Change effectively expands the pool of certified professionals qualified to sit for the HHE exam
April 25, 2016
As approved by the HHE Certification Scheme Committee, any BPI-certified professional who holds either an active Building Analyst (BA), Energy Auditor (EA), or QCI certification is qualified to take the HHE exam.
Company commits additional $750,000 to wish-granting organization through 2017
April 25, 2016
As Johnson Controls celebrates this significant milestone, the company has extended its sponsorship by committing an additional $750,000 to the wish-granting organization from 2015 through 2017.
Industry organizations to work together on HVACR advocacy issues
April 25, 2016
ACCA and its independent ACOs agree to communicate with each other on advocacy issues and collaborate where it makes sense for each organization to do so. Membership is not included or involved in this collaboration, as membership dues are managed separately for each organization. ACCA dues are, and always will be, managed solely by the national ACCA organization.
The current estimate is significantly greater than a previous NREL analysis
April 25, 2016
The analysis reveals a technical potential of 1,118 gigawatts (GW) of capacity and 1,432 terawatt-hours (TWh) of annual energy generation, equivalent to 39 percent of the nation’s electricity sales.
Standard 62.2-2016 now covers multifamily units in all types of buildings
April 25, 2016
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2016, “Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Residential Buildings,” defines the roles of and minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems and the building envelope intended to provide acceptable indoor air quality in residential buildings.