According to ASHRAE, when it comes to energy, the residential sector consumes a fifth of all the primary energy used by the United States and more than half of all energy used by buildings.
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) announced that it will administer certification for the Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal™ (PEER) program.
Recognizing that the ventilation rate procedure in its indoor air quality standard may be difficult to apply in existing buildings, ASHRAE says it is proposing an alternate compliance path.
All major categories of construction spending increased in July and total construction reached the highest level since December 2008, according to the AGC.
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has launched LEED Proven Provider, a new designation that the organization says will streamline the LEED project review process.
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