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1 Million Energy Star Homes

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

CONTACT: Enesta Jones jones.enesta@epa.gov 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2009 EPA’s Energy Star Program Hits Major Milestone: 1 Million Energy Star Homes Built in the United States Houston, Dallas and Las Vegas top the list for most Energy Star homes WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the [...]

SCI-TECH TV Shows

Friday, September 25th, 2009

NEWS from IEEE-USA 2001 L Street, N.W., Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036-4910 Science, Engineering, Math Featured in Fall TV Shows WASHINGTON (25 September 2009) — For years, those trying to interest children in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have complained about a lack of sci-tech TV shows. Network TV executives took notice. The new [...]

Green Engineering Webcasts

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

National Instruments has recently posted a free five-part webcast series on GREEN ENGINEERING.  In addition a closing keynote address by Dr. James Truchard, CEO and Co-founder of National Instruments, is  also made available. They introduce this presentation that explores topics around green engineeringas as follows: “Concerns about global climate change, soaring energy prices, and increased government legislation are driving [...]

Energy Saving Tips

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

From http://www.energysavers.gov/tips.html Top 10 Tips to Cut Winter Energy Costs Easy and inexpensive solutions for business or home Maintain air filters and HVAC equipment Well-maintained equipment runs more efficiently, so change your air filter monthly or as needed and tune up your HVAC equipment yearly. Set your thermostat as low as is comfortable Roll temperatures [...]

LEED 2009 and You

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

With LEED 2009 things are changing;  here are some highlights from the GBCI web site FAQ: In order to maintain alignment with the new LEED 2009 Rating System, the last date that candidates will be able to register for the current LEED for Commercial Interiors 2.0 and LEED for New Construction 2.2 Accredited Professional (LEED [...]

National Green Building Standard™ Approved by ANSI

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) PRESS RELEASE (January 30, 2009): Teleconference Will Discuss Implications of First-Ever Green Residential Standard WHEN: 2:00 p.m. EST, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 WHO: Bill Killmer, Group EVP for Advocacy, National Association of Home Builders Mike Luzier, President, NAHB Research Center Dominic Sims, Chief Operating Officer, International Code Council Don [...]