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

June 25, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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.

ASHRAE Signs MoU Agreement with DOE

May 24, 2019

ASHRAE and DOE seek to work cooperatively to improve the efficient use of energy; building resilience; and building performance, including for occupants.

PPI Announces Projects and Members of the Year

May 23, 2019

The winners range from a net-zero housing complex to a North Pole drinking water pipeline.

Uponor, Belkin Invest Additional $12 Million to Grow Phyn

May 10, 2019

New investment will be used for ongoing R&D as well as continuing efforts to grow in the North American and European markets.

DOE Announces $33.5 Million for Energy-Efficient, Advanced Building Construction Techniques

May 7, 2019

The Advanced Building Construction with Energy-Efficient Technologies & Practices (ABC) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) aims to develop deep energy retrofit and new construction technologies that tackle a combination of envelope, heating, cooling, water heating, and ventilation issues.