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EPA Awards For Small Biz And Congregations

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:56:03 +0000

The Agency has recognized 11 small businesses and congregations for their efforts to reduce energy consumption and increase energy efficiency.

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Houston Airport Receives Grant, Will Tackle Emissions

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:35:24 +0000

Two grants awarded through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program will allow for the purchase and installation of new solar panels, heaters, and chillers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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Twenty-Three Recognized For Energy Work

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:00:43 +0000

These industry members' induction into the new Energy Efficiency Hall of Fame was a prelude to the 20th Annual Energy Efficiency Forum.

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On-Site Energy At Higher Ed Campus

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:18:31 +0000

Working with American DG Energy Inc., the Stevens Institute of Technology has installed a 75 kW combined heat and power system and a 200 ton natural gas engine driven chiller.

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New York City Icon Goes Greener

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:55:18 +0000

Now underway, energy efficiency retrofits at the Empire State Building are being implemented through an integrated approach.

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ASHRAE Grant Challenges Students On Plug Loads

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:58:31 +0000

From computers to popcorn poppers to hair dryers, energy use in dormitories often runs rampant due an overload of appliances.

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Web Exclusive: CeBit Technology Show

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:57:33 +0000

This past Monday, March 2, marked the opening of the international trade show CeBit 2009, the world's largest trade show highlighting digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work environments.

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Web Exclusive: Track Occupant Activity, Reduce Energy Use

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:35:39 +0000

This article is contributed by John T. Anderson, president and CEO of PeopleCube, a provider of workplace, resource, and energy management technology

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LonMark Collaborating With GreenLink Alliance

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:54:57 +0000

The partnership provides a platform for LonMark’s work in with open and interoperable standards and GreenLink’s mission to expand tax incentives for the use of intelligent control technology in existing buildings.

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NYC’s First Commercial Net Metered Solar PV System In Operation

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:20:36 +0000

In August 2008, New York State Governor David A. Paterson signed legislation to expand the state's net metering laws to non-residential customers.

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Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Recognizes Efforts

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:47:41 +0000

Six individuals and organizations were presented awards by the Chicago based collaborative network.

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Restaurant Uses Vegetable Oil To Help Meet Energy Needs

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:25:43 +0000

Finz Seafood & Grill in Dedham, MA has installed a system that generates on-site electricity and hot water.

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New Alliance Includes Focus On Campus Settings

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:53:43 +0000

Owens Corning has joined with two other companies to work toward reducing energy use by up to 50% and CO2 emissions by up to 80% versus standard developments.

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The Next Step In Solar?

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:49:40 +0000

TFM's "Facility Technologist" addressed this development at the start of 2008.

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Weird Wednesday: Climate Controlled Sand

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:06:40 +0000

Forget the flip flops. Just cool the sand. That's what the developers of Palazzo Versace Hotel and Condominiums in Dubai are planning to offer.

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Pepperidge Farm Installs Second Fuel Cell Power Plant

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:07:00 +0000

The food manufacturer dedicated a 1.2 megawatt fuel cell power plant at its bakery facility in Bloomfield, CT earlier this month.

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Federal Agency Issues Agenda On Net-Zero Energy Buildings

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:44:26 +0000

The report, "Federal R&D Agenda for Net-Zero Energy, High-Performance Green Buildings," was produced by the National Science and Technology Council’s Buildings Technology Research and Development Subcommittee.

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LEED Gold for Pollution Leaders?

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:56:42 +0000

Olympic athletes were prepared to don respirators and China was forced to seed clouds, idle factories and ban vehicles to temporarily lift a pollution fog that enveloped Beijing as recently as last month.

Very interesting (albeit ironic) for USGBC to award their “gold medal” for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design to a country recognized as one of the planet’s top polluters.

Thus proving that the politics of “green” have circled the globe and that lucrative consulting proposals can be generated in multiple languages and paid in a variety of currencies…

Poor Richard

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Beijing Air Improves, Olympic Village Earns LEED Gold

BEIJING, China, August 13, 2008 – Beijing’s air quality has improved, with the sky clearly visible today

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Bank of America Invests In Energy Management Firm

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:49:40 +0000

The Charlotte, NC-based financial institution recently announced its investment in Philadelphia-based technology and services company Field Diagnostics Services, Inc.

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