.2. Key products include the AirBoost Vera Air-Cooled Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller and Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU). The AirBoost Vera chiller features dual-power switching and customizable THDi for reliable power supply, delivering exceptional efficiency with outlet water up to 36°C and 20°C temperature difference. Standard indirect natural cooling and eco-friendly refrigerant compatibility make it a sustainable choice for modern data centers. The CDU is engineered with multiple redundancies, leak-proof protection, and 100% tested core components for long-term reliability.

MBT delivers integrated, full-scenario solutions that meet the evolving needs of Europe’s green transition. With a continued focus on innovation and sustainability, MBT is committed to shaping a smarter, low-carbon future for the HVAC industry.

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LAGOS, Nigeria, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) and the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) today released a new global guide: “Regulatory Sandbox to Support Carbon Markets: A How-To Guide for Regulators and Policymakers on Testing Carbon Market Innovations.” The guide is supported by FSD Africa and was launched in conjunction with the “West Africa Financial Institutions Carbon Markets Training,” an event hosted by FSD Africa in partnership with the West African Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance, taking place 30 March-1 April in Lagos.

The guide, produced as part of VCMI’s Access Strategies Program, is designed to help governments and financial authorities test and refine carbon market regulations in a controlled, evidence-based way.

Carbon markets hold significant potential for financial innovation and growth. Voluntary carbon markets are projected to reach US$ 5–20  billion by 2030 and US$ 60–270 billion by 2050. However, carbon markets are constrained by structural challenges such as inconsistent credit quality, limited transparency, high transaction costs, and regulatory uncertainty. These obstacles undermine market confidence and limit the flow of capital to high-impact climate-mitigation projects. However, there is a lot that regulators can do to reduce such risk and create a positive enabling environment for investors, buyers, and project developers. 

To support the establishment of regulatory frameworks that balance financial innovation, environmental integrity, and risk protections for investors and consumers, CCA and VCMI have developed a guide on the use of regulatory sandboxes: a practical tool that allows governments to trial regulatory approaches to carbon finance before committing them to law.

Regulatory sandboxes provide controlled live environments for testing innovations such as carbon-credit linked bonds, securitized carbon transactions, blockchain carbon registries, AI-driven monitoring systems, and tokenized credits while maintaining environmental integrity and investor protection.

“Carbon markets hold significant opportunities for climate-positive growth in emerging markets and developing economies, but accessing growing demand for carbon credits requires specialist knowledge and tailored policies and regulations that have been tested in real world contexts,” said Mark Kenber, Executive Director of VCMI. “This guide provides policymakers with a transformational tool to drive innovation in carbon markets, while upholding environmental and social integrity through robust oversight. This can help EMDEs to accelerate credible climate finance solutions and position themselves as investment-ready sources of high-quality carbon credits.”

The guide provides a step-by-step framework for designing and implementing regulatory sandboxes tailored to national legal and institutional contexts. It offers practical guidance on how to assess the impact and safety of innovations while managing risks, including through governance mechanisms, risk controls, stakeholder roles, and technical considerations.

“Innovation in the clean cooking sector is advancing rapidly, and regulatory clarity will be critical to unlocking investment,” said Dymphna van der Lans, CCA CEO. “Regulatory sandboxes give policymakers a practical way to test new approaches, build confidence, manage risk, and protect the integrity of carbon markets.”

“With many countries across Africa aiming to develop their carbon markets and become investment-ready, this guide offers timely and practical guidance to help financial institutions regulators develop carbon regulations that fit country contexts,” said Reshma Shah, Carbon Markets Lead at FSD Africa.

While the guide draws on practical experience from carbon markets linked to clean cooking and household energy access, it is intentionally designed for broad applicability across countries, technologies, and carbon market segments. It builds on previous work by CCA, including a report and policy brief on “Financial Regulatory Pathways for Scaling Carbon Markets.”  Collectively, these resources are guiding CCA’s ongoing support to regulators in Kenya, with similar efforts underway in Nigeria.

“Unlocking carbon finance is vital for climate resilience and sustainable development across West African countries and communities,” said Ousmane Fall Sarr, Coordinator of the West African Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance. “This resource  can help regulators build and test the necessary enabling conditions for market growth.” 

The “Regulatory Sandbox to Support Carbon Markets” guide is intended for:

• Capital markets authorities
• Financial regulators
• Central banks
• Climate finance innovators
• Carbon project developers
• Economic development partners

The guide is now publicly available in English and will soon be available in French.

Download the guide here.

About the Clean Cooking Alliance
The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) works with a global network of partners to build an inclusive industry that makes clean cooking accessible to the 2.1 billion people who live each day without it. Established in 2010, CCA is driving consumer demand, mobilizing investment to build a pipeline of scalable businesses, and fostering an enabling environment that allows the sector to thrive. Clean cooking transforms lives by improving health, protecting the climate and the environment, empowering women, and helping consumers save time and money.

About the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative
The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) is an international non-profit committed to realizing the full potential of high-integrity voluntary carbon markets (VCMs). VCMI’s mission is to empower companies, governments, and non-state actors to maximize their climate impact through the use of high-quality carbon credits.

The ‘Regulatory Sandbox to Support Carbon Markets’ guide was produced as part of VCMI’s Access Strategies Program, which supports host countries, regions, and sectors to participate in high-integrity carbon markets and unlock the environmental, social, and economic benefits of carbon finance within national climate plans. This program is instrumental in building the necessary infrastructure for countries to participate meaningfully in and benefit from the global carbon market.

About FSD Africa
FSD Africa is a specialist development agency established in 2012 by the UK Government working to make finance work for Africa’s future. FSD Africa works on the ground in over 30 African countries to mobilise “green plus” finance that will power economic and social development while delivering environmental gains and building Africa’s resilience. FSD Africa works on policy and regulatory reform, capacity strengthening and improving financial infrastructure, and addressing systemic challenges in Africa’s financial markets to spark large-scale and long-term change.

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