The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that it continues to save taxpayer dollars by increasing energy efficiency according to its sustainability and energy performance scorecard for fiscal year (FY) 2012, specifically reducing the energy intensity of its buildings by almost 25 percent.
ASHRAE announced that a building energy labeling program that allows the industry to zero in on opportunities to lower building operating cost and make informed decisions to increase value has been expanded to include an As Designed label.
A new study has suggested the potential benefits from deploying super-efficient air conditioners could yield significant, untapped potential for air conditioner efficiency.
A new assessment of the potential benefits from deploying super-efficient air conditioners has found significant untapped potential for air conditioner efficiency that could avoid more than 120 medium-sized (500 MW) power plants in the countries studied by 2020.
United States consumers spent 2.7 percent of their household income on home energy bills last year, which was the lowest percentage in 10 years, according to a U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) analysis.
All Philadelphia commercial buildings encompassing more than 50,000 square feet will be required to measure their energy and water use and disclose that data to the public following the passing of a new benchmarking law.
Carrier introduced an Energy Assessment Program designed to aid school administrators and school boards with identifying and remediating energy drains on campus.
Carrier announced it is now offering an energy assessment program designed to assist small- to mid-size commercial building owners. The assessments identify energy drains in buildings and provide cost-effective recommendations to improve indoor comfort while reducing energy use and operating expense.