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Utah Legislature Updates Commercial Energy Code

March 5, 2019

Commercial provisions fall into four main sections: building envelope, mechanical systems, electrical power and lighting, and service water heating.

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What Did That Cost?

The energy consumption fog.

March 4, 2019

Max Rohr

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How many of us are even looking at, let alone analyzing our monthly energy bills? This obscured cost of energy is one of the reasons why the United States uses so much of it.

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Lochinvar, EC POWER Launch Cogeneration System at AHR Expo

The XRGI25 can produce both energy-efficient heat for domestic hot water and electricity to reduce energy consumption from external power sources.

March 4, 2019

Steve Smith

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Lochinvar and European partner EC POWER officially launched the XRGI25, a cogeneration system for the North American market, during a press conference, Jan. 15, at Lochinvar’s booth at this year’s AHR Expo in Atlanta.

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Rainwater Harvesting on a Superblock Scale

St. Paul soccer stadium uses a rainwater catchment system to manage water resources sustainably.

March 4, 2019

Dave Stark

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The Future is Now

Geothermal Emerges from the Underground

The technology’s use is increasing around the world in more innovative ways.

March 4, 2019

BF Nagy

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The technology’s use is increasing around the world in more innovative ways to save on heating and cooling costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve indoor air quality.

Sloan Equips Hotel Zachary With Sustainable Wrigleyville Restrooms

February 28, 2019

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As the Official Water Efficiency Partner of the Chicago Cubs, Sloan outfits Wrigley Field with sustainable products – and is providing Hotel Zachary communal lobby restrooms with those same amenities.

Ashley Eusey: Her Career Built On Love of Art and Science

February 28, 2019

Ashlei Williams

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Meet Ashley Eusey, PE, LEED AP, GGP, registered architectural engineer at Hoefer Wysocki.

ASHRAE President Sheila Hayter Tours Nortek Factory, Promotes “Building Our New Energy Future” Campaign

February 21, 2019

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ASHRAE looks to manufacturers for help planning and executing tomorrow’s HVAC equipment and building energy efficiency to reach a net-zero impact goal.

ASHRAE Seeks Presentations for 2019 Building Performance Analysis Conference

February 6, 2019

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Building modeling professionals and practitioners are invited to submit presentation proposals between 20 to 30 minutes in length or 90-minute panel and seminar sessions.

Digital Exclusive: Well Buildings — The Thermal Comfort Challenge

February 5, 2019

361 Degrees

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The aim, when taking a holistic approach to building design, is to consider all the factors that affect thermal comfort, and apply that knowledge to make the majority of people comfortable for the majority of the time.