IFMA, ASHRAE Collaborate on Energy Efficiency Issues
The memorandum of understanding calls for sharing resources and collaborating on projects, publications, sustainability research, and educational offerings. ASHRAE and IFMA will also work together on legislative and regulatory issues through their Washington, DC, offices.
Ohio's Infrastructure Receives a Grade of C-
The ASCE Ohio Council estimates that an investment in infrastructure renewal of more than $46 billion is needed over the next five years to address the state's crumbling infrastructure.
Smart Grids Gaining Momentum?
Earlier this month, the first set of standards needed for the interoperability and security of smart grid development was announced.
New Energy Code Adopted by Massachusetts
The stretch code applies to new and existing building types, but the standards related to new, small- and mid-sized commercial buildings are based on a protocol developed by New Buildings Institute (NBI) called Core Performance.
Lighting Project Earns GE Edison Award
The participants have been recognized for their work on lighting the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium (c.1927) in California.
The Facility Technologist: Getting Smart With Energy
The development of smart power grids is underway.
Retailers and Manufacturers Join Forces to Help Drive Efficiency in Electronic Products
For the first time in the United States, utilities, retailers, and manufacturers are joining together to help businesses become more informed about the benefits of purchasing energy efficient electronic products. In addition to the two utilities, this Business and Consumer Electronics program includes Best Buy, Sears Holding Company, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, and Lenovo.
Renewable Energy Goal Reached
Dow Chemical, DuPont, Georgia-Pacific, IBM, Interface Inc., and Pitney Bowes Inc. are among the group of corporate energy buyers that reached a collective goal of purchasing 1,000 megawatts of power generated from renewable energy sources.
IFMA Goes to Washington
Members of the U.S. Congress and representatives from IFMA met to discuss energy efficiency and high performance federal buildings last week during IFMA Advocacy Day.
The State Of Solar Photovoltaics
Two recently released reports examine the growth of this market for buildings.
AHRI Moves Certification Marks Under One Umbrella
The association will use a unified mark to identify HVAC/R products that have achieved third-party certification of their performance ratings.
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Industry members can enter for a chance to win a vacation from Universal Lighting Technologies.
A Look At LED Lighting
LED lighting, with its promise of high levels of energy efficiency and long operating life, is being used in certain applications in many facilities. However, the technology is not mainstream in today's facilities.
Strategy During Economic Downturn? Back To Basics
The 2009 Ernst & Young real estate business risk report, produced in conjunction with Oxford Analytica, itemizes the 10 top business risks faced by the industry as ranked by leading sector analysts.
Sustaining Initiative
The Second Annual SustainIU initiative at the Bloomington campus of Indiana University kicks off today.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: MGE Galaxy EPS 8000
The new uninterruptible power supply (UPS) from APC by Schneider Electric is designed to meet the needs of many environments.
IFMA Joins Group to Advise Department of Energy on High-Performance Green Building
IFMA has joined a consortium of other organizations from the building community that seeks to provide guidance and technical expertise on sustainability issues to the DOE's Building Technologies Program.
New York City Icon Goes Greener
Now underway, energy efficiency retrofits at the Empire State Building are being implemented through an integrated approach.
Services & Maintenance: Energy Measurement And Verification
Contributor John Schinter discusses how facility management professionals can track and use their data.
What Exactly Is A Smart Grid?
In 2009, the economic stimulus package included $54 billion for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and smart grid projects. What exactly does that all mean and how will it affect your area?