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Monthly Archives: March 2012
LEED 2012 Draft
The deadline for comments on the 3rd public comment LEED 2012 draft was March 20. USGBC is expected to launch the new version of LEED in the fall of 2012
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USGBC launches product database
The U.S. Green Building Council, in conjunction with The Home Depot, has launched an online products database at www.leed.homedepot.com that features products geared toward residential green building and that may contribute to points and prerequisites for the LEED for Homes … Continue reading
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White Paper
A report by the Alliance to Save Energy, titled Energy Efficiency: A Tool for Climate Change Adaptation, explores how energy efficiency – which has long been used as a tool for avoiding climate change – can also help governments, utilities … Continue reading
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New NASA Study on Cool Roofs
A new NASA study of how different white roofing materials performed “in the field” in New York City over multiple years found that even the least expensive white roof coating reduced peak rooftop temperatures in summer by an average of … Continue reading
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Installation of solar energy systems jumps
Installation of solar energy systems jumped across the country in 2011. In 2010, 887 megawatts worth of systems were installed and last year, 1,855 megawatts were put in, according to a report from GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries … Continue reading
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DOE announcement
The DOE announced the availability of up to $5.2 million in fiscal year 2012 to develop improved building efficiency technologies, including advanced heating and cooling systems and high efficiency insulation, windows and roofs. This funding will advance the research, development, … Continue reading
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American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), on-bill financing
According to a study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), on-bill financing – or paying for energy efficiency improvements through utility bills – is becoming more widely available across the country and therefore more organizations are participating. … Continue reading
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OneRoof Energy
OneRoof Energy, a San Diego-based solar company, will spend much of the $50 million acquired in its first funding round to buy residential power systems for as many as 1,200 homes. OneRoof’s solar panels can double as roofing tiles while … Continue reading
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DOE’s SunShot vision
The DOE’s recently released SunShot Vision Study provides an in-depth assessment of the potential for solar technologies to meet a significant share of electricity demand in the United States during the next several decades. The DOE study explores a future … Continue reading
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ASHRAE has updated its how-to audit guide
ASHRAE has updated its how-to audit guide, “Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits”. The new edition promotes best practices with from building a successful audit team to choosing analytical methods, conducting site visits, and organizing reports. The new book also … Continue reading
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