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A report released by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) found the U.S. installed 723 MW of solar energy in Q1 2013, which accounted for more than 48 percent of all new electric capacity installed in the U.S. last quarter. 

RESNET Home Energy Raters will soon have a new certification available from North American Technician Excellence (NATE).

The goal was to develop a master-planned Eco Village community featuring LEED® Platinum, carbon-negative, net-zero energy-use homes.

This marks the third consecutive month the score has registered above 70. June’s 77 score ranks as the highest tally in the CCI’s three-year history. 

ASHRAE released a new guide examining the design, construction, and operation of underfloor air distribution (UFAD) systems. 

The My Air, My Health Challenge calls upon innovators nationwide to design a small, low-cost sensor that integrates air quality measurements with related health data, such as heart rate and breathing.

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has placed additional requirements on C-20 HVAC and C-21 demolition contractors and businesses collecting waste mercury thermostats through manufacturer-sponsored programs, the Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) reports.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has issued the first full public release of EnergyIQ, its Web-based action-oriented benchmarking tool for nonresidential buildings.

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Trane conducted a national search for an unstoppable cycling duo that best represented the Trane brand. Candidates submitted an audition video and resumes explaining why they deserved the internship. 

Advantage Contracting Inc., Philadelphia, was named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Eastern Pennsylvania Minority Small Business of the Year.