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U.S. Green Building Council Appoints Peter Templeton Interim President and CEO

September 10, 2021

Mahesh Ramanujam will be stepping down as president and CEO of USGBC, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), and Arc Skoru, effective Nov. 1, 2021.

Browning® TorqTitan™ Notched Belt – Regal Beloit Corp.

November 17, 2020

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The belt boasts zero maintenance compared to conventional V-belt.

Institute for Market Transformation Assumes Leadership of the Energy-Efficient Codes Coalition

July 28, 2020

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Established by the Alliance to Save Energy in 2007, the EECC brings together building sector advocates who are committed to improving the stringency of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with the goal of achieving net-zero construction by 2050.

Cooling Duct Systems Can't Efficiently Handle the Heat

Almost without exception, heat delivered through a system that is used for both heating and cooling is not proficient or efficient in both uses.

Jim Merfeld, P.E.

May 11, 2020

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In today’s HVAC systems, both the heating and the cooling functions are almost always delivered through the same duct and diffuser systems.

DOE Pledges $4.5 Million to Train Emergency Responders, Building Professionals

April 21, 2020

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As new technologies spread across the country, the professionals who integrate these technologies into their communities’ broader planning, safety, and resilience efforts often lack access to the most up-to-date training and information.

California Energy Alliance Appoints Clifton Stanley Lemon as Development Consultant

January 27, 2020

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Lemon will lead the effort to expand CEA membership to represent an even wider range of California energy and resource stakeholder interests.

St. Louis Releases Inaugural Building Energy Benchmarking Report & Checklist

December 21, 2019

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Improving building performance across the city could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 11% and save at least $61.5 million in annual energy costs. New report helps establish baselines on performance, while checklist provides recommended next steps.

Daikin Aims to ‘Level Up’ at 2019 Group Sales Meeting

More than 1,300 attendees received an up-close look at Daikin’s new innovations and equipment, gained access to product specialists, and more.

Herb Woerpel

November 4, 2019

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MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — It’s not about installing a better box, it’s about thinking outside the box and designing for opportunity. It’s about operating on all cylinders, advancing the industry, and driving the entire customer journey from start to finish and beyond.

NYSERDA Releases Best Practice Guidelines to Advance More Resilient and Energy-Efficient Buildings Statewide

October 12, 2019

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NYStretch Energy Code – 2020 Toolkit will aid municipalities in adopting higher efficiency standards in new and renovated construction projects

Creatively Creating a Quality Control Checklist

The memory-invoking, cost-effective, educational truth behind engineering checklists.

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

October 4, 2019

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Almost from the start of my HVAC career, I have made it a standard practice to create checklists, use checklists, and continuously improve upon them over the years.