Green Building

ASHRAE's New Edition of Residential Energy Performance Standard Sets Bold GHG Reduction and IEQ Targets

September 4, 2024

This updated edition introduces groundbreaking advancements in building design and sets ambitious goals for energy efficiency, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, and indoor environmental quality (IEQ).

Green Ideas

PFAS Not Used in Pipe Production

Stringent regulations and standards govern plastic pipe production, especially those used for our drinking water supply.

September 2, 2024

Mimi Egg

Plastic pipe, typically made from materials such as PVC, PE and PP, does not contain PFAS, synthetic chemicals used in various industrial applications and consumer products. Stringent regulations and standards govern plastic pipe production, especially those used for our drinking water supply.

Feature

YMCA Lowers Environmental Impact

YMCA integrates condensing boiler with co-gen system.

September 2, 2024

Dan Vastyan

A case study on the Waterbury YMCA’s steam boiler replacement and integration of a condensing boiler with co-gen system.

The Future Is Now

Water, Entropy and the Future of Energy Management

With unparalleled capacity to store and transfer energy, water can be a viable solution to a sustainable and resilient world

September 2, 2024

John Mullen

Thermal energy networks help buildings communicate with each other in warmth and coolness through piping networks. New columnist John Mullen explains how these shared energy networks use “waste” heat from sewage wastewater, collected stormwater or existing fire suppression systems to use elsewhere in buildings.

Armstrong International Announces Expansion Into Brazil

August 30, 2024

The global energy manager enters Brazil as the nation leads Latin America’s energy transition.

ASHRAE Announces 2024-25 Society Scholarship Recipients

August 29, 2024

ASHRAE has announced the recipients of 36 Society scholarships, totaling $208,500, for the 2024-25 academic year.

Erickson Strong Scholarship Winners Announced

August 28, 2024

The winners of the 2024 Erickson Strong Scholarship are Angie Waechter of Blair Fire Protection, and Brad DeLaurier of CornerStone One.

ASHRAE Launches Comprehensive Data Center Resources Hub

August 26, 2024

ASHRAE has launched a new Data Center Resources page to help professionals maintain optimal temperature and humidity levels in data centers, where servers and other computing equipment generate significant amounts of heat.

Call for Committee: PMG Code Action Committee

August 23, 2024

The International Code Council is currently seeking industry stakeholders to volunteer for the Plumbing Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code Action Committee.