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November 2, 2011

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The company’s Multi V III Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) commercial A/C system is suited for large-scale facilities, such as commercial office buildings, hotels, hospitals, and schools.

New Hampshire School: Simply Radiant Design

December 8, 2011

By Clifton Greim P.E. and Richard D. Miles, LEED AP BD+C

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OK, not exactly simply. This lesson plan featured a one-two combo of radiant heat and displacement ventilation, along with smart use of sensors in its ventilation strategy. Multiple lighting/daylighting tactics drive costs down further while protecting comfort, and in every aspect, the team kept their eyes on cost vs. grants and equipment payback to keep the budget in check.

Niches And Next Year

December 2, 2011

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Don’t forget some of the best from the year that was.

EE Global Forum to highlight, influence next generation of energy efficiency

February 10, 2012

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EE Global will be held March 27-29, 2012, at The Peabody Resort in Orlando, FL.Co-hosted by the Alliance to Save Energy and its affiliated Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, EE Global 2012 is the latest annual gathering of influential energy efficiency professionals from around the world.

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High school's summer job: quieter, efficient chillers

June 2, 2012

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A quiet learning environment, consistent comfort, and energy efficiency topped the list of requirements at Northbrook Junior High School in selecting chillers as part of a $1.88 million life-safety improvement renovation project. The two-story, 135,000-sq- ft school was originally built in 1958 and now serves 650 students in grades six through eight. The renovation project included replacement of all heating and cooling system components.

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Energy Efficiency Challenges

January 29, 2013

By Paul Ehrlich, P.E.

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Sooner or later, the low-hanging fruit is picked. Then what?

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