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ASHRAE and DOE Work to Increase Building Energy Standards Efficiency

Under a new agreement, ASHRAE and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will work to increase building energy efficiency standards for the year 2010 by 30 percent over 2004 standards. A new memorandum of understanding ...

2 Aug 2007

E&PG Sign Agreement With Solel for 553 Megawatts of Solar Power

Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced today that it has entered into a landmark renewable energy agreement with Solel-MSP-1 to purchase renewable energy from the Mojave Solar Park, to be constructed in California&rs...

2 Aug 2007

Construction Orders for June 2007

Orders in the twelve months to June 2007 rose by three per cent compared with the previous twelve months, and orders in the second quarter of 2007 rose by three per cent compared to the same period a year earlier. Orders...

2 Aug 2007

Study Eases Concerns Over Wind Turbine Noise

A comprehensive study by Salford University has concluded that the noise phenomenon known as aerodynamic modulation (AM) is not an issue for the UK's wind farm fleet. AM indicates aerodynamic noise from wind turbines...

2 Aug 2007

UK Homeowners To Get Green Grants

A new system to help homebuyers get green grants worth hundreds of pounds to lower their fuel bills and make their homes greener has been announced today, linked to the introduction of Home Information Packs and Energy P...

2 Aug 2007

Healy Annonces Government's Intention to Lodge EU Flood Recovery Funding Application

Flood Recovery Minister John Healey today announced the Government’s intention to lodge an application to the European Commission for support from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help recovery from the recen...

2 Aug 2007

The Stronger and Easier Way to Hang Things on Your Walls

ITW Brands, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. has introduced Twist-N-Lock(TM) by E-Z Ancor(R), a revolutionary drywall anchor that holds as much as 75 pounds-up to twice the strength of plastic plugs. "Twist...

2 Aug 2007

New Jersey Energy Star (R) Homes

For people buying a new home in New Jersey, an ENERGY STAR(R) Home is an option that can reduce their energy demand, lower their monthly energy bills and increase their comfort, health and safety at home. Supported wi...

2 Aug 2007

RIBA Research Symposium – Reflections on Practice: Capturing Innovation and Creativity

The 2007 RIBA Research Symposium, Reflections on Practice: capturing innovation and creativity, will take place on Wednesday 19 September at the RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London W1. This year’s symposium takes it...

2 Aug 2007

Solar Cooling Machine to be Trialed on Energy Efficient Dwelling

ClimateWell and Wolss Sunrain have been chosen by Lansolar Ingenieros for the air conditioning project of an energy-efficient dwelling using solar energy. The installation, designed by Lansolar Ingenieros, has a solar co...

1 Aug 2007

Boral Chief Speaks at Climate Change Conference

Rod Pearse, CEO and Managing Director of Boral Ltd (Sydney, NSW, Australia), spoke on 25 July 2007 at the Citi Conference on Climate Change. Discussing a number of topics and explaining Boral’s approach, Rod Pe...

1 Aug 2007

The "Go Green" Philosophy is Hitting the Mainstream with a National Rise in Homeowner Interest

ReliableRemodeler.com, a leading home remodeling resource for homeowners providing a trusted connection between homeowners and local contractors, is announcing the results of the first of a series of surveys on the subje...

1 Aug 2007

Smart Utility Knife With Safety Blade Introduced by Martor USA

The Megasafe Safety Knife, with its spring-loaded retractable blade, is the latest Martor product that incorporates smart knife technology. The 0.63 mm thick blade is highly suitable for use with virtually any type of ma...

1 Aug 2007

Fourteen Innovative Housing Projects Given The Green Light

Fourteen innovative housing projects have been given the green light to bid for investment, at the climax of an ambitious drive to deliver affordable homes and boost economic growth in the North of England. The North...

1 Aug 2007

BBA Certification for Glasroc Products

British Gypsum’s award winning Glasroc paperless gypsum boards have received new certification from the British Board of Agrement (BBA), the UK’s leading independent approval body for construction products. ...

1 Aug 2007