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ASHRAE Wraps Up 2019 Annual Conference

June 28, 2019

Sustainable energy, building performance and refrigeration technologies were just some of the topics of great interest as HVACR professionals from around the world exchanged knowledge at this year's conference.

PPI Gives Project of the Year Award to Net-Zero, Geothermal Community

June 26, 2019

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While achieving net zero for one building is somewhat practical, the developer of Whisper Valley in Austin, Texas, decided that the entire 2,000-acre community with some 7,200 homes would be net-zero ready.

New Advanced Energy Design Guide Available to Achieve Zero Energy Office Buildings

June 26, 2019

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Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small to Medium Office Buildings: Achieving Zero Energy, provides direction for designing and constructing zero energy office buildings in all climate zones.

AHR Expo Now Accepting 2020 Innovation Awards Submissions

June 25, 2019

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The annual competition honors the most innovative and original products, systems and technologies showcased at each year’s AHR Expo.

IAPMO Advances Development of 2021 Solar, Hydronics & Geothermal Code and Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code

June 25, 2019

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The USHGC Technical Committee also requested the formation of a Hydronics Task Group to review all hydronics proposals.

Green Building Initiative Announces Release of Green Globes 2019 as a Revised American National Standard

June 19, 2019

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GBI is the only green building organization to deliver its rating system through an ANSI-audited consensus process.

ASHRAE Announces Design Details of New Global Headquarters

June 6, 2019

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The new, renovated building will become a showcase for the latest HVACR equipment and technology, providing a destination venue for industry visitors and members to experience.

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Don’t Let Your Energy Go Down the Drain

Using Sewage Wastewater Energy Exchange to heat and cool buildings by capturing and re-using expended energy.

June 4, 2019

Don Posson, PE, LEED AP

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As much as 40 percent to 50 percent of a building’s energy is contained in sewage and literally goes down the drain every day.

The Future is Now

Is America’s Drinking Water Safe?

Aging infrastructure is putting our drinking water at risk.

June 4, 2019

BF Nagy

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There are two good reasons readers should be asking if our drinking water is safe. The obvious one is the responsibility we share to create healthy communities for our families and ourselves.

ASHRAE to Begin Renovation to Create New Net-Zero World HQ Building

Ameresco Partners with North Carolina School System for Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract

May 28, 2019

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The project, which is expected to save Wake County Public School System more than $690,000 annually, includes boiler system replacement, domestic water conversion, and pumping system upgrades.