http://www.energycodes.gov News about energy code implementation and support. Copyright 2009 US DOE Building Energy Codes Program RSS Generator 2.0 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 0:00:00 PDT 60 When it comes to building projects, this one's a monster. The construction zone is essentially the entire country. The builders are a variety of specialists, including architects, plumbers, masons, and lighting, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning experts. The goal: a code to guide all development of green commercial buildings in the United States. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/homepage/20091126_National_green_building_code_is_in_the_works.html National Policy The Philadelphia Inquirer http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/homepage/20091126_National_green_building_code_is_in_the_works.html Thurs, 26 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PDT President Barack Obama and President Hu Jintao announced a far-reaching package of measures to strengthen cooperation between the United States and China on clean energy. U.S. and Chinese officials will work together and with the private sector to develop energy efficient building codes and rating systems; benchmark industrial energy efficiency; train building inspectors and energy efficiency auditors for industrial facilities; harmonize test procedures and performance metrics for energy efficient consumer products; exchange best practices in energy efficient labeling systems; and, convene a new U.S.-China Energy Efficiency Forum to be held annually, rotating between the two countries. http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8292.htm National Policy U.S. Department of Energy http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8292.htm Tues, 17 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PDT Key members of the House and Senate today are set to announce a lighting standards agreement that would significantly boost efficiency provisions in the Senate climate and energy bill, efficiency advocates and lighting manufacturers said yesterday. http://www.eenews.net/EEDaily/rss/2009/11/03/3 National Policy Environment and Energy Daily http://www.eenews.net/EEDaily/rss/2009/11/03/3 Tues, 3 Nov 2009 0:00:00 PDT On August 7, 2009, Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME), Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) co-sponsored bi-partisan legislation in the U.S. Senate to extend the $2,000 tax credit for energy efficient homes to December 31, 2012 and create a $5,000 credit for homes that use 50% less whole house energy than the 2004 IECC. http://bcap-energy.org/node/516 National Policy Building Codes Assistance Project Code News http://bcap-energy.org/node/516 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT The American Clean Energy and Security Act, H.R. 2454, -- which passed the House and is now pending in the Senate -- recognizes and invests in the economic benefits of energy efficiency. The bill would provide up to $65 billion in allowances from 2012 to 2020 for state and local government energy efficiency programs. http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2009/09/aces_efficiency.html National Policy Center for American Progress http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2009/09/aces_efficiency.html Tues, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT The Tennessee legislature passed a bill earlier this year creating a comprehensive energy policy for the state that, among other provisions, established a statewide residential building code for cities and counties currently without minimum building standards for single- and two-family dwellings. http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/dec/13/codes-part-new-statewide-energy-policy-jurisdictio/ States Knoxvillebiz.com http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/dec/13/codes-part-new-statewide-energy-policy-jurisdictio/ Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PDT On December 10, the Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission approved a regulation adopting the 2009 IECC as the Commonwealth's new energy code for residential and commercial construction. It will be effective January 1, 2010. http://bcap-energy.org/node/531 States Building Codes Assistance Project http://bcap-energy.org/node/531 Thurs, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PDT A wary construction industry is watching closely as legislators consider automatically updating state building energy codes to match those set by the federal government. http://dailyreporter.com/blog/2009/12/08/builders-wary-of-automatic-code-updates/ States The Daily Reporter, Milwaukee, Wisconsin http://dailyreporter.com/blog/2009/12/08/builders-wary-of-automatic-code-updates/ Tues, 8 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PDT With overwhelming support on Nov. 20, the WA State Building Code Council voted to move a package of energy conservation code changes forward that will tighten up standards for new home construction beginning July 1, 2010. This was the deciding act of a body of individuals that had heard countless hours of testimony, received dozens of mailings and daily emails in favor and opposition of increased code stringency in the midst of our economic recession. http://www.examiner.com/x-28764-Seattle-Green-Building-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Energy-Codes-and-the-WA-State-Building-Code-Council--Boldly-going-where-legislators-fear-to-tread States Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/x-28764-Seattle-Green-Building-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Energy-Codes-and-the-WA-State-Building-Code-Council--Boldly-going-where-legislators-fear-to-tread Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT On November 9, Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri signed into law a bill that will mandate at least a USGBC LEED "Certified" rating (or equivalent green certification) for public buildings and schools that enter the design phase after January 1, 2010. http://bcap-energy.org/node/526 States Building Codes Assistance Project http://bcap-energy.org/node/526 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT California topped the 2009 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, recently released by American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The third annual edition of the report from the nonprofit ranks states in six energy efficiency categories: utility-sector and public benefits programs and policies; transportation polices; building energy codes; combined heat and power; state government initiatives; and appliance efficiency standards. In the new scorecard, Massachusetts and Connecticut land in second and third place, respectively, while the states at the bottom of the list include Mississippi, North Dakota, and Wyoming. http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=15617 States Department of Energy, EERE News. http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=15617 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that more than $38 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is being awarded to 4 states to support energy efficiency and conservation activities. Under DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, these states will implement programs that lower energy use, reduce carbon pollution, and create green jobs locally. http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8257.htm States Department of Energy http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8257.htm Tues, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT North Texas may be in the early stages of a green awakening. Dallas' new green building code, which took effect Oct. 1, has been called the nation's toughest. When it's fully implemented in 2011, the code will cut power and water consumption of new construction and major renovations by 15 percent. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/110109dnprosustainability.42abbb6.html States The Dallas Morning News http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/110109dnprosustainability.42abbb6.html Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT Wyoming has consistently finished last in state rankings for energy efficiency, even though its governor, Dave Freudenthal, acknowledges the area as "low-hanging fruit." In an interview on Monday after he spoke at a conference called Western States Energy and Environment Symposium, Mr. Freudenthal ruled out mandates for stricter building efficiency codes or energy standards for appliances. http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/wyoming-governor-says-efficiency-is-a-local-or-federal-issue-but-not-a-state-one/ States The New York Times http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/wyoming-governor-says-efficiency-is-a-local-or-federal-issue-but-not-a-state-one/ Tues, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT The Hawaii Building Code Council approved the 2006 IECC with state-specific amendments as the statewide energy code. The code will become law once an Administrative Directive is approved, which is expected to be signed soon by Gov. Linda Lingle. The counties of Hawaii are free to modify the statewide code, as long as the codes they adopt are at least as stringent.  http://bcap-energy.org/node/524 States Building Codes Assistance Project Code News http://bcap-energy.org/node/524 Thurs, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT The current economic downturn is not sidetracking state-level efforts to make the most of energy efficiency as the cheapest, cleanest and quickest of all energy resources, according to a 50-state scorecard on energy efficiency policies, programs, and practices from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. http://www.aceee.org/press/e097pr.htm States American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy http://www.aceee.org/press/e097pr.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Department of Public Works has adopted the 2009 International Building Code for residential and commercial buildings, including the code's energy provisions. http://bcap-energy.org/node/522 States Building Codes Assistance Project Code News http://bcap-energy.org/node/522 Tues, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT A bill passed this year requires the Washington State Building Codes Council to adopt more energy-efficiency codes for buildings beginning in 2013. http://djcoregon.com/news/2009/09/25/washington-pushes-for-energy-code-changes/ States Daily Journal of Commerce, Portland, OR http://djcoregon.com/news/2009/09/25/washington-pushes-for-energy-code-changes/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT On February 17, a bill was introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives that would establish green building labeling and energy use standards for any building or structure constructed using any state capital budget money, including money from the education facilities trust fund. http://bcap-energy.org/node/521 States Building Codes Assistance Project Code News http://bcap-energy.org/node/521 Tues, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT The Georgia Department of Community Affairs State Codes Advisory Committee 2009 IECC Task Force will begin meeting on Monday, November 16, 2009 to review the 2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2007, with a potential adoption expected in the spring of 2010. http://bcap-energy.org/node/514 States Building Codes Assistance Project Code News http://bcap-energy.org/node/514 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT Rhode Island has received $11 million in federal stimulus money for energy projects, the U.S. Energy Department announced Wednesday. The $11 million constitutes the second half of $23 million previously scheduled for delivery to the Ocean State. http://www.pbn.com/detail/45461.html States Providence Business News http://www.pbn.com/detail/45461.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT On September 29, the Texas A&M Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL) recommended that the Texas State Energy Conservation Office promulgate rules to update the Texas Building Energy Performance Standards—currently based on the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with the 2001 Supplement—to the 2009 IECC and the energy efficiency provisions (Chapter 11) of the 2009 International Residential Code. http://bcap-energy.org/node/519 States Building Codes Assistance Project Code News http://bcap-energy.org/node/519 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT Idaho builders and officials are working together to ensure that new homes meet international energy-efficiency standards, experts say. http://www.idahostatesman.com/newsupdates/story/928816.html States Idaho Statesman via New York Times News Service http://www.idahostatesman.com/newsupdates/story/928816.html Thurs, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT Urging the government to "lead by example," President Obama ordered federal agencies on Monday to set ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut energy use, save water and recycle more. The order calls for a 30% cut in vehicle fuel use by 2020, a 50% increase in recycling by 2015 and the implementation of high-efficiency building codes. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-obama-green6-2009oct06,0,4208281.story States Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-obama-green6-2009oct06,0,4208281.story Tues, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that nearly $72 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is being awarded to 7 states and territories to support energy efficiency and conservation activities. http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=15524 States U.S. Department of Energy, EERE News http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=15524 Thurs, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that more than $106 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is being awarded to nine states to support energy efficiency and conservation activities. http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=15508 States U.S. Department of Energy, EERE News http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=15508 Thurs, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that more than $354 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is being awarded to 22 states to support energy efficiency and conservation activities. Under the Department of Energy's Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, these states will implement programs that lower energy use, reduce carbon pollution, and create green jobs locally. http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8006.htm States U.S. Department of Energy http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8006.htm Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT After the passage of legislation in August, the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) is required to adopt the 2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2007. The legislation removed local home rule jurisdiction over energy codes and now includes new residential and commercial buildings under the purview of the state code... http://bcap-energy.org/node/510 States Building Codes Assistance Project Code News http://bcap-energy.org/node/510 Tues, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT On June 25, the Montana Building Code Council voted to adopt the 2009 IECC with amendments. The Montana Department of Labor and Industry expected to officially file this ruling with the Montana Secretary of State on Monday, October 5. A public hearing is expected on or around November 9. http://bcap-energy.org/node/511 States Building Codes Assistance Project Code News http://bcap-energy.org/node/511 Tues, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT In support of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Stimulus Act), DOE has prepared a comparison of the text of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-20007 and the commercial provisions of the 2009 IECC. This comparison is intended to be used by states in determining whether or not their adoption of the 2009 IECC meets the requirements of the Stimulus Act. http://www.energycodes.gov/codedevelop/ Energy Codes Development Building Energy Codes Program http://www.energycodes.gov/codedevelop/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PDT As a result of numerous requests for aid from municipal officials and others in the construction industry, the International Code Council (ICC), an organization that develops codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, took action. In March of 2009, the ICC's Board voted to initiate development of an International Green Construction Code (IGCC) for new and existing commercial buildings. If adopted, the IGCC will provide a model code that can be modified by states and municipalities to fit their regional circumstances. http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/icc-makes-rapid-progress-on-international-green-building-code/ Energy Codes Development Ann Arbor.com http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/icc-makes-rapid-progress-on-international-green-building-code/ Thurs, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PDT Building Codes Assistant Project, an advocate for improved building codes, has just launched a new online resource called OCEAN, the Online Code Environment and Advocacy Network, designed to facilitate sharing of experiences, best practices, educational resources and key facts relating to building energy code adoption, implementation, compliance and enforcement. http://usweatherizing.com/blog/?p=728 Energy Codes Development Colorado Green Building Post http://usweatherizing.com/blog/?p=728 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT On Oct. 21, 2009. The American National Standards Institute approved the 2009 Uniform Solar Energy Code, a consensus-based model code for the installation, inspection, and maintenance of solar energy systems and component products, for accreditation as an American National Standard. While a uniform solar energy code has been in existence since 1976, the 2009 document is the first such code to be designated as a national standard. http://www.customhomeonline.com/industry-news.asp?referer=rss204&sectionID=204&articleID=1117486 Energy Codes Development CUSTOM HOME Magazine http://www.customhomeonline.com/industry-news.asp?referer=rss204&sectionID=204&articleID=1117486 Thurs, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT A proposed high-performance building standard and a stronger version of Standard 90.1, both being released next year, together will provide a total green resource for local and state governments looking to set building code requirements to reduce energy use. Proposed Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is being developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers in conjunction with the Illuminating Engineering Society and the U.S. Green Building Council. The standard is slated to be the first code-intended commercial green building standard in the United States when published early in 2010. http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17356 Energy Codes Development ASHRAE http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17356 Thurs, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT Members of the International Code Council elected Clark County (Nevada) Director of Development Services Ron Lynn as President, Decatur (Alabama) Building Director Jimmy Brothers as Vice President and Chesterfield County (Virginia) Building Official Bill Dupler as Secretary/Treasurer. Adolf Zubia, Las Cruces (New Mexico) Fire Chief, will serve as Immediate Past President. http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6706743.html?nid=2886 Energy Codes Development Building Design and Construction http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6706743.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT The new ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities is now available for free download. http://www.energycodes.gov/news/aedg-guidelines.stm Energy Codes Development Building Energy Codes Program http://www.energycodes.gov/news/aedg-guidelines.stm Thurs, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT What was once the turn of a page will now be the click of a mouse. The ASHRAE Handbook is now available online to allow for quick and easy access to a vast amount of HVAC&R information. http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17329 Energy Codes Development ASHRAE http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17329 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT ASHRAE has always prided itself on providing the gold standard in research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education. However, when it comes to energy efficiency and sustainability, gold just isn't good enough: That's why the ASHRAE Headquarters has gone a step further and has been awarded a LEED Platinum Certification in the New Construction 2.2 rating system. http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17322 Energy Codes Development ASHRAE http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17322 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT The nation's leading manufacturers of residential central air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps have signed a voluntary agreement with the nation's leading energy-efficiency advocacy organizations supporting new federal standards for their products. The agreement calls for regional efficiency standards to replace a quarter century of national standards, and it also recommends more stringent building code provisions for new construction. http://www.controleng.com/article/365782-HVAC_manufacturers_agree_to_new_efficiency_standards.php Energy Codes Development Control Engineering http://www.controleng.com/article/365782-HVAC_manufacturers_agree_to_new_efficiency_standards.php Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT The total building sustainability package, addressing everything from design and commissioning to plans for high-performance operation, is covered in a proposed green building standard currently open for public review. http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17295 Energy Codes Development ASHRAE http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17295 Thurs, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT The International Code Council is hard at work on updates to model energy codes for release in 2012, and three national organizations have jointly proposed comprehensive changes that would result in commercial buildings that are up to 30% more efficient than today's standards. Creating minimum standards that require this level of efficiency is practical, feasible and necessary. http://www.matternetwork.com/2009/9/better-building-energy-codes-its.cfm Energy Codes Development Matter Network Op-Ed by Dave Hewitt of the New Buildings Institute http://www.matternetwork.com/2009/9/better-building-energy-codes-its.cfm Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT ASHRAE's 2010 Winter Conference will be held in Orlando, Fla., from Jan. 23-27, at the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel. The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Expo, held in conjunction with the Conference, will run Jan. 25-27 at the Orange County Convention Center, a short distance from the hotel. http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17288 Energy Codes Development ASHRAE http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17288 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT Secretary Chu announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is launching Open Energy Information (www.openEI.org), a new open-source web platform that will make DOE resources and open energy data, including building technologies information, widely available to the public. The data and tools are housed on a free, editable and evolving wiki-platform. http://en.openei.org/wiki/Main_Page Building Energy Efficiency The U.S. Department of Energy Open Energy Information http://en.openei.org/wiki/Main_Page Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PDT President Barack Obama proposed a new rebate program on December 8 to reward homeowners for making their homes more energy efficient, while also proposing additional federal investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy. http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/president-obama-announces-proposals-accelerate-job-growth-and-lay-foundation-robust Building Energy Efficiency The White House http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/president-obama-announces-proposals-accelerate-job-growth-and-lay-foundation-robust Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PDT A new study from the National Research Council has found that energy efficiency measures—including fuel-economy standards, stricter building codes and efficiency requirements for home appliances—could cut energy use in the United States by 30 percent below 2030 projections. http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/09/study-cites-substantial-efficiency-savings/ Building Energy Efficiency The New York Times http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/09/study-cites-substantial-efficiency-savings/ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PDT A new program to inform building owners and operators, tenants and prospective buyers on the energy use of buildings, similar to a nutrition label on food or miles per gallon ratings on cars, was launched today to encourage the building industry to find ways to cut energy use and costs. The Building Energy Quotient program, which will be known as Building EQ, will include both As Designed (asset) and In Operation (as operated) ratings for all building types, except residential. http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17380 Building Energy Efficiency ASHRAE http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17380 Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PDT The United States, long considered a laggard in addressing global warming, is poised to achieve significant reductions in global warming pollution thanks to clean energy and climate policies driven by the states, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis by Environment America.  Since President Obama’s inauguration in January, the federal government has implemented several policies initiated by the states nationwide – including limits on vehicle global warming pollution adopted by California and 13 other states, strong energy efficiency standards for appliances and lighting, and strong building energy codes. http://bcap-energy.org/node/528 Building Energy Efficiency Building Codes Assistance Project http://bcap-energy.org/node/528 Thurs, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PDT Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Google unveiled a map of California's climate-changed future on Wednesday, part of the most populous U.S. state's first steps in planning to adapt to "inevitable" global warming. California leads the United States in its legal mandate to cut greenhouse gases that warm the planet, from auto mileage standards adopted by the rest of the nation to green building codes. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B202R20091203 Building Energy Efficiency Reuters http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B202R20091203 Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PDT The National Association of State Energy Officials will convene the Zero-Energy Commercial Buildings Consortium in order to support the U.S. Department of Energy's Net-Zero Energy Commercial Building Initiative. http://www.solutionsforalternativeenergy.com/2009/11/zero-energy-commercial-buildin.html Building Energy Efficiency Solutions for Alternative Energy http://www.solutionsforalternativeenergy.com/2009/11/zero-energy-commercial-buildin.html Tues, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT Homes and office buildings consume three-quarters of U.S. electricity, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory wants to lower that figure by erecting what it believes will be the largest "net-zero" energy building in the world—one that produces as much power onsite as it uses. The Department of Energy, which runs the Golden-based lab nestled in the foothills west of Denver, and its contractors hope the $64 million structure will provide a national blueprint for making buildings greener and cutting energy use. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/energy-dept-leads-by-example-erects-colo-building-that-uses-as-much-energy-as-it-creates-70286672.html Building Energy Efficiency The Washington Examiner http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/energy-dept-leads-by-example-erects-colo-building-that-uses-as-much-energy-as-it-creates-70286672.html Tues, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT In the wake of an extended global economic slump, local communities are pushing ahead and expanding their green building programs. More than one in five U.S. cities with populations greater than 50,000 surveyed by the American Institute of Architects report having a policy to promote green buildings, accounting for more than 53 million people. The new report, Green Building Policy in a Changing Economic Environment, is an inventory of policies and best practices intended to help policymakers advance a more sustainable legislative agenda for growth and development. http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6706736.html?nid=2886 Building Energy Efficiency Building Design and Construction http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6706736.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT Building owners and managers of existing buildings need to understand the economic benefits of improving systems and operations. A new publication from leading industry organizations provides guidance for the business case to achieve energy savings as much as 30 percent. Energy Efficiency Guide for Existing Commercial Buildings: The Business Case for Building Owners and Managers provides the rationale for making economic decisions related to improving and sustaining energy efficiency in existing buildings. http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17357 Building Energy Efficiency ASHRAE http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17357 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT Recent changes implemented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy promise to jump start and enhance Energy Star, helping it to maintain its viability and leadership role. http://www.customhomeonline.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=204&articleid=1111562 Building Energy Efficiency Custom Home Magazine http://www.customhomeonline.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=204&articleid=1111562 Thurs, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT A new interactive graphic from Remodeling magazine allows users to see the requirements and deadlines for remodeling-related energy improvements and equipment that qualify for energy tax credits under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/69?c=d891202e015ef1a6bd1efc685e446fbf Building Energy Efficiency The Journal of Light Construction http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront/EN/UserTemplate/69?c=d891202e015ef1a6bd1efc685e446fbf Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT As many as 30,000 green-building advocates from around the world will convene in Philadelphia for an industry conference three years from now, sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/breaking/business_breaking/20091012_City_prepares_for_green-building_conference_in_2012.html Building Energy Efficiency The Philadelphia Enquirer http://www.philly.com/inquirer/breaking/business_breaking/20091012_City_prepares_for_green-building_conference_in_2012.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT Representatives from Suffolk and Nassau Counties in New York came together five years ago with their eye on building-related pollution. Since then, 10 of 13 towns in the two counties have set new energy efficiency standards in their building codes for new construction. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/11/science/earth/11green.html?_r=1 Building Energy Efficiency The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/11/science/earth/11green.html?_r=1 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT