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Covestro Partners in Research Project to Develop Coatings for Wind Energy

August 23, 2019
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Covestro has joined a consortium managed by the Technical University of Denmark to investigate erosion mechanisms and develop new coatings to permanently protect rotor blades.
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Infographic: Zeroing in on Net-Zero Homes

Infographic: Zeroing in on Net-Zero Homes

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Maria Taylor
August 12, 2019
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Heating and cooling systems are helping meet ambitious performance goals and aid both the environment and the energy bills that consumers pay.
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Letters From Our Readers: July 1, 2019

July 1, 2019
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The following remarks were made regarding the article “Renewable Resources Could Save American Suburbs,” written by Maria Taylor, business management editor of The NEWS, published May 27.


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Renewable Resources Could Save American Suburbs

Renewables might be the solution to degrading infrastructure
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Maria Taylor
May 27, 2019
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If we keep building more subdivisions, we’ll run into a crisis when all the infrastructure that makes suburbia possible needs to be repaired.
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2018 Armstrong Global Energy Summit - The ACHR News

Global Change Relies Strongly on Individual Behavior, Outlook

Armstrong challenges everyone to join in its efforts for a sustainable future
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Amy Al-Katib
October 1, 2018
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To kick off the event, Armstrong announced its “2 in 22” initiative: a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions among its installed customer base by 2 million tons by the year 2022.
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Here, an HVAC contractor performs a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) audit. - The ACHR News

LEED-ing the Way in Green Building

Upkeep is key to maintaining energy efficiency
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Maria Taylor
September 24, 2018
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Sometimes, the best-laid plans in design and construction don’t get translated into practice. What happens once the construction workers leave and the ribbon-cutting is over — the operations and ongoing maintenance — plays a big role in making sure that building lives up to the energy efficiency standards promised.
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Berner Industrial Direct Drive model IDC-12 air curtains. - The ACHR News

Case Studies Show How Green Technology Helps Commercial Buildings

When Going Green Is Just Good Business
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Maria Taylor
September 24, 2018
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Following are four examples — a kosher wine shipping center, a chiller plant in a marine research lab, a community pool, and a 10th-floor medical office retrofit — that illustrate just how creative high-efficiency products can be when it comes to unique solutions for everyday issues.
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For Homeowners, Energy Efficiency Is All About Saving the Greenbacks

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Maria Taylor
September 24, 2018
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With heating and cooling accounting for nearly half the energy use in a typical U.S. home, it’s not a surprise that the market for energy-efficient products continues to remain strong. According to a recent study by Zillow, energy efficiency ranked among the top priorities during a home search.
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Geothermal, Solar Technologies Boost Commercial Building Performance

Building owners are looking to increase performance despite higher upfront costs
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Nicole Krawcke
July 16, 2018
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Commercial buildings have high energy needs, and it’s no secret that the HVACR system is one of the largest sources of electricity consumption in them. Since the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) began tracking energy use through its Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) in 1979, total energy consumption has almost doubled.
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High Performance Buildings - The NEWS - ACHR

Buildings That Perform at Higher Standards Require Maintenance

With more complexity, these buildings need special attention
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Nicole Krawcke
July 16, 2018
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When it comes to reducing facility downtime, increasing equipment lifespan, and decreasing operational costs, regular HVAC maintenance in commercial buildings is essential.
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