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Schools Want to Control Costs, Showcase Sustainable HVAC Solutions

Push for sustainability drives move to smarter equipment

November 18, 2019

Schools want products that will help them reach their sustainability goals. School districts across the country are investing in renewable energy.

A.K. Suter Elementary School in Pensacola, Florida.

Cutting-Edge Construction: Putting Energy Management Into Practice

Energy awareness is increasingly popular in the construction industry

Maria Taylor

August 12, 2019

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Here are two examples of the difference that high-performance building features and high-efficiency HVAC technology can make.

Dec. 31, 2014: U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2014 Best of Green Schools Honorees

Ten Individuals, Institutions, Projects, and Events Recognized

December 31, 2014

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The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the 2014 Best of Green Schools recipients, recognizing 10 individuals, institutions, projects, and events representing the national leaders and innovators in school sustainability for the year.

Council Aims to Implement Sustainable Literacy Policy by 2040

Council Wants Sustainable Literacy Policy by 2040

November 3, 2014

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The plan discusses a large goal for all 50 states to adopt a comprehensive green schools policy that includes a graduation requirement around sustainability literacy by 2040.

It would take roughly $271 billion to bring public school buildings across the U.S. up to working order to gain compliance with the law, and a staggering $542 billion to meet current health, safety, and education standards.

USGBC: Schools Need $500B for Updates

HVACR Contractors Can Work with Schools to Improve Buildings

Jen Anesi

August 5, 2013

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It would take roughly $271 billion to bring public school buildings across the U.S. up to working order to gain compliance with the law, and a staggering $542 billion to meet current health, safety, and education standards.

Unique School Projects Offer Partnerships

John Conrad

September 10, 2012

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There is a unique community development program underway in Phoenix that is bringing together manufacturers, architects, engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, and the community to erect LEED platinum designed school structures built entirely by volunteers.

Green Ribbon Schools Honored for Energy Efficiency

July 30, 2012

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The U.S. Department of Education, the White House, and the EPA recently honored the first-ever Green Ribbon Schools. The list includes 78 schools spanning 29 states and Washington, D.C. What is a Green Ribbon School? Read to find out.

IASC seeks submissions that represent the best contemporary and innovative technology and thinking about Solar Cooling from a global and diverse range of designers, consultants, practitioners, engineers, architects, educators, thought-leaders, students and other professionals concerned with cooling, people, buildings and energy.

ACHRNEWS

2020 May 18

This week, The ACHR NEWS features the Commercial Cooling Showcase. Get a jump on your competition by learning about all the new commercial cooling equipment that manufacturers are introducing this year, including rooftop units, VRF systems, and chillers.

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