Green Building and Energy Efficiency News
Which states will lead the construction recovery?
Twenty states account for more than 75% of the U.S. construction market. Find out which state is projected to lead the recovery. » more
Twenty states account for more than 75% of the U.S. construction market. Find out which state is projected to lead the recovery. » more
U.S. unemployment to peak by March: poll
National Assn. of Business Economics panelists believe the end of net employment losses is near. » more
National Assn. of Business Economics panelists believe the end of net employment losses is near. » more
Engineering gets a boost from the president
President Obama will encourage students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math. » more
President Obama will encourage students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math. » more
A surplus of energy that might even last
A New York Times article analyzes the current state of the energy market in the U.S. and provides predictions for energy consumption and demand in the future. » more
A New York Times article analyzes the current state of the energy market in the U.S. and provides predictions for energy consumption and demand in the future. » more
Interactive map depicts the growth of unemployment from 2007 through 2009
For an interactive map based on the U.S. Dept. of Labor Statistics unemployment data, read this story. » more
For an interactive map based on the U.S. Dept. of Labor Statistics unemployment data, read this story. » more
Clean energy loan legislation passes in New York Senate and Assembly
A new clean energy loan bill will help provide New York access to more than $450 million in Federal Funds designed for clean energy retrofits and renewable energy systems. » more
A new clean energy loan bill will help provide New York access to more than $450 million in Federal Funds designed for clean energy retrofits and renewable energy systems. » more
ASHRAE publishes design guide for healthcare facilities
Advanced Energy Design Guide designed to help health care facilities increase efficiency by 30% over 90.1-1999 » more
Advanced Energy Design Guide designed to help health care facilities increase efficiency by 30% over 90.1-1999 » more
ASHRAE releases efficiency guide for existing buildings
Making a case for energy efficiency in existing buildings: new industry publication now available from ASHRAE. » more
Making a case for energy efficiency in existing buildings: new industry publication now available from ASHRAE. » more
U.S., China make clean energy announcements
The United States and China have announced a variety of measures to strengthen the countries' clean energy efforts. » more
The United States and China have announced a variety of measures to strengthen the countries' clean energy efforts. » more
Controlling dew point
Modern problems with high humidity, poor comfort, condensation, and mold are avoided by using a new version of an old technique. » more
Modern problems with high humidity, poor comfort, condensation, and mold are avoided by using a new version of an old technique. » more
The team approach to healthcare projects
Major construction projects and energy retrofits in the healthcare industry can be complex for hospital management and staff. Typically, the need for growth, service line expansion, and... » more
Major construction projects and energy retrofits in the healthcare industry can be complex for hospital management and staff. Typically, the need for growth, service line expansion, and... » more
Bridging the climate change gap
I asked an assistant recently to perform some research regarding the science of climate change. The instructions were simple, requiring research that would support definitive opinion on the science... » more
I asked an assistant recently to perform some research regarding the science of climate change. The instructions were simple, requiring research that would support definitive opinion on the science... » more
HVAC alliance formed
The ClimateTalk Alliance will establish a common communication infrastructure for HVAC and smart energy devices, enabling easy interoperability of diverse applications across multiple protocols. » more
The ClimateTalk Alliance will establish a common communication infrastructure for HVAC and smart energy devices, enabling easy interoperability of diverse applications across multiple protocols. » more
Top 10 green building products announced
BuildingGreen has announced the 2009 Top-10 Green Building Products. » more
BuildingGreen has announced the 2009 Top-10 Green Building Products. » more
Study: Green building to support 8 million jobs over next 4 years
A report from the U.S. Green Building Council and Booz Allen Hamilton shows that green construction will contribute $554 billion to the U.S. GDP between 2009 and 2013. » more
A report from the U.S. Green Building Council and Booz Allen Hamilton shows that green construction will contribute $554 billion to the U.S. GDP between 2009 and 2013. » more
EnOcean Alliance announces open-specification for wireless sensors
The first global, open-specification for energy-harvesting wireless sensors was announced by the EnOcean Alliance at Greenbuild 2009. » more
The first global, open-specification for energy-harvesting wireless sensors was announced by the EnOcean Alliance at Greenbuild 2009. » more
California has most energy efficiency policies
An ACEEE report shows that California leads the country in energy efficiency policies. » more
An ACEEE report shows that California leads the country in energy efficiency policies. » more
IECC recommends energy-efficient codes
IECC building code recommendations add up to 30% in energy efficiency gains. » more
IECC building code recommendations add up to 30% in energy efficiency gains. » more
The Green Building Market and Impact Report 2009 is released
An annual green buildings report highlights the impact of LEED-certified buildings. » more
An annual green buildings report highlights the impact of LEED-certified buildings. » more
DOE boosts industrial energy efficiency program
Secretary Chu has announced more than $155 million for industrial energy efficiency projects. » more
Secretary Chu has announced more than $155 million for industrial energy efficiency projects. » more
Slump sinks visa program
The weak economy has eroded employment even among highly trained professionals. » more
The weak economy has eroded employment even among highly trained professionals. » more
Willis Tower looks to go green, from the rooftops on down
Rooftop gardens part of plan to improve efficiency. » more
Rooftop gardens part of plan to improve efficiency. » more
Letters
Engineering shortage in America? With reference to the article “ The 10 hardest jobs to fill in America ” in the Consulting-Specifying Engineer July 2009 issue, these labor deficits are blamed on... » more
Engineering shortage in America? With reference to the article “ The 10 hardest jobs to fill in America ” in the Consulting-Specifying Engineer July 2009 issue, these labor deficits are blamed on... » more
DOE boosts industrial energy efficiency program
According to the Dept. of Energy (DOE), Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced that the DOE is awarding more than $155 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for 41... » more
According to the Dept. of Energy (DOE), Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced that the DOE is awarding more than $155 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for 41... » more
The U.S. government's plan to improve the nation's smart grid
A $3.4-billion portion of the ARRA will help modernize the U.S. smart grid, while integrating renewable energy resources into the nation's power infrastructure. » more
A $3.4-billion portion of the ARRA will help modernize the U.S. smart grid, while integrating renewable energy resources into the nation's power infrastructure. » more
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