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    <title><![CDATA[DOE Building Energy Codes Website -- Codes in the News]]></title>
    <link>http://www.energycodes.gov</link>
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<![CDATA[Codes in the News]]></description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:38:32 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why Green Buildings Cannot Be Built Without Air Barrier Systems Workshop]]></title>
      <link>http://www.nibs.org/index.php/nibs/newsevents/events/Entry/Cal_41</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[One-Day Workshop Sponsored by the Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council
Learn about the significance of air control and barrier technology; See case studies of successful implementation of airtightness requirements; Examine the issues as seen by the industry association; Explore air barrier testing and commissioning; Discuss the need for future technical developments and join in an expert panel discussion. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.nibs.org">National Institute of Building Sciences</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE Announces Two Million Smart Meters Installed in the U.S.]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16289</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[DOE announces on August 31 that two million smart meters have been installed across the country, supported by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding that is speeding modernization of the U.S. electrical grid. 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news">EERE News</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE Creates New Energy Hub for Energy-Efficient Building Design]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16268</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[DOE Announced on August 24 the creation of the Energy Efficient Building System Design Energy Innovation Hub to develop technologies that make buildings more energy efficient.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news">EERE News</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[HUD Awards $100 Million for Housing Efficiency Retrofits]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16271</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on August 19 awarded more than $100 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to complete energy efficient renovations of 100 affordable housing developments in 21 states and Washington, D.C.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news">EERE News</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[ASHRAE Encourages States to Meet Current Building Energy Codes]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17602</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[As the developer of the nation's first standard for energy efficiency in buildings, ASHRAE applauds a recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy regarding funding to states to implement the most current energy codes.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Notice of Upcoming Funding Opportunity]]></title>
      <link>http://www.energycodes.gov/blasts/state_funding_op.html</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes project is announcing an opportunity for states and territories to submit proposals for funding to support activities related to the adoption and implementation of the most current building energy codes. States are encouraged to express initial interest in submitting a proposal by AUGUST 17, 2010. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.energycodes.gov">Building Energy Codes Program</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[National Residential Retrofit Guidelines Webinar]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=379</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is conducting a webinar describing efforts underway to develop a suite of national guidelines for the work and workforce involved in residential energy efficiency retrofits. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov">EERE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[ASHRAE, NEMA Partner on Standard to Create Facility Smart Grid Model]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17586</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Under a national Smart Grid effort, ASHRAE and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) are jointly developing a standard that would provide a common basis for electrical energy consumers to describe, manage, and communicate about electrical energy consumptions and forecasts.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[California Adopts First Statewide Green Building Code]]></title>
      <link>http://www.getgreenliving.com/california-adopts-first-statewide-green-building-code/</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[California's building commission adopted the first statewide green building code this week. Environmental groups welcomed the new standards, which mandate water use reductions and waste recycling in new buildings, but were critical of its rating system.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.getgreenliving.com">Get Green Living</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[A Net-Zero Community Sprouts in Suburban Chicago]]></title>
      <link>http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/rss/2010/08/04/9</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[A proposed net-zero subdivision of homes that would feature 30-foot tall turbines and other green amenities is taking off slowly in New Lenox, a development in Chicago. The 132-lot subdivision by Prairie Ridge Estates could become the nation's largest net-zero group of homes that use as much energy as they produce. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.eenews.net">Climate Wire</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE Awards $188 Million to Small Business for Clean Energy]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16212</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[DOE Announced on August 2 that it will award $188 million - including $73 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding - to small businesses in 34 states to develop clean energy technologies with potential for commercialization. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov">U.S. Department of Energy EERE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Green Groups and Appliance Makers Agree on Energy-Saving Standards]]></title>
      <link>http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/rss/2010/08/04/2</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Major appliance makers and pro-efficiency groups have privately agreed on higher standards for the biggest energy uses in the home, such as dishwashers and refrigerators.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.eenews.net">Climate Wire</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Standard 90.1 Featured in ASHRAE Fall Educational Courses]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17588</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Two new courses related to Standard 90.1 are part of the 12 online professional development courses being offered this fall by ASHRAE through the ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI). 

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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Packed With Drafty Old Buildings EU Pushes for Energy Neutral Designs]]></title>
      <link>http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/rss/2010/07/30/2</link>
      <category>International News</category>
      <description><![CDATA[In another bid to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption, the European Union is requiring all new buildings to produce nearly as much energy as they consume starting in 2010. Building codes continue to vary greatly from country to country, leading to concerns that most builders won't have the skills to live up to the new requirements.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.eenews.net">Climate Wire</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[ASHRAE Vice President Testifies at DOE Hearing on Sustainable Design Standards]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17586</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[A newly published high-performance green standards would provide a solid foundation on which the federal government could build its efforts to make its buildings more sustainable, according to testimony today from ASHRAE.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Homebuilders and Efficiency Advocates Push for Overhaul in Residential Energy Use]]></title>
      <link>http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/rss/2010/07/28/6</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Increasing the energy efficiency of private homes through changes in the nation's building codes is an essential tool to direct meaningful reductions in energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions, asserted efficiency advocates at a congressional briefing.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.eenews.net">Climate Wire</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE and DOD Join Forces to Push Clean Energy Research]]></title>
      <link>http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/rss/2010/07/28/5</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[DOE's deputy secretary, Daniel Poneman, announced that his agency signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pentagon geared toward increasing collaboration on clean energy research through the exchange of ideas and even personnel.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.eenews.net">Climate Wire</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[In the Future, Houses Will Look More Like a Home]]></title>
      <link>http://www.bigbuilderonline.com/industry-news.asp?referer=rss363</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Baker, chief economist for the AIA, said the recession and an interest in lowering utility costs has already changed how houses are designed and built. Though Leinenweber points out that most green construction methods remain too expensive for widespread use, better insulation and more efficient windows have come down in price enough to be popular.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.bigbuilderonline.com">Big Builder Online</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[8 Firms Chosen to Spearhead Global Building Efficiency Project]]></title>
      <link>http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/07/20/8-firms-chosen-spearhead-global-building-efficiency-project</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Eight large companies and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will participate in a pilot program launched this week by the U.S. and nearly two dozen other countries that promotes energy efficiency in commercial buildings.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.greenbiz.com">GreenBiz</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Subcommittee to Assess Feds' Progress in Meeting New Standards]]></title>
      <link>http://www.eenews.net/EEDaily/rss/2010/07/20/8</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[A House subcommittee will review whether the federal government has done enough to incorporate "green" building practices in its own buildings at a hearing. The federal government is the nation's largest overall energy consumer, and Obama stated a goal of cutting overall greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2020.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.eenews.net">Environment and Energy Daily</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE Announces $30 Million for Energy-Efficient Housing Partnerships]]></title>
      <link>http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america/news_detail.html?news_id=16180</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Energy today announced 15 research and deployment partnerships to help dramatically improve the energy efficiency of American homes.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www1.eere.energy.gov">US Department of Energy</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kaiser Coughs Up $1M for Green Health Clinic]]></title>
      <link>http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/07/19/kaiser-coughs-up-1m-green-health-clinic</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[$1 million grant from Kaiser Permanente helped to construct a community health clinic that could be the first of its kind to earn LEED certification.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.greenbiz.com">GreenBiz</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kohl's 500 Energy Star Stores Help Company Save $50M]]></title>
      <link>http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/07/16/kohls-500-energy-star-stores-help-company-save-50m</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Kohl's Department Stores has reached another milestone in its aggressive sustainability campaign: 500 stores in the retail chain have now earned the Energy Star label.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.greenbiz.com">GreenBiz</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency: 'Recharge Colorado' Still Handing Out Appliance Rebates]]></title>
      <link>http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/rss/2010/07/16/7</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Coloradans have received about $11 million in rebates from the "Recharge Colorado" program, which encourages the purchase of energy-efficient appliances and home improvements.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.eenews.net">ClimateWire</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE Announces Technical Assistance Program to Support Recovery Act Projects]]></title>
      <link>http://www.mwalliance.org/press-releases/doe-announces-technical-assistance-program-support-recovery-act-projects</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the launch of a technical assistance program that will support projects funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Funded with up to $25 million under the Recovery Act, the program will provide states, cities, and tribes with the tools and resources they need to implement successful and sustainable renewable energy projects.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.mwalliance.org">Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE-Funded Clean Energy Projects Win Eight R&D 100 Awards for 2010]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16156</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[As vice president of global sustainability at Procter and Gamble, Len Sauers has had many experiences that have shaped how he views sustainable innovation, and how organizations can continue to improve their environmental performance.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov">U.S. Department of Energy</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Southern California Gets 1 Million Smart Meters]]></title>
      <link>http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/07/13/southern-calif-gets-1-million-smart-meters</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Southern California Edison (SCE) has installed one-fifth of the 5 million smart meters it plans to swap in for customers by 2012.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.greenbiz.com">GreenBiz</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alex Wilson Selected for the 2010 Hanley Award for vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing]]></title>
      <link>http://www.residentialarchitect.com/awards/alex-wilson-selected-for-the-2010-hanley-award-for-vision-and-leadership-in-sustainable-housing.aspx?rssLink=Alex+Wilson+Selected+for+the+2010+Hanley+Award+for+Vision+and+Leadership+in+Sustainable+Housing</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Annual $50,000 award from the Hanley Foundation and EcoHome recognizes visionary environmental building editor, educator, and advocate.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.residentialarchitect.com">Residential Architect</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hospitals More Likely to Invest in Efficiency Than Other Industries]]></title>
      <link>http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/07/12/hospitals-more-likely-invest-efficiency-other-industries</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Healthcare organizations are more likely to invest in energy efficiency upgrades and efforts at their facilities than other industries in North America, according to research from Johnson Controls Inc. and the American Society for Healthcare Engineering.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.greenbiz.com/">Greener Buildings</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[10 Things I've Learned About Making a Big Company a Green Giant]]></title>
      <link>http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2010/07/12/10-things-ive-learned-about-making-big-company-green-giant</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[As vice president of global sustainability at Procter and Gamble, Len Sauers has had many experiences that have shaped how he views sustainable innovation, and how organizations can continue to improve their environmental performance.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.greenbiz.com">GreenBiz</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[PNNL Receives $2.54 Million Toward Buildings Energy Efficiency Research]]></title>
      <link>http://www.pnl.gov/news/release.aspx?id=806</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has received $2.53 million to improve the efficiency and test new refrigerants in a type of air conditioning unit that runs on waste heat.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.pnl.gov">Pacific Northwest National Laboratory</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chicago and ICLEI Recognize Winners of Green Office Challenge]]></title>
      <link>http://www.icleiusa.org/news-events/press-room/press-releases/chicago-and-iclei-recognize-winners-of-green-office-challenge</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Friendly competition to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions saves 70 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and 54,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide - equal to removing more than 10,000 cars off Chicago streets.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.icleiusa.org">International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bangladesh Overhauls its Energy Needs with 1-Day Light Bulb Exchange]]></title>
      <link>http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/rss/2010/07/09/4</link>
      <category>International News</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The mood was hopeful yesterday at the World Bank headquarters as specialists running the Efficient Lighting Initiative for Bangladesh, or ELIB, detailed their distribution of 5 million compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) -- in one day.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.eenews.net/climatewire">ClimateWire</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Climate Corps 2010: Giving Healthcare Facilities an Efficiency Check-Up]]></title>
      <link>http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2010/07/09/climate-corps-2010-giving-healthcare-facilities-efficiency-check-up?</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
	  <description><![CDATA[With the average hospital using more than twice the amount of energy as other commercial buildings, energy efficiency represents a huge opportunity for the healthcare industry.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.greenbiz.com">GreenBiz</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Las Vegas Raises Its Stake in Energy Management with Hara Software]]></title>
      <link>http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2010/07/08/las-vegas-raises-its-stake-energy-management-hara-software?</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The glittering city of Las Vegas has become the latest local government to deploy Hara Environmental and Energy Management software to accelerate municipal sustainability initiatives.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.greenbiz.com">GreenBiz</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Raising Energy Efficiency Highlighted at ASHRAE Meeting]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17567#</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Raising energy efficiency to new levels was the focus of the ASHRAE 2010 Annual Conference held in Albuquerque, N.M. Highlights of the meeting included ASHRAE's receipt of Energy Star for its Headquarters in Atlanta, celebration of the 35th anniversary of publication of the energy conservation standard now known as Standard 90.1 and an update on the ASHRAE Building Energy Quotient program.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Standard 90.1: Setting the Energy Foundation in Buildings for 35 Years]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17566#</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[While high-performance buildings are the obvious choice in today's sustainability-focused industry, it was only a short 35 years ago that the first standard for energy efficiency was established, setting the engineering engine of sustainability into motion.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE Announces Funding for R&D to Support U.S. Manufacturing of High-Efficiency Solid-State Lighting]]></title>
      <link>http://ecmweb.com/market_trends/high-efficiency-solid-state-lighting-20100707/</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
	        <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the availability of up to $15 million in funding to advance research, development, and market adoption of Solid-State Lighting (SSL) technologies.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://ecmweb.com">EMC Web</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[NYC Building Projects Affected by New Energy Code]]></title>
      <link>http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/07/06/nyc-building-projects-affected-by-new-energy-code.aspx</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Department of Buildings has launched the New York City Energy Conservation Code, part of the city's plan to cut carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Lighting, power, and HVAC in new projects or renovations must comply.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://ohsonline.com">Occupational Health </source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Selected by U.S. Department of Energy to Provide Expertise on Stimulus Grant Projects]]></title>
      <link>http://www.mwalliance.org/press-releases/midwest-energy-efficiency-alliance-selected-us-department-energy-provide-expertise</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[MEEA has been selected by the U.S. DOE to assist communities that are conducting energy efficiency programs funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. MEEA will work with the grantees to assist them with their implementation of their energy efficiency programs funded under ARRA.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.mwalliance.org">Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Green Office Challenge Named]]></title>
      <link>http://www.icleiusa.org/news-events/press-room/press-releases/chicago-and-iclei-recognize-winners-of-green-office-challenge</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[A key strategy of the Chicago Climate Action Plan, the Green Office Challenge offers an opportunity for businesses to gain a competitive advantage in green innovations and to cut costs, while saving money and resources.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.icleiusa.org">ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Smart Meters Alone Won't Reduce Energy Use, Study Says]]></title>
      <link>http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/07/01/smart-meters-alone-wont-reduce-energy-use-study-says</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Utilities need to go beyond the smart meter and use a range of energy-feedback tools to achieve significant reductions in customers' power consumption and their electricity bills, new research shows.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.greenbiz.com">Green Biz</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[IEA Sees the First Early Signs of an Energy Technology Revolution Underway]]></title>
      <link>http://www.iea.org/press/pressdetail.asp?PRESS_REL_ID=395</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[IEA Sees the First Early Signs of an Energy Technology Revolution Underway across the globe but urges that much more needs to be done to achieve the necessary long-term CO2 cuts.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.iea.org">International Energy Agency</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Affordable Housing Goes Green in the Bronx]]></title>
      <link>http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100630affordable_bronx.asp</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Construction finally has begun on Vie Verde, a sustainable, mixed-income housing project in the South Bronx designed by Grimshaw Architects and Dattner Architects.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://archrecord.construction.com">Architectural Record</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[ASHRAE Earns EPA's Energy Star for Superior Energy Efficiency]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17561#</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[ASHRAE has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) prestigious Energy Star, the national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency, for its renovated Headquarters in Atlanta. This signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[ASHRAE Installs New Officers, Directors]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17563#</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[ASHRAE installed new officers and directors at its 2010 Annual Meeting held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 26-30.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org/">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency: The Incandescent Bulb Heads Offstage After Century-Long Performance]]></title>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <link>http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/rss/2010/06/28/1</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, when IKEA announced this will be its last year selling incandescent light bulbs, the retailer billed it as an early, pro-sustainability move before federal law "bans" the famously inefficient lamps.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.eenews.net">Climate Wire</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE Announces Funding for Research and Development to Support U.S. Manufacturing of High-Efficiency Solid-State Lighting]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=360</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[As part of the ongoing effort to reduce national energy consumption through high-efficiency building technologies, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the availability of up to $15 million in funding to advance research, development, and market adoption of Solid-State Lighting (SSL) technologies.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov">DOE EERE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[ASHRAE Introduces iPhone App    ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17560</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Developed for Apple's iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, the ASHRAE Standard 62.1 app allows for convenient calculations while in the field, performing the outdoor air calculations found in the Ventilation Rate Procedure and the interactive 62MZCalc spreadsheets contained in the ASHRAE User's Manual for Standard 62.1, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org/">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ra'anana Becomes the First City to Adopt Green Building Code]]></title>
      <link>http://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=179160</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Ra'anana became the first city in Israel to adopt the Israeli green building standard for all new construction this month.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.jpost.com/">JPost.com</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOW Chemical Receives $2.9 Million in Funding from the U.S. DOE for Next Generation Insulation Solutions]]></title>
      <link>http://www.marketwatch.com</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded The Dow Chemical Company $2,955,156 to develop the next-generation of advanced insulation for high-performance, energy-efficient, wall, roof, and foundation insulation systems.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.marketwatch.com">MarketWatch</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[ASHRAE Publishes 2010 Residential IAQ Standard]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17555</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Changes to make requirements easier to use in home retrofits are covered in the newly published 2010 residential ventilation standard from ASHRAE.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Five More States Reach Major Recovery Act Weatherization Milestone]]></title>
      <link>http://www.energy.gov/news/9159.htm</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Utah reached a significant milestone under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - completing weatherization work for more than 30 percent of the homes they have planned.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.energy.gov/">U.S. Department of Energy</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mayors Endorse Green Construction Code, Natural-Gas Vehicles]]></title>
      <link>http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/06/15/15greenwire-mayors-endorse-green-construction-code-natural-90811.html</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Conference of Mayors is backing a mandatory "green" construction code that would slash the negative effects of commercial buildings on the natural environment.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.nytimes.com/gwire">New York Times</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Builders, Remodelers Invited to Education Conference in Charlotte]]></title>
      <link>http://charlotte.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=212564</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The 21st Century Building Expo and Conference to be held Sept. 15-17 in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers an exceptional line-up of courses and seminars for everyone in the home building industry.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://charlotte.dbusinessnews.com">dBusiness News</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[A Game Changer for Commissioning Providers, Constructors and Engineers]]></title>
      <link>http://www.totalbuildingcommissioning.com/2010/06/a-%E2%80%9Cgame-changer%E2%80%9D-for-commissioning-providers-constructors-and-engineers/</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Signed into law and effective January 1, 2011, California has adopted the California High Performance Green Standards Building code.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.totalbuildingcommissioning.com">Total Building Commissioning</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[$68M in Grants Target Building Efficiency, Training]]></title>
      <link>http://www.eenews.net/eenewspm/rss/2010/06/17/10</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The Energy Department will provide $68.4 million for 45 projects aimed at developing energy-efficient building technologies, and $7.6 million for 13 projects to train technicians and others on commercial building operations, officials announced today.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.eenews.net">EandE News</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE Announces More than $76 Million for Advanced Energy-Efficient Building Technologies and Commercial Building Training Programs]]></title>
      <link>http://www.energy.gov/news/9152.htm</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced awards totaling more than $76 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support advanced energy-efficient building technology projects and the development of training programs for commercial building equipment technicians, building operators, and energy auditors. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.energy.gov">U.S. Department of Energy</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[10 Tips for Operating Buildings More Efficiently]]></title>
      <link>http://www.greenbiz.com/business/research/tool/2010/06/17/10-tips-operating-buildings-more-efficiently</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Here are 10 ways to make your buildings operate more efficiently and more cost effectively.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.greenbiz.com">Green Biz</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Burger King Restaurant Powered by Wind and Solar Energy]]></title>
      <link>http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/06/16/new-burger-king-restaurant-powered-by-wind-solar-energy</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[A new Burger King restaurant in Germany features wind, solar, lighting, heating and cooling systems that are expected to produce whopping cuts in energy use and costs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.greenbiz.com">Greener Buildings</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[AIA Releases Tracking Tool For Sustainable Design]]></title>
      <link>http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/2010/100614sustainable_tool.asp</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The American Institute of Architects has released an Excel-based tool that generates a report on predicted energy use and project modeling.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://archrecord.construction.com">Architectural Record</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[2010 ASHRAE Ventilation Standard Brings Breath of Fresh Air to Industry]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17552</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[New requirements regarding natural ventilation, exhaust systems and IAQ Procedure are included in the newly published 201 version of Standard 62.1.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[June 13-19 is High Performance Building Week]]></title>
      <link>http://www.hpbccc.org/hpbweek.php</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC) has designated June 13-19 as High-Performance Building Week. The week is an opportunity to highlight the importance of high-performance buildings to federal, state, and local policymakers and the general public.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.hpbccc.org">The High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Resolution, Briefings, Congressional Visits Featured in High-Performance Building Week]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17551</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[While the importance of high-performance buildings to a sustainable future is noteworthy year-round, special recognition will be given during upcoming High-Performance Building Week, June 13-19.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[More Than $60 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Expand Local Energy Efficiency]]></title>
      <link>http://www.energy.gov/news/9068.htm</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that 20 communities have been selected for more than $60 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to implement local energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that will reduce energy use by American homes, vehicles, and businesses.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.energy.gov">U.S. Department of Energy</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Strategic Plan, Sustainable Products, and Codes Top Agenda at AAMA Summer Meeting]]></title>
      <link>http://www.glassmagazine.com/news-item/commercial/strategic-plan-green-products-and-codes-top-agenda-aama-summer-meeting123</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Topping the agenda at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association Summer Conference 2010, June 6-9, were talks about the associations strategic plan, work on the green products certification, and codes and standards discussions.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.glassmagazine.com">Glass Magazine</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tucson Might Let Developers Put Land-Use Rules on Hold]]></title>
      <link>http://azstarnet.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_666a3bbd-2116-5758-ae39-fcd8fafeb0ed.html</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The proposal, aimed at making Tucson more business friends, could postpone compliance with all provisions of the building code that don't relate to health and safety.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://azstarnet.com">Arizona Daily Star</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE Awards $29 Million for Weatherization Training Centers]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16076</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Thirty-four weatherization training centers in 27 states will receive $29 Million in DOE grants under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The energy efficiency funds will go toward expanding eight existing training centers and establishing 26 new ones.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov">Department of Energy EERE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[CID Seeks Input on Proposed Codes]]></title>
      <link>http://albuquerque.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/stories/2010/06/07/daily36.html</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Comments from commercial and residential building trades professionals are being sought by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department's Construction Industries Division on behalf of the proposed adoption of and amendments to the state's 2009 building codes.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://albuquerque.bizjournals.com">New Mexico Business Weekly</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Data Centers Can Now Earn the Energy Star Label]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16078</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Stand-alone data centers and buildings that house large data centers can now earn the Energy Star label if they are in the top 25% of their peers in terms of energy efficiency. Those looking to earn that label should check out the best practices compiled by DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov">U.S. Department of Energy EERE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Builders Get Temporary Reprieve from New Energy Code ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.king5.com/news/business/Builders-get-temporary-reprieve-from-new-energy-code-95917849.html</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Just days after BIAW filed a lawsuit in federal court, Governor Gregoire has announced that she is requesting the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) delay the implementation of the new energy code for a period of nine months.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.king5.com">King5.com</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sydney Code for House Building Provides Financing Advantages]]></title>
      <link>http://www.homebuildingnet.com/blog/home-building/sidney-code-for-house-building-provides-financing-advantages/</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Residents of Sidney, Montana are encouraged to adopt the area's house building code to make it easier for them to acquire financing for the residence they are planning to build.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.homebuildingnet.com">HomeBuildingNet.com</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Substantial Energy Efficiency Provisions in Lugar Energy Bill a 'Solid Foundation,' says Alliance]]></title>
      <link>http://ase.org/content/news/detail/6743</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[A new energy bill introduced by Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind) wisely uses energy efficiency as the core of its provisions, the Alliance to Save Energy said today.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://ase.org">Alliance to Save Energy</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[California Saves Energy With Lights]]></title>
      <link>http://dougcoe.com/blog/california-saves-energy-with-lights/</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Commonly referred to as Title 24, the Energy Code has rules for how houses are built. This is in addition to the general California Building Code. New houses, additions, and remodels all have to follow these rules.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://dougcoe.com/blog/">Doug Coe Architect</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE Requires Manufacturers to Halt Sales of Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners Violating Minimum Appliance Standards]]></title>
      <link>http://www.energy.gov/news/9026.htm</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Today, the Department of Energy announced that three manufacturers -- Aspen Manufacturing, Inc., Summit Manufacturing, and Advanced Distributor Products -- must stop distributing 61 heat pump models and 1 air conditioner model that DOE has determined do not comply with federal energy conservation standards.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.energy.gov/news/">DOE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Going to AIA? Don't Miss These Sights!]]></title>
      <link>http://www.residentialarchitect.com/conferences/going-to-aia-dont-miss-these-sights.aspx?rssLink=Going+to+AIA%3f+Don't+Miss+These+Sights!</link>
            <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
			<description><![CDATA[Local architect Allan Shulman shares tips on houses and historic properties of interest to visit during the 2010 AIA National Convention in Miami.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.residentialarchitect.com">Residential Architect</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Washington Builders Sue to Stop New Green Law]]></title>
      <link>http://www.king5.com/news/business/WA-Builders-Sue-to-Stop-New-Green-Law--95371614.html</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Going green will cost too much green, according to Washington state builders, and they're suing to put the brakes on a new law.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.king5.com">King5.</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[New York State Adopts 2009 International Energy Conservation Code]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lightnowblog.com/2010/06/new-york-state-adopts-2009-international-energy-conservation-code/</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[On April 1, 2010, the New York State Building Code Council voted to adopt the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, which will be known as the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.lightnowblog.com">LightNow</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Buildings Throughout California to be Some of the Greenest in the World]]></title>
      <link>http://www.green-technology.org/green_technology_magazine/residential.htm</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Development of the 2008 California Green Building Code (CGBC) included review and analysis of existing green building practices.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.green-technology.org">Green Technology News</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Protocols for Performance Measurement Offered by Leading Building Groups]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17534#6-1-2010_1:57:00_PM</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[It's long been realized in the building industry that you can't manage what you don't measure when it comes to building performance. But even if you measure, what ensures that those measurements are appropriate and meaningful?]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org/">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Guidelines for ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes]]></title>
      <link>http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.nh_2011_comments</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The EPA recently released its New Version 3 Guidelines for new homes aspiring to earn the ENERGY STAR label which go into effect January 1, 2011. The executive summary provided includes details on the implementation timeline, and a list of changes made to the various ratings checklists (ENERGY STAR Reference Guide, Thermal Enclosure System Rater, HVAC System Quality Installation Rater, and Water Management System Rater).]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.energystar.gov">ENERGY STAR </source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency: Nation's Biggest Energy Spender Tries to Lead by Example]]></title>
      <link>http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/rss/2010/06/01/4</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Energy Department raised the bar for government buildings last week, requiring more sustainable features for new and renovated facilities. DOE released a proposed rule in the Federal Register.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.eenews.net">E</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 2009 IECC: Increased Inspections and Testing Lead to Increased Energy Savings]]></title>
      <link>http://www.iaei.org/magazine/?p=4947</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[What's happening with energy efficiency in existing and new residential homes? The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is committed to improving the most popular model residential energy code by 30% by 2012 and moving to net zero energy homes by 2020. The first major step toward those goals is embodied in the 2009 International Energy Conservation]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.iaei.org">IAEI Magazine Online</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Montana Energy Training Session Offered]]></title>
      <link>http://www.sidneyherald.com/articles/2010/05/28/news/local_news/in_and_around_our_area/doc4c00248f2703c621869165.txt</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[A new residential and commercial energy code training session will be offered June 11 at the Sidney Fire Hall.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.sidneyherald.com/">Sydney Herald</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE Launches the High Efficiency Windows Volume Purchase Program]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=342</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the launch of the Highly-Insulating R-5 Windows and Low-e Storm Windows Volume Purchase Program, part of a multi-year integrated strategy to transform the market for high efficiency windows. The initiative will facilitate the broader deployment of these windows by pairing manufacturers with buyers looking to purchase large volumes of windows and by setting performance expectations for two new types of energy efficient windows.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/">U.S. Department of Energy</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE Webinar June 22, 2010: Cost-Effective Triple Pane (R-5) and Low-e Storm Windows]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=339</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Windows in the United States account for 30% of building heating and cooling energy loss, and represent a key opportunity for improving the energy efficiency of buildings. This webinar will provide information about DOE's effort to bring affordable triple pane and low-e storm windows to the marketplace. Through the launch of a new DOE-sponsored volume purchase program, builders and distributors can buy these windows at a competitive price.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/">U.S. Department of Energy</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Smart House Developed Through ASHRAE Grant]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17532#5-26-2010_2:20:00_PM</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[From smart home controls to solar powered gas refrigeration, undergraduate HVAC&R students in their senior year are able to gain hands-on experience in their field thanks to the 2010-2011 ASHRAE Undergraduate Senior Project Grant.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Building Makeover? Keep the Codes in Mind]]></title>
      <link>http://www.energycodes.gov/publications/STS/articles/v14_i2_bldg_makeover.stm</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The key is knowing how the codes apply, and the Building Energy Codes Program (BECP) is here to help with this challenge. Here, you'll find tools and insights to help make today's retrofit compliance easier.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.energycodes.gov">U.S. DOE Building Energy Codes Program</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[EU agrees mandate for "nearly zero energy" homes]]></title>
      <link>http://www.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-48594720100518?pageNumber=1</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description><![CDATA[All new buildings constructed in Europe after 2020 will have to be virtually carbon-neutral after the European Parliament gave new energy standards the last approval they needed on Tuesday.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.reuters.com">Rueters</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Energy code training]]></title>
      <link>http://www.everettwa.org/CityNews.aspx?ID=3</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[Washington State University and partners will offer a duct testing certification training from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday May 21 at the Snohomish County PUD building, 2320 California St. in downtown Everett.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.everettwa.org">City of Everett, WA</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE  Launches New Version of Commercial Lighting Solutions Web Tool]]></title>
      <link>http://ecmweb.com/lighting/commercial-lighting-solutions-web-tool-20100519/?utm_source=feedburner</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched a new version of its Commercial Lighting Solutions Web tool, expanding energy-saving lighting solutions and approaches to offices and institutional buildings. The Web tool provides detailed instructions to help building owners and operators reduce the energy used by commercial lighting by 30% or more.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://ecmweb.com">Electrical Construction </source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Washington State Non-Residential Energy Code Webinar Series]]></title>
      <link>http://pugetsoundashrae.blogspot.com/2010/05/washington-state-non-residential-energy.html</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council is offering a three-part webinar series about the 2009 Non-Residential Energy Code. Experts from the industry will discuss significant changes in the upcoming code and address frequently asked questions.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://pugetsoundashrae.blogspot.com">Puget Sound ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Steel Buildings Go Green]]></title>
      <link>http://www.architecture-index.com/buildings/steel-buildings-go-green</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[Gone are the outdated corrugated metal buildings of the past. The new generation of pre engineered steel buildings are finding use in an ever growing variety of Green building projects. Steel buildings are leading the way in the Green building revolution, meeting Green building design goals with innovative building design, engineering and use of materials.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.architecture-index.com">Architecture Index</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[2009 Washington State Energy Code Training]]></title>
      <link>http://www.hbatc.com/current-events/other-classes</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[The WSU Energy Program is offering a half-day training on the residential sections of the 2009 Washington State Energy Code on June 14, 2010. The course will focus on the changes to the energy code, but will also discuss energy basics, code layout and use, and application to projects during the design, review, and construction phases. The discussion will also include how various WSU compliance forms are used and practical matters of code compliance documentation and inspection will be emphasized. This is an excellent course for building department employees, builders, sub-contractors or designers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.hbatc.com">Home Builders Association </source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Free Energy Code Training]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cityoflewiston.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=324</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[The City of Lewiston will be hosting a free energy code training seminar on July 27th and July 28th at the Lewiston Community Center.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.cityoflewiston.org">City of Lewiston, Idaho</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Oregon commercial building code aims at efficiency]]></title>
      <link>http://sustainablebusinessoregon.com/articles/2010/05/new_oregon_commercial_building_codes_aim_at_efficiency.html</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[The Department of Consumer and Business Services Building Codes Division adopted a new energy code for commercial buildings this week designed to improve energy efficiency.  The 2010 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code for commercial buildings, effective July 1, will achieve a 15 percent reduction in energy use in new commercial construction, according to the division.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://sustainablebusinessoregon.com">Sustainable Business Oregon</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Denver Completes 2009 IECC Amendments; City Council Ordinance Next Up]]></title>
      <link>http://bcap-ocean.org/news/2010/may/06/denver-completes-2009-iecc-amendments-city-council-ordinance-next</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[On December 1, 2009, the City and County of Denver Development Services Department began the public consideration of the 2010 Denver Building Code, comprised of the 2009 International Code Council (ICC) Codes - including the 2009 IECC - and proposed Amendments. During a series of seven public hearings early this year, the Combined Board of Appeals (CBOA) heard stakeholders' statements and selected the amendments to include in the 2010 Denver Building Code.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://bcap-ocean.org">BCAP OCEAN</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Construct 2010: 54th Annual CSI Convention]]></title>
      <link>http://www.constructshow.com/attendee/education/construct2010-the-tfm-show-handouts.aspx</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[CONSTRUCT2010 and the 54th CSI Annual Convention is your most cost effective strategy for combining educational opportunities with product and service solutions for your business success.  Co-located with The Total Facility Management Show, an event for the senior executive facility manager, this event is dedicated to the institutional, industrial and commercial building industry. If you design, build, specify, engineer, renovate or operate in the built environment, this is your event.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.constructshow.com">Construct Show</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Delaware to Offer Model Energy Code Training in May and June]]></title>
      <link>http://bcap-ocean.org/news/2010/may/03/delaware-offer-model-energy-code-training-may-and-june</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[To prepare the state for its upcoming new energy codes (2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2007), the Delaware Energy Office (partnering with BCAP and Newport Ventures) will be offering six training sessions in three locations throughout the state in May and June.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://bcap-ocean.org">BCAP OCEAN</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE Awards $452 million in Recovery Act Funds for Building Retrofits]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=15959</link>
      <category>National Policy</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[Vice President Joe Biden announced on April 21 the selection of 25 states, communities, and organizations that will receive up to $452 million in DOE Recovery Act funding to "ramp-up" energy efficiency building retrofits. DOE's Retrofit Ramp-Up initiative will allow communities, state and local governments, private-sector companies, and non-profit organizations to work together on pioneering programs for concentrated and broad-based retrofits of neighborhoods.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/enn.cfm">EERE Network News</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[American Home Inspectors Training is Now Offering a Home Energy Audit Certification Course]]></title>
      <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/04/prweb3910704.htm</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[American Home Inspectors Training Institute, the nation's premier home inspection training school, is pleased to announce that AHIT is now offering a Home Energy Audit Certification Course.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.prweb.com/">http://www.prweb.com/</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Merged "green building code" announced]]></title>
      <link>http://www.rdmag.com/Lab-Design-News/News/2010/04/Sustainability-Merged-Green-Building-Code-Announced/</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[After months of discussion and development, the building industry appears close to achieving a unified "green code" that would harmonize various ideas and be enforceable by jurisdictions, vs. the voluntary LEED standard and other voluntary systems. The International Code Council (ICC), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Illuminating Energy Society of North America (IES) announced in early March that parallel ICC and ASHRAE code efforts will now be merged. The planned result is the International Green Construction Code (IGCC), intended to accelerate construction of high-performance buildings nationwide.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.rdmag.com">RandD Magazine</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[ASHRAE Lends Support to Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17508</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[Federal legislation introduced Thursday, on Earth Day, will provide training for Federal building personnel in the areas of building operations and maintenance, energy management, safety and design functions.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Vice President Biden Kicks Off Five Days of Earth Day Activities with Announcement of Major New Energy Efficiency Effort]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=317</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[Vice President Biden will today kick off five days of administration events around the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with the announcement of the selection of 25 communities for up to $452 million in Recovery Act funding to "ramp-up" energy efficiency building retrofits. Under the Department of Energy's Retrofit Ramp-Up initiative, communities, governments, private sector companies, and non-profit organizations will work together on pioneering and innovative programs for concentrated and broad-based retrofits of neighborhoods and towns-and eventually entire states. These partnerships will support large-scale retrofits and make energy efficiency accessible to hundreds of thousands of homeowners and businesses. The models created through this program are expected to save households and businesses about a $100 million annually in utility bills, while leveraging private sector resources, to create what funding recipients estimate at about 30,000 jobs across the country during the next three years. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov">DOE EERE News</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Department of Energy Announces $28 Million to Support State Efforts to Increase Building Energy Retrofits and Develop State Energy Savings Goals]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=319</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that up to $28 million in funding is available to help states lower the cost and increase the availability of energy efficiency retrofits. These programs will reduce energy use and save money for families and businesses across the country.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov">DOE EERE News</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE Announces New Opportunities to Improve Commercial Building Energy Efficiency]]></title>
      <link>http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=318</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced support for energy-saving commercial building projects as part of an ongoing effort by DOE to improve the energy efficiency of buildings in the United States. With money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, DOE's national laboratories will select and fund technical experts to provide technical guidance to commercial building owners and operators. The goal of this Commercial Building Partnerships (CBP) initiative is to increase the energy efficiency of selected new and existing buildings.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://apps1.eere.energy.gov">DOE EERE News</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Green Building Tax Credit would help create jobs, lower energy costs and protect clean air]]></title>
      <link>http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2010/04/17/green-building-tax-credit-would-help-create-jobs-lower-energy-costs-and-protect-clean-air-ID0370.html</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[In order to create jobs, spur construction and protect clean air, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), a member of the Finance Committee, today introduced legislation to provide tax incentives for the construction of green buildings. The Green Building Tax Credit would offer a refundable 30 percent tax credit for the construction of buildings that are energy-efficient and are location-efficient by being situated in an area conducive to walking and public transportation. The legislation is supported by the non-profit Reconnecting America.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://newjersey.realestaterama.com">New Jersey RealEstateRama</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Changes to Decrease Energy Use in Elevators, Parking Garages Proposed for Standard 90.1]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17506</link>
      <category>National Policy</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[Going down? Energy use in buildings could drop with a proposed requirement to Standard 90.1 regulating ventilation and cab lighting in elevators.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Tennessee Fire Division Files Residential and State Building Code Rule]]></title>
      <link>http://bcap-ocean.org/news/2010/march/31/tennessee-fire-division-files-residential-and-state-building-code-rule</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[After the passage of legislation in June requiring the state to update its building energy standards, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance's Division of Fire Prevention filed a rule doing so with the Secretary of State on March 29. Pending review by the Attorney General's office, the rule will enact statewide standards for certain types of residential and state-owned building construction.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://bcap-ocean.org">Online Code Environment </source>
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      <title><![CDATA[ASHRAE Rises to the Occasion in Albuquerque]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17476#4-5-2010_4:20:00_PM</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[From the soaring Sandia Mountains to peacefully floating hot air balloons, at almost 5,000 feet above sea level, Albuquerque, N.M. is a city of great heights. Since ASHRAE is always striving to reach the highest levels of energy efficiency and sustainability, Albuquerque serves as the perfect site for the 2010 ASHRAE Annual Conference.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE.org</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Architecture 2030 campaign presses Washington for green buildings ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.thefifthestate.com.au/archives/11012</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[United States based green building initiative Architecture 2030 is leading a campaign for the U.S. Congress to push for reductions in building energy consumption.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.thefifthestate.com.au">The Fifth Estate</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[State Building Code Council Adopts New Rules Promoting Energy Conservation And Building Safety]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dos.state.ny.us/pres/pr2010/4-2buildingcode.html</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[New codes to ensure New York buildings will be among nationwide leaders in energy efficiency.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.dos.state.ny.us">New York State Department of State</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE tightens water-heater standards, promises major emission cuts]]></title>
      <link>http://www.eenews.net/Greenwire/rss/2010/04/01/4</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[The Energy Department will tighten energy efficiency standards for water heaters and other appliances, a move it says could ultimately slash 164 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, the equivalent of taking 46 million cars off the road every year.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.eenews.net/gw/">Greenwire</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[North Carolina Home Guide to Energy Code Compliance]]></title>
      <link>http://www.simplyinsulate.com/statecodes/NC.pdf</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[The 2003 IECC and 2006 North Carolina Amendments together comprise the North Carolina Energy Conservation Code. This guide contains five packages designed to simplify compliance with the code.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="www.simplyinsulate.com">www.simplyinsulate.com</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cities, Counties Receive Grants for Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy]]></title>
      <link>http://gov.georgia.gov/00/press/detail/0,2668,78006749_78013037_157926274,00.html</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[Sixty-four communities in Georgia have earned grant funds for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, which is administered by the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA). EECBG funds for local governments were awarded following a competitive application process. Out of 84 applications, GEFA funded 57 projects benefiting 64 communities. General activities receiving EECBG funding include the following: Energy efficiency programs and incentives for residential and commercial sectors; Energy efficiency retrofits for local government facilities; Energy code compliance and training; Renewable energy installations. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://gov.georgia.gov">georgia.gov</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Secretary Chu Highlights Recovery Act Tax Credits for Home Energy Efficiency Improvements]]></title>
      <link>http://www.energy.gov/news/8799.htm</link>
      <category>National Policy</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[Secretary Chu highlighted the tax credits available to American families as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Taxpayers are eligible for up to $1,500 in tax credits for a range of home energy efficiency improvements - such as adding insulation, installing energy efficient windows, or replacing water heaters.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.energy.gov">US Department of Energy (DOE)</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Iowa Awards $5.8 Million in Energy Efficiency, Conservation Grants]]></title>
      <link>http://www.energy.iowa.gov/files/EECBGNEWSRELEASE032310.pdf</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[The Iowa Office of Energy Independence (OEI) has awarded 78 statewide grants totaling $5,840,862 under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) program. The purpose of the Iowa EECBG program is to provide funding, via a competitive grant process, to assist local governments in creating and implementing strategies to: Reduce fossil fuel emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and, to the maximum extent practicable and maximize benefits for local and regional communities; Reduce total energy use of the eligible entities; Improve energy efficiency in the building, transportation and other appropriate sectors; Create and retain jobs ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.energy.iowa.gov">Iowa Office of Energy Independence </source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Energy Codes and Existing Buildings]]></title>
      <link>http://www.lightnowblog.com/2010/03/energy-codes-and-existing-buildings/</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[This blog, from a lighting professional's perspective, discusses IECC and Standard 90.1 lighting provisions that apply to existing buildings. Any interpretations are solely the author's, and are provided solely for educational purposes.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.lightnowblog.com">Lightnow Blog</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Montana Adopts 2009 IECC]]></title>
      <link>http://bcap-ocean.org/news/2010/march/22/montana-adopts-2009-iecc-training-classes-april-1</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
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<![CDATA[Following a public hearing in November 2009, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) filed the final adoption notice for the 2009 IECC with the Secretary of State on March 15 with an effective date of March 26, 2010. The state's 46 local certified jurisdictions will have an additional 90 days to adopt the same code and edition for their jurisdictions. All other areas are under the jurisdiction of the State Building Codes Bureau. The first training classes will be held Thursday, April 1. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://bcap-ocean.org">Building Codes Assistance Project </source>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOE laying groundwork for home retrofits]]></title>
      <link>http://www.eenews.net/Greenwire/rss/2010/03/16/8</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
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<![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is developing advanced technology to do home energy audits and tests to make sure the installation of the efficiency products are done properly, Energy Secretary Steven Chu wrote in a recent report, "Energy Vision Update 2010," for the nonprofit World Economic Forum. Referring to energy savings available through improved home efficiency, Secretary Chu wrote, "Regardless of what the skeptics may think, there are indeed 20-dollar bills lying on the ground all around us. We only need the will -- and the ways -- to pick them up."]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.eenews.net">Greenwire</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[New International Green Building Codes Launched]]></title>
      <link>http://www.cleanskies.com/videos/new-intl-green-building-codes-launched</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
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<![CDATA[Video interview with Brendan Owens, Vice President of Technical Development for the U.S. Green Building Council, about how new building codes evolved, what they could change in buildings across the U.S., and the prospects for widespread adoption of these green standards.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.cleanskies.com">Clean Skies News</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Efforts Combined for First Set of Model Codes and Standards for Green Building]]></title>
      <link>http://www.iccsafe.org/Pages/default.aspx</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
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<![CDATA[The International Green Construction Code Public Version 1.0 was unveiled today. The IGCC provides the building industry with language that both broadens and strengthens building codes to assist in the design and construction of high-performance, green buildings. The IGCC will provide the standards to enable monitoring, measuring and reporting on building energy use&#8212;which is key to leveraging the energy, economic and environmental benefits of green building codes.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.iccsafe.org/Pages/default.aspx">ICC</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Existing Building Upgrades: Energy-Conserving Practices and Policies Focus of NYC ASHRAE Conference]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17466</link>
      <category>Building Energy Efficiency</category>
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<![CDATA[From the city's most recognizable building to its first green commercial office tower, lessons learned underneath the sustainability skyline of New York City will be shared at an ASHRAE specialty conference in April. Existing Buildings in Urban Areas: Dramatically Cutting the Energy Waste will serve to guide the building community and government in reducing energy in existing buildings. The conference takes place April 19-20, 2010, at the Grand Hyatt in New York, N.Y. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Green building code introduced]]></title>
      <link>http://www.csemag.com/article/452886-Green_building_code_introduced.php?rssid=20192</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
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<![CDATA[The International Code Council (ICC), ASHRAE, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) have announced the launch of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC), representing the merger of two national efforts to develop adoptable and enforceable green building codes. The IGCC provides the building industry with language that both broadens and strengthens building codes in a way that will accelerate the construction of high performance green buildings across the United States.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.csemag.com">Consulting Specifying Engineer</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Puerto Rico focuses on adopting the I-Codes]]></title>
      <link>http://www.iccsafe.org</link>
      <category>States and Territories</category>
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<![CDATA[An ICC team will provide an overview of the 2009 I-Codes to code officials, architects, engineers and others in the Puerto Rican construction and design industries as they move toward establishing their new Construction Codes.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.iccsafe.org">International Code Council</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[Members sought for ASHRAE committee]]></title>
      <link>http://www.csemag.com/article/452215-Members_sought_for_ASHRAE_committee.php?rssid=20192</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
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<![CDATA[Members are being sought and changes proposed for the new standard for the design of high-performance green buildings published in January. The deadline to apply is March 31. For more information on membership, contact standardssection@ashrae.org.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.csemag.com">Consulting Specifying Engineer</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[21 Changes Proposed for Standard 90.1]]></title>
      <link>http://www.ashrae.org/pressroom/detail/17453</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
      <description>
<![CDATA[Public input to help shape the technical requirements in Standard 90.1 is being sought through 21 proposed addenda, which could become part of the 2010 standard. "Our goal is to produce a standard to increase energy efficiency in buildings," Mick Schwedler, Standard 90.1 committee chair, stated. "Public input from the industry into development of the standard has proven invaluable since it was first published 35 years ago."]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.ashrae.org">ASHRAE</source>
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      <title><![CDATA["Building Star" proposed in Senate]]></title>
      <link>http://www.energyfuturecoalition.org/files/webfmuploads/EFC%20Building%20STAR%20Press%20Release%203.4.10.pdf</link>
      <category>National Policy</category>
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<![CDATA[Senators introduce job creation legislation spurring owners to retrofit buildings with energy efficient roofing, lighting, heating and cooling systems.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.energyfuturecoalition.org">Energy Future Coalition </source>
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      <title><![CDATA[President Obama Unveils Homestar]]></title>
      <link>http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/fact-sheet-homestar-energy-efficiency-retrofit-program</link>
      <category>National Policy</category>
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<![CDATA[In his State of the Union address, the President called on Congress to pass a program of incentives for homeowners who make energy efficiency investments in their homes. Today, while touring a training facility at Savannah Technical College, the President outlined more details of a new "HOMESTAR" program that would help create jobs by encouraging American families to invest in energy saving home improvements.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <source url="www.whitehouse.gov">whitehouse.gov</source>
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      <title><![CDATA[ASHRAE 90.1- 2007 and beyond]]></title>
      <link>http://www.csemag.com/article/453385-ASHRAE_90_1_2007_and_beyond.php?rssid=20189</link>
      <category>Energy Codes Development, Training and Tools</category>
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<![CDATA[Engineers talk about the present and future ASHRAE standards for energy efficiency. CSE: What areas-building systems, energy performance, efficient technology-does the new version of ASHRAE 90.1-2010 focus on that was not addressed by previous versions of the standard? Mick Schwedler: Since ASHRAE/IES 90.1 covers the entire building, all aspects are being addressed by addenda to the standard. This includes the building envelope, lighting power densities, power, equipment efficiencies, and HVAC and service water heating system requirements. In addition, there has been substantial work on control of lighting, daylighting, and HVAC systems. The Energy Compliance Budget (ECB) and Appendix G (used for LEED) modeling requirements have also been updated.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <source url="http://www.csemag.com">Consulting-Specifying Engineer </source>
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