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Aug. 1, 2013: ACHR NEWS Website Launches Energy Management Page

HVACR Newsmagazine Expands Its Energy Coverage

August 1, 2013

The ACHR NEWS has launched a new Energy Management page on its website at www.achrnews.com/energymanagement. The page will cover energy efficiency, energy management, and a range of energy-related issues.

July 29, 2013: Rep. McNerney Introduces Smart Grid Advancement Act

Proposed Legislation Calls for Investment in Smart Grid Technologies

July 29, 2013

Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.) has introduced the Smart Grid Advancement Act of 2013. McNerney said the bill is designed to move forward the development of a more efficient electrical grid, tasking states and utilities to establish goals for reducing electrical use during peak times through the use of smart grid technologies.

Complex Equipment: The Choice of a New Generation

Gen Y Recognized as Connected, Demanding, and Thrifty

Joanna R. Turpin

July 29, 2013

This group, also known as Generation Y, was born between 1980 and 2000 and has a strong reputation for being tech savvy, environmentally aware, and cost conscious.

July 22, 2013: DOE Invests in Small Building Energy Efficiency Projects

Small Buildings Have Tremendous Potential to Save Energy and Improve Their Bottom Lines

July 22, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an award of $10 million for six projects to help small commercial buildings save money by saving energy. The projects are aimed at developing user-friendly tools and resources that can be easily deployed at any small building.

July 17, 2013: Cleantech Investment Grows 56 Percent in Second Quarter

Leading Sector by Amount Invested and by Number of Deals Was Energy Efficiency

July 17, 2013

Cleantech Group™, a global market intelligence firm covering the clean technology industry, reported that worldwide clean technology venture investment during the second quarter totaled $1.76 billion. Measured by dollars invested, cleantech venture investment grew 56 percent from the first quarter ($1.1 billion).

July 16, 2013: MIT and NSTAR Renew Campus Energy Efficiency Program

First Phase at MIT Reduced Electricity Use by 15 Percent

July 16, 2013

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and utility company NSTAR concluded the first phase of MIT Efficiency Forward — a multimillion-dollar pilot collaboration on energy-use reduction — and due to its success have signed a second agreement to renew the program through 2015.

July 16, 2013: CEE Proposes Changes to Residential Furnaces Specification

Proposal Includes a Third Tier of 97 Percent AFUE

July 16, 2013

The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) is considering changes to its specification on nonweatherized gas furnaces, and has requested comments from stakeholders, including the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Comments are due by July 22.

July 15, 2013: Study Shows Why Buildings Don’t Meet Expected Energy Savings

Research Pinpoints How to Better Predict Energy Savings, Improve Building Performance

July 15, 2013

Research conducted by energy analysts with Tolin Mechanical and The Green Engineer has identified common pitfalls that cause many building construction projects to fall short of projected energy savings.

Commercial Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems to Surpass $33 Billion by 2020

North American Market Expected to Begin Recovery in 2013

July 15, 2013

According to a new report from Navigant Research, annual revenue from energy-efficient HVAC systems is expected to grow from $17.2 billion in 2013 to $33.2 billion by 2020.

Forum Increases Efficiency Awareness

HVAC is a ‘Key Industry’ For Utilities

Matt Bishop

July 15, 2013

The EE Global Forum, held in May in Washington, D.C., was a big success for the Alliance to Save Energy (Alliance), the event’s host, who enthusiastically continued its ongoing discussion about the HVAC industry’s role in energy efficiency.