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Snow Storage Could Reduce Building Air Conditioning Costs

Coupling a building’s cooling system with a snow dump could save energy

October 28, 2016

A University of British Columbia (UBC) study indicates that snow cleared from winter roads and put into storage could help reduce a building’s summer air conditioning bills.

The Energy Conservatory: Digital Flow Gauge

October 10, 2016

This digital pressure and flow gauge includes five ports and connectors for USB, Ethernet, power, micro USB, and fan control.

October is National Energy Awareness Month

Nicole Krawcke

October 7, 2016

National Energy Awareness Month should motivate us all to take a look at how we can reduce our personal and professional energy usage.

Global LEAP Launches Competition for Off-Grid Refrigerators

$600,000 in cash prizes available for market-leading innovators

October 3, 2016

Have you been mulling over a great idea for off-the-grid refrigeration? If so, now might be the time to unveil it — a purse of $600,000 is available as an incentive.

Supermarket Conference Features Refrigeration Track, Networking Opportunities

New Orleans to host FMI Energy and Store Development conference

August 1, 2016

FMI’s 2016 Energy & Store Development conference will be held Sept. 11-14 at the Sheraton New Orleans hotel. The conference offers an opportunity to meet with leaders of the food retail industry to discuss new refrigeration technology, energy efficiency and conservation, as well as refrigeration system and store design.

Industry Advocates for Energy Bill

Energy Policy Modernization Act includes fixes for furnace rule, regional standards enforcement

Jen Anesi

June 27, 2016

While certain provisions within the House and/or Senate versions of the bill have received support from industry and environmental organizations, many differences exist between the House and Senate versions of the bill that must be reconciled during conferencing.

AHRI President Asks for EPCA Reforms

June 22, 2016

Stephen Yurek, president and CEO, Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), recently called on Congress to reform the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), the law governing product energy-efficiency standards.

International District Energy Association and Microgrid Resources Coalition Announce Merger

Organizations look to accelerate microgrid deployment in North America

June 8, 2016

The International District Energy Association (IDEA) and the Microgrid Resources Coalition (MRC) announced a merger agreement to integrate the resources and technical and regulatory expertise of the MRC into IDEA to strengthen information exchange and advocacy efforts for microgrids.

Smartcool Announces New Distributor in Kentucky

Has begun to sell Smartcool’s ECO3 product

June 8, 2016

Smartcool Systems Inc. has announced the addition of a new distributor, EESI Global of Lexington, Kentucky, to its U.S. distribution network. EESI Global is an energy consultant and service company providing energy conservation technologies to businesses of all types and sizes.

ICC, RESNET Collaborate to Publish Energy Standards

Includes Standard 301 and Standard 380

June 7, 2016

The International Code Council (ICC) and Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) have collaborated to publish two American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standards.