Code Group Names 'Places to Watch in 2010'
In an attempt to facilitate the sharing of experiences, best practices, and resources within the building-energy-codes community, the Building Codes Assistant Project (BCAP)—an initiative of the Alliance to Save Energy, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy—has launched the "Ten Places to Watch in 2010" campaign, recognizing states and localities demonstrating true commitment to energy-efficient buildings....
ASHRAE to Host Commissioning Webinar
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) will host a free Webinar, “Right From the Start—Commissioning for High Performing Buildings,” April 21 from 1-4 p.m. EDT....
Deadline for Award Nominations Approaching
March 26 is the deadline for 2010 Star of Energy Efficiency Award nominations. Sponsored by the Alliance to Save Energy, the awards honor people who have demonstrated a significant and tangible commitment to the cause of energy efficiency. Nominations may be submitted via an online nomination form. ...
ASHRAE to Host Urban Existing-Buildings Conference
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) will host “Existing Buildings in Urban Areas” April 19 and 20 in New York City. The conference will educate building design and operating professionals, building owners and managers, and government officials about the theoretical and practical matters associated with major improvements in the energy efficiency of existing buildings....
January Heating-and-Cooling-Equipment Shipment Data Released
According to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), U.S. shipments of commercial gas water heaters totaled 6,598 in January, a 10-percent increase over the 6,016 units shipped in January 2009. However, shipments of commercial electric water heaters dropped 14 percent, from 4,771 units in January 2009 to 4,120 in January 2010....
NFL Coaching Great Greets AHR Expo Attendees at Daikin Booth
Don Shula (center, holding football), the winningest coach in National Football League history and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was on hand to greet visitors to Daikin AC (Americas) Inc.'s football-themed booth during the 2010 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition in Orlando, Fla. Shula posed for photographs and tossed autographed footballs to fans. The appearance was part of Daikin AC's introduction of "game-changing" products. ...
TA Hydronic College Seminar Series Coming to North America
Tour & Andersson, provider of HVAC hydronic-systems engineering and products for over 100 years, is bringing its TA Hydronic College seminar series, popular in Europe, to North America....
Model Green-Building Code Announced
Organizations representing building-safety professionals, energy and lighting engineers, green-building practitioners, architects, and technical-standard developers have come together to establish a comprehensive model green-building code designed to rapidly advance green-building practice across the United States....
Unit for Electricity Savings Named After 'Godfather' of Energy Efficiency
The Rosenfeld, proposed as a unit for electricity savings, will be named after the man seen by many people as the godfather of energy efficiency, Arthur Rosenfeld....
Conference to Focus on Building-System Performance
The Building Enclosure Council—Portland will be hosting the BEST2 Conference April 12-14 in Portland, Ore. A three-day event, the conference will be comprised of three tracks (energy efficiency, whole buildings, and fenestration) that will focus on specific aspects of building-system performance, such as high energy efficiency, good indoor climate, and long-term performance....
ConnectivityWeek 2010: Buildy Award Nominations Sought
Nominations for the seventh annual Buildy Awards, part of ConnectivityWeek 2010, which will be held May 24-27 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, Calif., are being accepted. ...
First Changes to New Green Standard Proposed
Changes to the new standard for the design of high-performance green buildings have been proposed. ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is the first code-intended commercial green-building standard in the United States. The standard provides a long-needed green-building foundation for those who strive to design, build, and operate green buildings. It covers topics such as site sustainability, water-use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and a building’s impact on the atmosphere, materials, and resources....
21 Changes to Standard 90.1 Proposed
Twenty-one addenda proposed for ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, are open for public review....
GreenMech Launches Job Board
The Green Mechanical Council (GreenMech) has launched an interactive job board, the GreenMech Career Center, which focuses on mechanical-industry companies and professionals. The career center offers a targeted resource for online employment connections. ...
ConnectivityWeek 2010: Call for Speakers Ends March 12
The call for speakers for the fifth ConnectivityWeek—to be held May 24-27 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, Calif.—will remain open until Friday, March 12. Focused on how smart, connected devices and systems will shape the future, ConnectivityWeek is made up of a number of events dedicated to vertical markets, technologies, and application strategies. Approximately 250 speakers are anticipated for keynotes, boot-camp and educational sessions, talks, panel discussions, and roundtables. ...
ASHRAE Offers Course on New Green-Building Standard
With the publication of a green-building standard, an updated online seminar reviewing its requirements will be available from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) on March 15. The seminar will focus on the requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, and be taught by Tom Lawrence, a member of the committee that developed the standard....
AHRI Sponsors HVACR Education/Training Workshop
For more than a decade, the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has sponsored an annual instructor workshop to enhance the skills and knowledge of HVACR instructors. This year, the 15th Annual Instructor Workshop will be held March 24-26 in Lansdowne, Va. In 2008, AHRI partnered with nine other organizations to host the workshop, which attracted more than 300 attendees and 40 exhibitors. ...
Association of Energy Engineers Accepting Award Nominations
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Awards are presented to energy professionals who have achieved international, national, regional, or local prominence in their fields. Candidates for awards may nominate themselves or be nominated by another individual who is an AEE member in good standing, an AEE chapter, or an AEE officer. Entries must be received by April 30....
December Heating-and-Cooling-Equipment Shipment Data Released
According to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), December 2009 brought commercial gas water heaters a 2-percent increase in shipments from 6,182 units in December 2008 to 6,279 units in December 2009. However, shipments of commercial electric water heaters dropped 16 percent to 4,053 units in December 2009, compared with 4,844 units in December 2008. ...
Changes Proposed for Standard 90.1
From green roofs to glazing products, measures to increase energy stringencies are being proposed for major sections of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. Currently, nine proposed addenda to the standard are open for public review....
Forum to Focus on Energy Efficiency's Critical Role
Sponsored by the U.S. Energy Association and Johnson Controls, the 21st annual Energy Efficiency Forum: “Energy Efficiency: Innovative Approaches, Proven Solutions” will be held June 15 and 16 in Washington, D.C. Energy experts, policy-makers, business executives, and administration officials will gather to discuss the critical role that energy efficiency in buildings, vehicles, and industry plays as the foundation for international agreements, national strategies, and local actions....
Obama Administration Launches $130 Million Building-Energy-Efficiency Effort
The Obama administration has announced a multiagency initiative to spur regional economic growth while making buildings more energy efficient. Seven federal agencies have issued a combined funding opportunity announcement of up to $129.7 million over five years to create a regional research center that will develop new building efficiency technologies and work with local partners to implement the technologies in area buildings....
Energy Efficiency Day to be Held in Washington
Featuring an in-depth discussion on the funding, technology, and policy measures required to realize energy efficiency's full potential, the Great Energy Efficiency Day will be held March 10 in Washington, D.C. An Alliance to Save Energy event, the Great Energy Efficiency Day was launched in 2004 and focuses on the need for and benefits of energy efficiency....
ASHRAE Conference to Focus on School Facilities
Maximizing facility performance and students’ potential is at the heart of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) High Performance K-12 School Facilities conference, to be held March 1 and 2 in Atlanta. The conference will present an integrated approach to complying with codes and standards while achieving a cost-effective, high-performance solution to K-12 facility design, construction, and operation. ...
BACnet Adds Language Options
During the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers’ (ASHRAE’s) 2010 Winter Conference held in January in Orlando, Fla., the BACnet committee approved the publication of eight addenda to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135, BACnet—A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks....
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