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By Heidi Schwartz, on June 3, 2010, at 10:09 am
Across all regions surveyed, energy management is considered an important priority among commercial decision makers (92%). Notably, respondents from India (85%) and China (80%) were more likely to consider energy management very or extremely important as compared to those in Europe (55%) and North America (53%).
Continue reading Energy Efficiency Investments Still Strong Despite Recession
By Heidi Schwartz, on June 2, 2010, at 10:47 am
Protocols are developed at three levels for each of six performance categories: energy, water, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, lighting, and acoustics.
Continue reading Protocols for Performance Measurement Offered by Leading Building Groups
By Heidi Schwartz, on May 12, 2010, at 9:42 am
Public comments, which can be submitted until this Friday, May 14, will serve as the agenda for the hearings.
Continue reading IGCC Hearings Slated for August; Comments Due 5/14/10
By Heidi Schwartz, on January 28, 2010, at 10:58 am
The goal of Standard 189.1 is to provide significant energy reduction over that in ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 (with a broader scope than Standard 90.1)and suggest minimum requirements for the siting, design, and construction of high performance, green buildings.
Continue reading Standard 189.1 Code for High Performance Green Buildings
By Heidi Schwartz, on December 22, 2009, at 2:06 pm
Drafters of IGCC are nearing completion of the first ever integrated green code for traditional and high performance commercial buildings, set for a public release in March.
Continue reading First Integrated Green Construction Code Poised For 2010 Debut
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