Month: July 2015
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Perception, Thoroughness, and Consistency
Sustainable Options: LEED™ and Green Globes™ – a Comparison – Part Two of a Three Part Series By Tracy L. Randazzo, AIA, PMP, CDTLast Month, Berman & Wright, Architecture, Engineering & Planning, LLC compared the costs of having similar buildings Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified through the Unites States Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green…
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SolarCity says new service to cut solar costs for small, mid-size businesses
SolarCity introduced a new solar energy service that it believes will make it possible for many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to pay less for solar electricity than they pay for power from their local utility for the first time. SolarCity will initially offer its SMB service to owner-occupied businessRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Sustainer Homes Made of Shipping Containers
The company Sustainer Homes recently unveiled a shipping container home that can also be taken completely off-the-grid. According to the company, the main reason for constructing these homes was offering the younger generation a flexible and rent-free living option, which is becoming a must for many. The homes are also mobile and facilitate low-impact living.…
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Water Source Heat Pumps offer economizer option.
Available on 2–6 ton horizontal and vertical Versatec Base, Versatec Ultra Envision2 Compact, and 7-25 ton horizontal and vertical Envision XL products, Waterside Economizer option allows use of building’s interior loop water to provide free cooling. Economizer works by passing air through internal coil cooled by loop water rather than by mechanical refrigeration. Unit contains…
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SunEdison’s Next IPO, Another Yieldco Launches This Week
SunEdison’s second yieldco, TerraForm Global, will hold operating solar, wind and hydro projects in emerging markets.