July 23 , 2008
Greater Efficiency Through Energy Audits
By Louis Rugulo, PE, CEM
Facility managers can find expendable energy use simply by asking employees to make energy-saving suggestions...MORE
The Business Case for Green
By Jerry Yudelson, PE, MBA, LEED AP
With multiple benefits, green buildings make good business sense...MORE
The Refrigerant Shift in Centrifugal Chillers: From HCFCs to HFCs
By Tony Digmanese
Ever since a link was established between refrigerant chemistry and its impact on the environment, refrigerants have been evaluated by not only performance metrics, but ozone-depletion potential (ODP) and global-warming potential (GWP)...MORE
The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act passes House
Following the U.S. House of Representatives' approval of H.R. 3021, the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, the U.S. Green Building Council is urging the Senate to pass the legislation as well...MORE
LEED 2009 to Debut in January
The U.S. Green Building Council is changing its certification process for green buildings through its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. A 30-day online public-comment period ended June 22, and the new version, dubbed LEED 2009, is slated to debut in January...MORE
A Mega-Event for Mechanical-Systems Designers
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