Information on the energy performance of more than 60,000 commercial and residential buildings across the country is available in a free, publicly available database launched by the U.S. Department of Energy....More

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will give the opening keynote address for the U.S. Green Building Council’s 2013 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which will be held Nov. 20-22 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia....More

In 2012, Meadowbrook Gardens, a 10-building, 151-unit apartment complex in Parsippany, N.J., underwent an extensive renovation, including upgrades to heating and hot-water systems. The goal of The InterGroup Corp., the Los Angeles-based owner of the complex, was to individualize utilities for each unit and increase overall energy efficiency....More

Despite a long and impressive history—it originated with the ancient Romans and was advanced by Thomas Edison—district energy is underappreciated in the United States. It is growing—at present, there are approximately 2,500 systems operating in all 50 states—but not at the pace it is elsewhere. In the Middle East and across Europe and Scandinavia in particular, district energy is extremely popular. Why is it so much less so in the target-rich United States? This article offers an explanation and is intended to inspire discussion of and interest in district energy for the heating and cooling of buildings....More

The EPA's Boiler MACT rules have been in the works for a very long time. As of May 31st, the first of those rules, focused on major-source boilers, are now in effect....More

Outstanding new products for HVAC design and facilities engineers....More