Green Building and Energy Efficiency News
2010 Product of the Year Winners
At the close of the Sixth Annual Product of the Year Awards, one thing stands out above the rest—this year was definitely different from years past. » more
Report helps build the case for energy code compliance
IMT Report shows that every dollar spent yields $6 in energy savings and an additional $810 Million Funding is Needed to Achieve 90% Compliance with Building Energy Codes. » more
UNCW Makes $4.5 Million Upgrade Pay for Itself
In a collaboration with energy solutions provider Brady, the University of North Carolina Wilmington is making a $4.5 million facility upgrade pay for itself. The project includes a performance... » more
Commercial Solar thermal systems
Lochinvar Corp. and TiSUN have joined forces to bring new solar thermal systems to the commercial market in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. » more
Steam plant decentralization project
In 2004, Sandia National Laboratories, located at the Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M., began researching what would be required to decentralize the steam plant that has been in use on... » more
Bright light, brighter students
Good school lighting provides myriad benefits—including lower power bills and boosted test scores—but effective design requires smart planning. » more
Higher education, higher protection
In response to the shooting incident at Virginia Tech in 2007 and other similar events, the call for providing better forms of emergency communications on a university campus is growing at a rapid... » more
Spa treatment for hotel HVAC system
In January 2009, construction began on a new, upscale Renaissance Boston Hotel & Spa at Patriot Place in Boston. The building’s owner wanted a top performing, energy efficient HVAC system that... » more
Designing Efficient Schools
Working to design a LEED-certified school? This article highlights some MEP trends, including the latest HVAC trends. » more
Designing Efficient Schools: Design Strategies
MEP and HVAC trends for designing a LEED-certified school. » more
Designing Efficient Schools: LEED MEP Related Credits
A Project Checklist and the Impact of MEP Related LEED Credits » more
Designing Efficient Schools: Case Study
Chicago Public School Mariano Azuela Elementary School » more
Solar Roofing Report
EagleView Technologies introduced a new solar roofing report that is an innovative break through for solar integrators, solar installers, and the overall roofing industry. With a new technology,... » more
Cutting Energy Costs in Hospitals
You hear a lot these days about sustainable design’s “triple bottom line” of planet, people, and profit. Efficiency is essential to sustaining the successful operation of any energy-intensive... » more
Get Smart Fast on LEDs
LEDs are gaining credibility in the lighting market, and engineers need to learn to use LED technology quickly » more
EPA's National Building Competition aims to get buildings into shape
Fourteen buildings from across the U.S. are going head-to-head to work off their waste and reduce their energy use the most to win EPA's first-ever National Building Competition. EPA is hoping to... » more
Smartest Buildings in America announced
Siemens Industry Inc on Aug. 26, 2010, identified the four smartest buildings in America, winners of its inaugural Smartest Building in America Challenge. Grand prize winners are the Duke Energy... » more
Web-based interactive tools
Siemens Industry Inc. has launched a new suite of interactive tools on its Green Online Tools web page. » more
Video: Siemens talks Energy Efficiency and Smart Grid Technology
Siemens sits down with CSE to discuss energy efficiency and Smart Grid Technology » more
2010 Product of the Year WinnersAt the close of the Sixth Annual Product of the Year Awards, one thing stands out above the rest—this year was definitely different from years past. » more
Transformers
Schneider Electric Introduces Premium 30 Energy Efficient Transformers with NEMA Approval. » more
Schneider Electric Introduces Premium 30 Energy Efficient Transformers with NEMA Approval. » more
Report helps build the case for energy code complianceIMT Report shows that every dollar spent yields $6 in energy savings and an additional $810 Million Funding is Needed to Achieve 90% Compliance with Building Energy Codes. » more
UNCW Makes $4.5 Million Upgrade Pay for ItselfIn a collaboration with energy solutions provider Brady, the University of North Carolina Wilmington is making a $4.5 million facility upgrade pay for itself. The project includes a performance... » more
Commercial Solar thermal systemsLochinvar Corp. and TiSUN have joined forces to bring new solar thermal systems to the commercial market in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. » more
Steam plant decentralization projectIn 2004, Sandia National Laboratories, located at the Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M., began researching what would be required to decentralize the steam plant that has been in use on... » more
Bright light, brighter studentsGood school lighting provides myriad benefits—including lower power bills and boosted test scores—but effective design requires smart planning. » more
Higher education, higher protectionIn response to the shooting incident at Virginia Tech in 2007 and other similar events, the call for providing better forms of emergency communications on a university campus is growing at a rapid... » more
Spa treatment for hotel HVAC systemIn January 2009, construction began on a new, upscale Renaissance Boston Hotel & Spa at Patriot Place in Boston. The building’s owner wanted a top performing, energy efficient HVAC system that... » more
Designing Efficient SchoolsWorking to design a LEED-certified school? This article highlights some MEP trends, including the latest HVAC trends. » more
Designing Efficient Schools: Design StrategiesMEP and HVAC trends for designing a LEED-certified school. » more
Designing Efficient Schools: LEED MEP Related CreditsA Project Checklist and the Impact of MEP Related LEED Credits » more
Designing Efficient Schools: Case StudyChicago Public School Mariano Azuela Elementary School » more
Acoustical Performance Standards for Schools
Updated standards provide recommendations for acoustic criteria for background noise, reverberation, and sound isolation for schools. » more
Updated standards provide recommendations for acoustic criteria for background noise, reverberation, and sound isolation for schools. » more
Solar Roofing ReportEagleView Technologies introduced a new solar roofing report that is an innovative break through for solar integrators, solar installers, and the overall roofing industry. With a new technology,... » more
Cutting Energy Costs in HospitalsYou hear a lot these days about sustainable design’s “triple bottom line” of planet, people, and profit. Efficiency is essential to sustaining the successful operation of any energy-intensive... » more
Grading our school systems
September is the month that most children—and adults, for that matter—go back to school. » more
September is the month that most children—and adults, for that matter—go back to school. » more
Get Smart Fast on LEDsLEDs are gaining credibility in the lighting market, and engineers need to learn to use LED technology quickly » more
EPA's National Building Competition aims to get buildings into shapeFourteen buildings from across the U.S. are going head-to-head to work off their waste and reduce their energy use the most to win EPA's first-ever National Building Competition. EPA is hoping to... » more
Smartest Buildings in America announcedSiemens Industry Inc on Aug. 26, 2010, identified the four smartest buildings in America, winners of its inaugural Smartest Building in America Challenge. Grand prize winners are the Duke Energy... » more
Web-based interactive toolsSiemens Industry Inc. has launched a new suite of interactive tools on its Green Online Tools web page. » more
Lighting controls
New Powerlink EM Lighting Control System from Schneider Electric Incorporates Smart Metering Technology. » more
New Powerlink EM Lighting Control System from Schneider Electric Incorporates Smart Metering Technology. » more
Video: Siemens talks Energy Efficiency and Smart Grid TechnologySiemens sits down with CSE to discuss energy efficiency and Smart Grid Technology » more
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