The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) announced that its College of Fellows is accepting scholarship applications for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Demand for energy will rise through 2040 as global economic output doubles and prosperity expands across a world where population will grow to nearly 9 billion people, Exxon Mobil Corp. states in The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040.
Researchers have discovered a technique for utilizing nanocrystals that overcomes an obstacle to their integration into devices. These findings could enable the development of new nanocrystal-based technologies for energy storage, photovoltaics, and solar fuels.
Guidance on increasing energy efficiency in existing buildings through measuring and tracking efficiency and implementing an efficiency plan is featured in a new book, Energy Efficiency Guide for Existing Commercial Buildings: Technical Implementation.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the release of the latest version of its building energy modeling software, EnergyPlus, which calculates the energy required to heat, cool, ventilate, and light a building.
Titus HVAC, a leading air management company, has announced the selection of three manufacturers representatives: Memphis, Tenn.-based Air Components Inc., Nashville, Tenn.-based Hobbs & Associates, and Holden Associates in Atlanta.
Rapid Recovery, a nationwide refrigerant abatement company, has announced the opening of its Connecticut territory. John Haynes will own and operate the business. Rapid Recovery noted that it’s the company’s first location in the Northeast and will serve the New England area.
The International Green Construction Code (IGCC) has become the first building code to adopt minimum efficiency levels based on AMCA Standard 205, Energy Classification for Fans.