Monthly Archives: October 2010

Creation of COMNET

Posted on October 14, 2010 by mkellar

The Residential Energy Services Network, RESNET, announced the creation of COMNET to address the ratings for energy efficiency of commercial buildings. COMNET will offer guidelines for energy modeling and certification of commercial energy auditors and raters. The standardized modeling practices … Continue reading →

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Net Zero Energy Buildings in California

Posted on October 14, 2010 by mkellar

The California Public Utilities Commission has created a strategic plan calling for net-zero energy commercial buildings by 2030, and net-zero energy residential construction by 2020. The plan also raises minimum energy performance through codes and developing financial tools for the … Continue reading →

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UL Environment and EcoLogo Partnership

Posted on October 14, 2010 by mkellar

Underwriters Laboratory Environment has acquired Terrachoice, the manager of the EcoLogo Program. Terrachoice is based in Ottawa, Canada. Both brands will continue. The EcoLogo brand will be emphasized in Canadian markets where it is already established. It restricts certification to … Continue reading →

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Solar Power On the Move!

Posted on October 12, 2010 by mkellar

As an example of the growing use of solar power, the Shiken Company, based in Japan, is developing a solar-powered toothbrush. The device features a solar panel in its base that produces about the same amount of power that a … Continue reading →

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