Green Building and Energy Efficiency News
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
What’s new at CSE
Self-renewal is important at individual and corporate levels. Otherwise, products and processes get stale and moribund with repetition. » more
Self-renewal is important at individual and corporate levels. Otherwise, products and processes get stale and moribund with repetition. » more
N.Y. City's 111 ways to green its commercial building codes
Report from NYC Green Codes Task Force, which is led by Urban Green Council, outlines energy saving measures for commercial buildings » more
Report from NYC Green Codes Task Force, which is led by Urban Green Council, outlines energy saving measures for commercial buildings » more
Energy Star coming to data centers
The EPA has set a date for the release of Energy Star ratings for data centers. » more
The EPA has set a date for the release of Energy Star ratings for data centers. » more
Report: BAS market poised for change
According to a report, the BAS market will change, based on an increased focus on energy efficiency. » more
According to a report, the BAS market will change, based on an increased focus on energy efficiency. » more
Investment dollars flow to green energy start-ups
The renewable energy market continues to show growth, despite a struggling economy. » more
The renewable energy market continues to show growth, despite a struggling economy. » more
Seattle ordinance to ID energy-wasting buildings
Mayor Mike McGinn approved on Feb. 1, 2010, a new ordinance to identify energy-wasting buildings. The Energy Disclosure Ordinance, unanimously approved by the Seattle City Council on Jan. 25, 2010,... » more
Mayor Mike McGinn approved on Feb. 1, 2010, a new ordinance to identify energy-wasting buildings. The Energy Disclosure Ordinance, unanimously approved by the Seattle City Council on Jan. 25, 2010,... » more
High-performance green building standard released
The nation's first standard for the design of high-performance green buildings has been published by ASHRAE, in conjunction with the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) and the... » more
The nation's first standard for the design of high-performance green buildings has been published by ASHRAE, in conjunction with the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) and the... » more
California adopts first statewide green building standard
Governor Schwarzenegger has announced the first-in-the-nation statewide green building standards code. » more
Governor Schwarzenegger has announced the first-in-the-nation statewide green building standards code. » more
High-performance green building standard released
Standard 189.1 will provide a strong foundation for high-performance green buildings. » more
Standard 189.1 will provide a strong foundation for high-performance green buildings. » more
How to start a retrocommissioning business
In a recessive construction market and in increasingly regulated and incentivized energy and environmental markets, retrocommissioning services represent a new business opportunity for engineering... » more
In a recessive construction market and in increasingly regulated and incentivized energy and environmental markets, retrocommissioning services represent a new business opportunity for engineering... » more
Dashboards: not just a pretty face
Dashboards can be integrated with controls, meters, and external resources to display energy, environmental, and economic performance. » more
Dashboards can be integrated with controls, meters, and external resources to display energy, environmental, and economic performance. » more
Green design: Risk or reward?
Engineers should wonder about the risks of helping their clients go green—and how to manage these risks. » more
Engineers should wonder about the risks of helping their clients go green—and how to manage these risks. » more
For 2010, it’s the economy, energy, and the environment
In July 2009, I wrote that building performance data is golden said that, consequently, there would be a greater call for retrocommissioning and ongoing commissioning services, a greater call... » more
In July 2009, I wrote that building performance data is golden said that, consequently, there would be a greater call for retrocommissioning and ongoing commissioning services, a greater call... » more
Green-lighting energy efficiency
At the intersection of energy codes, technology developments, cost constraints, and demands for higher efficiency and lower emissions, how should designers proceed? » more
At the intersection of energy codes, technology developments, cost constraints, and demands for higher efficiency and lower emissions, how should designers proceed? » more
Medical center reaches LEED Platinum status
Located in Austin, the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas is the first healthcare facility in the world to achieve a LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council... » more
Located in Austin, the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas is the first healthcare facility in the world to achieve a LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council... » more
Guidance on clearing indoor air through improved IAQ
Guidance for achieving enhanced IAQ is available from five leading building industry associations and the U.S. EPA. » more
Guidance for achieving enhanced IAQ is available from five leading building industry associations and the U.S. EPA. » more
ARRA funds to improve IT and telecom energy efficiency
The Dept. of Energy will award $47 million to boost IT and telecom energy efficiency. » more
The Dept. of Energy will award $47 million to boost IT and telecom energy efficiency. » more
Survey: Mechanical engineers expect increase in sustainable design work
ASME and Autodesk conduct the second annual industry survey of sustainable design trends. » more
ASME and Autodesk conduct the second annual industry survey of sustainable design trends. » more
DOE will invest in energy innovation hubs
The U.S. Dept. of Energy will invest up to $366 million in energy innovation hubs, including one that will improve energy-efficient building systems design. » more
The U.S. Dept. of Energy will invest up to $366 million in energy innovation hubs, including one that will improve energy-efficient building systems design. » more
The U.S. EPA greenhouse gas reporting rule
There was heightened public attention on climate action in 2009 because President Obama shifted U.S. policy from being defensive to being proactive. Three strong federal measures for climate action... » more
There was heightened public attention on climate action in 2009 because President Obama shifted U.S. policy from being defensive to being proactive. Three strong federal measures for climate action... » more
First integrated green construction code poised for debut
Drafters of the International Code Council's International Green Construction Code (IGCC) are nearing completion of the first-ever integrated green code for traditional and high-performance... » more
Drafters of the International Code Council's International Green Construction Code (IGCC) are nearing completion of the first-ever integrated green code for traditional and high-performance... » more
Construction tops hardest hit jobs
Architects, carpenters, and mechanical engineers rank among the top hardest hit jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. » more
Architects, carpenters, and mechanical engineers rank among the top hardest hit jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. » more
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