Tag: Energy Efficiency
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Better Buildings Gain Three Centers of Excellence
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced locations for three Centers of Building Operations Excellence aimed at training building operators in efficiency. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling…
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Occupant Empowerment: Creating a Culture of Sustainability with LEED
Lonny Blumenthal, LEED AP O+MAssociate, LEEDU.S. Green Building Council I hear people say it all the time: “Buildings don’t use energy, people do.” So then I ask myself: Why has the idea of engaging with building occupants fallen by the wayside?…Despite the fact that it’s one of the most cost-effective ways to minimize energy consumption…
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Occupant Empowerment: Creating a Culture of Sustainability with LEED
Lonny Blumenthal, LEED AP O+M Associate, LEED U.S. Green Building Council I hear people say it all the time: “Buildings don’t use energy, people do.” So then I ask myself: Why has the idea of engaging with building occupants fallen by the way…
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Even Energy-Hogging States Show Progress
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s new report highlights efforts by the states ranked lowest in efficiency to improve, offering precedents. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechli…
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NY State Spending Big In Solar, Efficiency Push
Newly funded initiatives in New York aim to improve the efficiency of state-owned buildings by 20 percent while quadrupling the amount of solar generation. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling. …