A team of researchers recently analyzed the utility bills of Las Vegas homeowners living in new Building America houses to see if predicted energy savings were being achieved. The analysis turned up some surprises, and the lessons learned should help refine predictions for hot climate energy use.
The Indoor Air Quality Association of Texas (IAQAT), a newly-formed, non-profit association based in Austin, is finding itself very popular these days in the light of recent mold litigation in Texas.
Ad agency Wieden + Kennedy's new home in a former Portland, OR, warehouse presented unique challenges in design. It also offered the opportunity to install a very different heating and cooling system provided by The Trane Company.
R.F.B. Home Builders of Holly, MI, was recently recognized as one of only five builders in Michigan to receive a Five Star Home Grant to build an energy-efficient house.
The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) recognized two California contractors for their exceptional legislative contributions at its annual legislative awards dinner in Washington, DC.
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has officially opened a new 5,000-sq-ft “green” park office and visitors’ center at Ricketts Glen State Park.
Houston contractor Central City Air has an impressive website — thanks to constant attention and updates. But the website isn’t the only useful Internet tool for the company.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Rebuild America program recently sponsored the first Philadelphia Cooling Workshop. The workshop was designed to address the needs of Philadelphia row home residents and is a stepping-stone for producing a nationally replicable strategy to increase energy efficiency up to 35% in row homes across the country.
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