The Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) program, an initiative of the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute in the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, has approved research projects combining Maryland companies with state university researchers. Two of the projects are HVAC related.
Nine in 10 Likely Voters Support Energy Efficiency as Solution to US Energy Challenges
March 10, 2014
Efforts to promote energy efficiency enjoy overwhelming support among Americans, according to a poll released by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
Facility Will House Work on Power Grid, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and More
March 4, 2014
Construction on a new energy research facility at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) campus will start this April. Research conducted there will address the smart grid, integration of renewable energy into the grid, reducing energy use in buildings, and more.
Standardization Aims to Advance Energy Efficiency in the Built Environment
February 28, 2014
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Energy Efficiency Standardization Coordination Collaborative (EESCC) is inviting experts on energy efficiency issues, members of the standardization community, and other stakeholders to submit input on the EESCC Roadmap V1.0 by March 15, 2014.
New Public-Private Collaborative Launches Website and Seeks Information from Manufacturers
February 27, 2014
The Energy Efficiency Innovation Collaborative (EE-INC), a public-private partnership spearheaded by the New York Power Authority (NYPA), is looking to improve energy efficiency in New York State buildings and spur economic growth in emerging technologies, bringing new and expanding businesses to the state.
City Energy Project Expected to Bring Significant Economic and Environmental Benefits
February 27, 2014
The mayors from 10 major United States cities announced they will undertake a united effort to significantly boost energy efficiency in their buildings, a move that combined could lower energy bills by nearly $1 billion annually and cut emissions equal to taking more than a million cars off the road.
City Is Working to Benchmark Its Most Energy-Intensive Facilities and Improve Building Performance
February 25, 2014
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the city of Los Angeles for its leadership in DOE’s Better Buildings Challenge, helping the city save on energy costs and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Genability Will Be Able to Expand Its Team, Accelerate Product Development
February 21, 2014
Genability Inc., a provider of energy cost software for applications including solar and home energy management, has announced both a strategic investment and a technology licensing partnership with EnerNOC Inc., a provider of energy intelligence software (EIS).
Over the last couple of months, I’ve referenced comments from Terry Parker, president of Merchandising by Design, who spoke on the topic “The Art and Science Behind Compelling Fresh Food Formats” at last fall’s Food Marketing Institute Energy and Store Design Conference.