In addition to emitting less carbon dioxide and using less water, sustainably designed federal buildings cost 19 percent less to maintain, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The results are included in a white paper released by the General Services Administration (GSA).
In 2016, energy storage systems revenue is forecasted to reach at least $4.9 billion. Under a more aggressive, high-growth scenario, total energy storage revenue for commercial buildings could reach $6.7 billion.
Comfort Systems USA Inc., a leading provider of commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC services, announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Environmental Air Systems (EAS), headquartered in Greensboro, N.C.
Michael J. Uremovich of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and Bill Nelson, executive director of USA Cares, joined First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, along with thousands of military families and supporters, to promote training and jobs for U.S. veterans at the Ford 400 NASCAR race.
Solar hot water equipment manufacturer Heliodyne announced that it has received certification by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) for its Commercial Solar Station, otherwise known as the HCOM.
Echelon Corp. has announced the appointment of Bill Slakey to the position of executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Slakey succeeds Oliver “Chris” Stanfield, who will retire but stay through a transition period.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the University of Central Florida (UCF) is the winner of EPA’s 2011 Energy Star National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings.
Global revenues for demand response services will experience strong growth over the next five years, increasing from just less than $1.3 billion in 2011 to more than $6.1 billion by 2016, according to a new report from Pike Research.
Following its analysis that ASHRAE’s 2010 energy efficiency standard contains significant energy savings over the 2007 standard, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a ruling that establishes the 2010 standard as the commercial building reference standard for state building energy codes.
Blue Line Innovations, makers of the PowerCost Monitor™, and Eragy, a leading provider of energy management software applications and services, have announced a strategic partnership for delivering home energy management solutions.