Green Building and Energy Efficiency News
ARRA funds go to greening federal buildings
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently reached the milestone of investing $4 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds for energy efficiency in federal buildings... » more
ARRA funds go to greening federal buildingsThe U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently reached the milestone of investing $4 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds for energy efficiency in federal buildings... » more
Want to work in green office space? Check out these green cities
The Green Building Opportunity Index ranks cities' central business districts and their green office space. » more
The Green Building Opportunity Index ranks cities' central business districts and their green office space. » more
DOE amends efficiency standards
The DOE has issued new efficiency standards for water heaters, direct heating equipment, and pool heaters. » more
The DOE has issued new efficiency standards for water heaters, direct heating equipment, and pool heaters. » more
The Role of Fan Efficiency in Reducing HVAC Energy Consumption
In 2008, the United States consumed about 100 quadrillion BTU (106 EJ) of source energy to power everything from lightbulbs to automobiles. That is the equivalent of over 29 million kWh, or a per... » more
In 2008, the United States consumed about 100 quadrillion BTU (106 EJ) of source energy to power everything from lightbulbs to automobiles. That is the equivalent of over 29 million kWh, or a per... » more
Couching lighting design issues
In my study, there is a sleeper couch tucked into a nook defined by opposing partial walls. Above the armrests of the couch, and at just the right height for reading while lying down, are antique... » more
In my study, there is a sleeper couch tucked into a nook defined by opposing partial walls. Above the armrests of the couch, and at just the right height for reading while lying down, are antique... » more
Shedding light on energy codes
As energy codes become more stringent, it becomes more of a challenge for architects and designers to meet the requirements of the current system of prescriptive energy codes. Because of these... » more
As energy codes become more stringent, it becomes more of a challenge for architects and designers to meet the requirements of the current system of prescriptive energy codes. Because of these... » more
Fast cars, steep hills, trashy novels
Q. When you first wanted to be something in life, what was it? A. I wanted to be an engineer, just like my father, from when I was five or six years old. Q. What kink in the road changed your path?... » more
Q. When you first wanted to be something in life, what was it? A. I wanted to be an engineer, just like my father, from when I was five or six years old. Q. What kink in the road changed your path?... » more
Thanks to renewable energy, L.A. electricity rates skyrocket
The city of Los Angeles plans to raise its citizen's utility bills in the hopes of driving up the usage of renewable energy. » more
The city of Los Angeles plans to raise its citizen's utility bills in the hopes of driving up the usage of renewable energy. » more
A vulnerable EnergyStar program
A report from the Government Accountability Office finds that the EnergyStar program is highly vulnerable to fraud. » more
A report from the Government Accountability Office finds that the EnergyStar program is highly vulnerable to fraud. » more
New AMCA standard for fan efficiency
AMCA Standard 205-10 defines a new energy efficiency classification schema for fans driven by motors at 1/6 HP (125 W) and above. » more
AMCA Standard 205-10 defines a new energy efficiency classification schema for fans driven by motors at 1/6 HP (125 W) and above. » more
Earning LEED 2009 Water Efficiency credits
Meeting LEED's Water Efficiency Credit 3-Water Use Reduction is no longer a sure thing, even for commercial office buildings. » more
Meeting LEED's Water Efficiency Credit 3-Water Use Reduction is no longer a sure thing, even for commercial office buildings. » more
Data center owners and designers, Part 2: A checklist for an effective design effort
The owner's responsibility is to establish the requirements and make the decisions necessary to implement them. The design engineer is hired to develop solutions and provide hard data supporting the... » more
The owner's responsibility is to establish the requirements and make the decisions necessary to implement them. The design engineer is hired to develop solutions and provide hard data supporting the... » more
ASHRAE 90.1— 2007 and beyond
Engineers talk about the present and future standard for energy efficiency. » more
Engineers talk about the present and future standard for energy efficiency. » more
Energy savings on a silver platter
As I moderated the Energy Star for Engineers webcast last month, it occurred to me how easy it is nowadays for building owners and engineers to save energy compared to 10 or 15 years ago. I like... » more
As I moderated the Energy Star for Engineers webcast last month, it occurred to me how easy it is nowadays for building owners and engineers to save energy compared to 10 or 15 years ago. I like... » more
Green building code introduced
ICC, ASHRAE, USGBC, and IES announce the nation's first set of model codes and standards for green building in the United States. » more
ICC, ASHRAE, USGBC, and IES announce the nation's first set of model codes and standards for green building in the United States. » more
Changes proposed for Standard 90.1
Public input to help shape the technical requirements in Standard 90.1 is being sought through 21 proposed addenda, which could become part of the 2010 standard. » more
Public input to help shape the technical requirements in Standard 90.1 is being sought through 21 proposed addenda, which could become part of the 2010 standard. » more
Members sought for ASHRAE committee
Members are being sought and changes proposed for the new standard for the design of high-performance green buildings published in January. » more
Members are being sought and changes proposed for the new standard for the design of high-performance green buildings published in January. » more
ASHRAE aiming for net zero energy for all new buildings by 2030
ASHRAE president presented a six-point plan to bring the organization closer to its ultimate goal: net zero energy for all new builds by 2030. » more
ASHRAE president presented a six-point plan to bring the organization closer to its ultimate goal: net zero energy for all new builds by 2030. » more
Energy research receives ARPA funds
The DOE is offering $100 million for innovative energy research projects in grid storage, power converters, and cooling systems for buildings. » more
The DOE is offering $100 million for innovative energy research projects in grid storage, power converters, and cooling systems for buildings. » more
Data center efficiency metrics standardized
The Dept. of Energy (DOE) has joined with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and industry leaders to announce a breakthrough agreement on energy-efficiency measurements, metrics, and reporting... » more
The Dept. of Energy (DOE) has joined with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and industry leaders to announce a breakthrough agreement on energy-efficiency measurements, metrics, and reporting... » more
Panel
The AF-650 GP panel for constant torque drives from GE reduces energy consumption and provides vector modes (advanced, sensor less, and closed loop) for users that need torque and speed applications.... » more
The AF-650 GP panel for constant torque drives from GE reduces energy consumption and provides vector modes (advanced, sensor less, and closed loop) for users that need torque and speed applications.... » more
Climate scientists hope independent reviews will reverse public's loss of trust
An opinion poll this month found the number of people believing climate change is an established fact has fallen from 41% in November to 26%. » more
An opinion poll this month found the number of people believing climate change is an established fact has fallen from 41% in November to 26%. » more
A real energy star
Jean Lupinacci, Chief of the Energy Star Commercial and Industrial Branch in the Climate Protection Partnerships Division at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. » more
Jean Lupinacci, Chief of the Energy Star Commercial and Industrial Branch in the Climate Protection Partnerships Division at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. » more
A study in green science
St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., is one of the few educational institutions to receive a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Platinum rating for one of its buildings. » more
St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., is one of the few educational institutions to receive a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Platinum rating for one of its buildings. » more
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