Articles Tagged with ''energy efficiency''

Recent advancements in measuring and rating the live operating efficiency of HVAC systems have opened new doors in energy efficiency. In this AHR Expo educational session you will learn to measure the basic elements of operating efficiency.

Cost savings are achieved by effective HVAC system cleaning (extends system life, energy savings, etc.). This AHR Expo session discusses how proper HVAC system cleaning can help achieve efficiency and save money.

Steven Winter Associates Inc. announced that it has acquired the assets of Everyday Green LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, a building science consulting and verification firm specializing in green building certification programs.

Lime Energy Co., a leading provider of energy efficiency services to utilities and their commercial customers, announced that the company has completed a capital raise of $10 million in gross proceeds before offering expenses in order to fund growth.

The standards, which were set by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) in 2007 and implemented Sept. 1, 2012, required residential gas hot water boilers to meet a minimum AFUE of 82 percent; gas steam boilers, 80 percent; oil hot water boilers, 84 percent; and oil steam boilers, 82 percent.

DOE intends to issue 18 rulemakings affecting industry products and equipment. Of those, only five are scheduled for implementation after the current political administration leaves office. This means 13 rulemakings are likely to go into effect over the next two years.

Robert Bosch North America Corp. has acquired Climatec LLC, a leading provider of energy efficiency, building automation, security, and life-safety solutions for the U.S. market. Headquartered in Phoenix, Climatec generated sales of $170 million in 2013.

EnerNOC Inc., a provider of energy intelligence software (EIS), announced that it has closed its acquisition of World Energy Solutions Inc., an energy management software and services firm that helps enterprises simplify the energy procurement process through a suite of software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools.

To help auto dealers adopt more environmentally responsible business practices while also reducing costs, Honda has released its Green Dealer Guide. This comprehensive energy efficiency guide was developed specifically for dealerships and similar commercial buildings with high energy loads.

Ameresco Inc. announced that it is partnering with the city of Redmond, Oregon, on a comprehensive $1.2 million energy savings performance contract (ESPC) to improve city buildings and enhance efficiency.