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LEED-Certified Projects Reach 1 Billion Sq Ft |
The total footprint of commercial projects certified under the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC's) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System has surpassed 1 billion sq ft. Another 6 billion sq ft of projects around the world are registered for LEED certification. [More] |
Green-Building Market Grows 50 Percent |
The U.S. green-building market is accelerating, according to McGraw-Hill Construction's “Green Outlook 2011: Green Trends Driving Growth” report. The value of green-building construction starts was up 50 percent from 2008 to 2010—from $42 billion up to $55 billion to $71 billion—and represents 25 percent of all new construction activity in 2010. According to projections, the green-building market is expected to reach $135 billion by 2015. [More] |
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USGBC Announces Recipients of 2010 Leadership Awards |
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has named the recipients of its 2010 Leadership Awards, recognizing organizations and individuals who signify vision, leadership, and commitment to the evolution of green-building design and construction. The awards will be presented on Friday, Nov. 19, during the closing plenary of the USGBC’s 2010 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Chicago. The awards recognize leadership in the private, public, and non-governmental organization (NGO) sectors. [More] |
Grid-Interop Conference Setting Smart-Grid Standards |
Held in partnership with the GridWise Architecture Council, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP), the Grid-Interop Conference, to be held Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 in Rosemont, Ill., is an annual event during which industry experts, utility stakeholders, and policy makers discuss, debate, and determine the path to create interoperable systems and technology for the smart grid. [More] |
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The A3G800 Axial Fan – Economic and Ecological Performance Consistent use of ebm-papst fans with EC technology can radically reduce the power consumption compared to AC fans – and that pays off. When using ebm-papst A3G800 axial fans in heat exchangers, energy costs can be reduced by 29% at an average duty cycle of 75%, approximately 17.1 short tons of CO2 and the cost of more than 24 MWh of energy can be saved annually. This reflects our simple yet clear GreenTech philosophy. Click here for more info.--ebm-papst Inc.
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EGB Features |
Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency By Stephen J. Vamosi, PE; Intertech Design Services; Cincinnati, Ohio |
Green buildings often are assumed to be energy-efficient. However, a building's energy efficiency depends on the designer's and the owner's understanding and definition of the term. [More] |