Green Building and Energy Efficiency News
Energy Star frequently asked questions
Six frequently asked questions concerning the EPA's Energy Star Program and Portfolio Manger are addressed. » more
U.S. Green Building Council welcomes new board directors
20-member board responsible for articulating and upholding the vision, values, mission of organization » more
Keeping up with Standard 90.1
ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 includes some big changes, including its title, purpose, and scope. » more
Mike Walters welcomed to advisory board
Consulting-Specifying Engineer has added Mike Walters, PE, LEED AP, to its editorial advisory board. » more
CFE Media LLC, ACG to provide building systems content to consulting engineers
CFE Media LLC and the AABC Commissioning Group have formed a partnership to deliver specialized content for consulting engineers and engineering professionals, exchanging and promoting such content... » more
Commercial Real Estate GDP Contribution Significant Despite Economic Decline
Study shows Commercial Real Estate Development and Construction annually contribute $288 billion to GDP; down from 2007 contribution of $549 billion. Commercial real estate development and... » more
US Green Building Council seeking input on LEED standards
The US Green Building Council has first public comment session on LEED standards, second session in July. » more
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act becomes law
The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, recently signed into law by President Obama, is said by Allen Schaeffer to be a significant and important accomplishment for the 11th Congress and vital to our... » more
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles, December 2010
Most visited articles at www.csemag.com during December 2010 included the world’s largest wind project, what keeps engineers up at night, tailoring HVAC systems, arc hazard protection, and preparing... » more
FAQs: New light bulb standards for California
These frequently asked questions address the new efficiency standards in California required to be met by light bulb manufacturers. » more
Five reasons the Smart Grid will save business money
Energy savings are possible for most businesses right now, and the technology exists today to make the difference. With the advent of the Smart Grid comes an opportunity for businesses to further... » more
Johnson Controls marks 10 years of Igniting Creative Energy (ICE) student competition
The Igniting Creative Energy (ICE) Challenge, for students K-12, allows ideas about energy, environmental stewardship to flow freely. » more
California Building Code changes take effect
On Jan. 1, California will see the introduction of the first Green Building Standards Code in the nation. » more
New York energy storage project wins $17M loan guarantee
The US Dept. of Energy finalized $17.1 million loan guarantee to support energy storage project in Johnston City, N.Y. » more
Green building’s top 10 trends for 2011
Green building and sustainability consultant Jerry Yudelson says that the green building industry will rebound in 2011 in spite of the continuing economic difficulties in most developed countries,... » more
Energy management systems in commercial buildings
Pike Research report: Building energy management systems help bring commercial buildings to the Smart Grid, increase energy savings. » more
Solid-state transformers aid smart grid
Smarter technologies are needed to handle issues due to smart grid growth; solid-state transformers could be the answer. » more
Energy companies depending on tax incentives
Renewable energy companies across the U.S. expect government tax incentives to continue to be a key driver for the industry in 2011. » more
2010’s Biggest Renewable Energy Projects
Renewable energy projects that were installed or completed this year were some of the largest projects of 2010. Development continued at a good pace, with record-breaking projects announced almost as... » more
New wind farm adds to CPS Energy's renewable energy portfolio
The nation’s largest municipal buyer of wind energy, CPS Energy, adds 150 MW of wind power to its growing renewable energy program with new Cedro Hills wind farm. » more
Biggest Headlines from 2010 for the U.S. wind industry
The biggest headlines for the U.S. wind industry in 2010 held promise and foreboding for 2011. Slowed growth in the 2010 U.S. wind industry, advances in transmission, increases in offshore wind... » more
CFE Media and AABC to Provide Building Systems Content to Consulting Engineers
CFE Media and the Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) will deliver specialized content for consulting engineers and engineering professionals looking for information about how the test and balance... » more
Energy Star frequently asked questionsSix frequently asked questions concerning the EPA's Energy Star Program and Portfolio Manger are addressed. » more
U.S. Green Building Council welcomes new board directors20-member board responsible for articulating and upholding the vision, values, mission of organization » more
Electrical, green products registered
First set of 26 EMerge Alliance registered products at the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual International Conference and Expo » more
First set of 26 EMerge Alliance registered products at the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual International Conference and Expo » more
Keeping up with Standard 90.1ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 includes some big changes, including its title, purpose, and scope. » more
Mike Walters welcomed to advisory boardConsulting-Specifying Engineer has added Mike Walters, PE, LEED AP, to its editorial advisory board. » more
CFE Media LLC, ACG to provide building systems content to consulting engineersCFE Media LLC and the AABC Commissioning Group have formed a partnership to deliver specialized content for consulting engineers and engineering professionals, exchanging and promoting such content... » more
Panduit presented with ASHRAE’s Excellence in Engineering award
Panduit Corp. has been honored with ASHRAE’s Illinois Chapter’s Excellence in Engineering award for their incorporation of sustainable design elements in its new Word Headquarters building.... » more
Panduit Corp. has been honored with ASHRAE’s Illinois Chapter’s Excellence in Engineering award for their incorporation of sustainable design elements in its new Word Headquarters building.... » more
Commercial Real Estate GDP Contribution Significant Despite Economic DeclineStudy shows Commercial Real Estate Development and Construction annually contribute $288 billion to GDP; down from 2007 contribution of $549 billion. Commercial real estate development and... » more
US Green Building Council seeking input on LEED standardsThe US Green Building Council has first public comment session on LEED standards, second session in July. » more
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act becomes lawThe Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, recently signed into law by President Obama, is said by Allen Schaeffer to be a significant and important accomplishment for the 11th Congress and vital to our... » more
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles, December 2010Most visited articles at www.csemag.com during December 2010 included the world’s largest wind project, what keeps engineers up at night, tailoring HVAC systems, arc hazard protection, and preparing... » more
FAQs: New light bulb standards for CaliforniaThese frequently asked questions address the new efficiency standards in California required to be met by light bulb manufacturers. » more
Five reasons the Smart Grid will save business moneyEnergy savings are possible for most businesses right now, and the technology exists today to make the difference. With the advent of the Smart Grid comes an opportunity for businesses to further... » more
Two policies may change nature of sustainability in the US
Two important green regulations that have a long term influence on green building and renewable energy recently went into effect, and if successful, they could change the industry. » more
Two important green regulations that have a long term influence on green building and renewable energy recently went into effect, and if successful, they could change the industry. » more
Johnson Controls marks 10 years of Igniting Creative Energy (ICE) student competitionThe Igniting Creative Energy (ICE) Challenge, for students K-12, allows ideas about energy, environmental stewardship to flow freely. » more
California Building Code changes take effect On Jan. 1, California will see the introduction of the first Green Building Standards Code in the nation. » more
New York energy storage project wins $17M loan guarantee The US Dept. of Energy finalized $17.1 million loan guarantee to support energy storage project in Johnston City, N.Y. » more
Green building’s top 10 trends for 2011 Green building and sustainability consultant Jerry Yudelson says that the green building industry will rebound in 2011 in spite of the continuing economic difficulties in most developed countries,... » more
Energy management systems in commercial buildingsPike Research report: Building energy management systems help bring commercial buildings to the Smart Grid, increase energy savings. » more
Solid-state transformers aid smart gridSmarter technologies are needed to handle issues due to smart grid growth; solid-state transformers could be the answer. » more
Energy companies depending on tax incentives Renewable energy companies across the U.S. expect government tax incentives to continue to be a key driver for the industry in 2011. » more
2010’s Biggest Renewable Energy Projects Renewable energy projects that were installed or completed this year were some of the largest projects of 2010. Development continued at a good pace, with record-breaking projects announced almost as... » more
New wind farm adds to CPS Energy's renewable energy portfolioThe nation’s largest municipal buyer of wind energy, CPS Energy, adds 150 MW of wind power to its growing renewable energy program with new Cedro Hills wind farm. » more
Biggest Headlines from 2010 for the U.S. wind industryThe biggest headlines for the U.S. wind industry in 2010 held promise and foreboding for 2011. Slowed growth in the 2010 U.S. wind industry, advances in transmission, increases in offshore wind... » more
CFE Media and AABC to Provide Building Systems Content to Consulting EngineersCFE Media and the Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) will deliver specialized content for consulting engineers and engineering professionals looking for information about how the test and balance... » more
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