Green Building and Energy Efficiency News
Research Center earns LEED Gold certification
Daikin and McQuay earned LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for its Applied Development Center (ADC) located at McQuay world headquarters. » more
Building performance data display
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) and QA Graphics have collaborated in order to provide users of the Green Globes assessment program with a solution to display real-time building performance data. » more
Most Visited Articles on the Website during November
The most visited articles on the Consulting-Specifying Engineer website during November included articles on selecting VFDs, choosing LEDs, sustainable data center power, and firestopping exposed... » more
Secretary Chu and seven other Agencies launch Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu joined seven other U.S. Government agencies in launching the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative, a coordinated effort to promote renewable... » more
Leading Business and Environmental Groups Urge Action on Buildings and Cities at U.N. Climate Summit
During the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change conference, 40 environmental and business organizations joined forces to urge governments to prioritize reducing greenhouse gas emissions from... » more
Secretary Chu to Participate in New Millenium Nuclear Summit
On December 7th, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu will participate in the New Millenium Nuclear Summit along with White House Advisor Carol Browner, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman... » more
LEED-designed university performing arts center, academic building completed
The $73 million project for Soka University in Orange County posed unique construction challenges and incorporated sustainable building methods to seek LEED Gold Certification » more
Right-sizing HVAC
Improperly designed HVAC systems can be a source of headaches. Too big for a project and they can lead to huge bills, both at the outset and over years of operation; too small, and they don’t provide... » more
DOE rules impact transformer efficiencies
Building designers must keep the Dept. of Energy’s new standards when selecting and evaluating distribution transformers. » more
Energy profile: Where have we been, and where are we headed?
Looking at energy consumption patterns of the past can help us promote responsible energy use in the future. » more
Energy future: Insights into the U.S. energy portfolio and consumption patterns
Measuring commercial buildings’ energy use is the key to curbing energy waste. » more
Mechanical and electrical engineering: Things that keep me up at night
There are several emerging mechanical and electrical engineering technical trends that are worrisome to this author. » more
12 New Year’s resolutions for engineers
Here’s a road map for career and company refinement and growth heading into 2011. » more
A doer on a mission
At Air Liquide, Vickie manages the investment development process for North America. At ASME, her commitment is to further the professional stature of mechanical engineers by working through the... » more
Application Update: A/C controls handle the heat of a growing shop floor
YH America Inc. cuts HVAC energy consumption using A/C control system, while adding 600 hp of growth, for energy savings and feedback expected to help machine maintenance. » more
Cloud-Ready Web Application simplifies display of live building data
QA Graphics announced the release of version 2.0 of their Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard (EEED), an interactive solution used by organizations to display real-time building data and educate... » more
USGBC Announces “LEED Automation” to Streamline and Create Capacity for LEED Green Building Projects
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced LEED Automation, a new program in collaboration with leading technology companies that is designed to streamline and create capacity for the LEED... » more
Talking yourself up
Engineers have a reputation of being less-than-great communicators, but selling energy-efficient design requires a keen ability to paint a verbal picture about your capabilities. Here are some tips. » more
Leading the charge
Meet Robert Linder, PE, a mechanical engineer with a focus on commissioning, retrocommissioning, energy audits, and overall problem solving. » more
Communicating so others hear
Communication skills are critical to your career and will help you see things from the other person’s point of view. » more
Advanced solar tracking function block
Wago Corporation’s free Solar Positioning Function Block (SPFB) increases concentrated solar arrangement effectiveness. SPFB achieves this by enabling dynamic solar mirrors to track the sun’s arc... » more
Wago Corporation’s free Solar Positioning Function Block (SPFB) increases concentrated solar arrangement effectiveness. SPFB achieves this by enabling dynamic solar mirrors to track the sun’s arc... » more
Research Center earns LEED Gold certificationDaikin and McQuay earned LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for its Applied Development Center (ADC) located at McQuay world headquarters. » more
Building performance data displayThe Green Building Initiative (GBI) and QA Graphics have collaborated in order to provide users of the Green Globes assessment program with a solution to display real-time building performance data. » more
Most Visited Articles on the Website during NovemberThe most visited articles on the Consulting-Specifying Engineer website during November included articles on selecting VFDs, choosing LEDs, sustainable data center power, and firestopping exposed... » more
Secretary Chu and seven other Agencies launch Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export InitiativeU.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu joined seven other U.S. Government agencies in launching the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative, a coordinated effort to promote renewable... » more
Leading Business and Environmental Groups Urge Action on Buildings and Cities at U.N. Climate Summit During the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change conference, 40 environmental and business organizations joined forces to urge governments to prioritize reducing greenhouse gas emissions from... » more
Secretary Chu to Participate in New Millenium Nuclear Summit On December 7th, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu will participate in the New Millenium Nuclear Summit along with White House Advisor Carol Browner, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman... » more
LEED-designed university performing arts center, academic building completedThe $73 million project for Soka University in Orange County posed unique construction challenges and incorporated sustainable building methods to seek LEED Gold Certification » more
Right-sizing HVACImproperly designed HVAC systems can be a source of headaches. Too big for a project and they can lead to huge bills, both at the outset and over years of operation; too small, and they don’t provide... » more
DOE rules impact transformer efficienciesBuilding designers must keep the Dept. of Energy’s new standards when selecting and evaluating distribution transformers. » more
Energy profile: Where have we been, and where are we headed?Looking at energy consumption patterns of the past can help us promote responsible energy use in the future. » more
Energy future: Insights into the U.S. energy portfolio and consumption patternsMeasuring commercial buildings’ energy use is the key to curbing energy waste. » more
Mechanical and electrical engineering: Things that keep me up at nightThere are several emerging mechanical and electrical engineering technical trends that are worrisome to this author. » more
12 New Year’s resolutions for engineersHere’s a road map for career and company refinement and growth heading into 2011. » more
A doer on a missionAt Air Liquide, Vickie manages the investment development process for North America. At ASME, her commitment is to further the professional stature of mechanical engineers by working through the... » more
Sustainable Engineering: Energy master plan reduces costs
Need higher efficiency? Drop the piecemeal approach to managing energy and sustainability initiatives. An integrated energy master plan, including discrete, batch, and processing lines, helps... » more
Need higher efficiency? Drop the piecemeal approach to managing energy and sustainability initiatives. An integrated energy master plan, including discrete, batch, and processing lines, helps... » more
Application Update: A/C controls handle the heat of a growing shop floorYH America Inc. cuts HVAC energy consumption using A/C control system, while adding 600 hp of growth, for energy savings and feedback expected to help machine maintenance. » more
Energy savings for industrial operations, manufacturing
Participation in U.S. Department of Energy program continues Opto 22's efforts toward conservation and sustainability. » more
Participation in U.S. Department of Energy program continues Opto 22's efforts toward conservation and sustainability. » more
Cloud-Ready Web Application simplifies display of live building dataQA Graphics announced the release of version 2.0 of their Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard (EEED), an interactive solution used by organizations to display real-time building data and educate... » more
USGBC Announces “LEED Automation” to Streamline and Create Capacity for LEED Green Building ProjectsThe U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced LEED Automation, a new program in collaboration with leading technology companies that is designed to streamline and create capacity for the LEED... » more
Talking yourself upEngineers have a reputation of being less-than-great communicators, but selling energy-efficient design requires a keen ability to paint a verbal picture about your capabilities. Here are some tips. » more
Leading the chargeMeet Robert Linder, PE, a mechanical engineer with a focus on commissioning, retrocommissioning, energy audits, and overall problem solving. » more
Communicating so others hearCommunication skills are critical to your career and will help you see things from the other person’s point of view. » more
It’s all about relationships
It’s relationships, both personal and professional, that are so important. » more
It’s relationships, both personal and professional, that are so important. » more
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