The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking proposals from manufacturers interested in its R-5 Window and Low-E Storm Window Volume Purchase Program.
The deadline for submission is February 19, 2010.
Final specifications call for a U-factor of .20 or below for fixed windows and .22 or below for operable units. The specifications also require an air leakage rating of 0.30 or below.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
China Plans for Upcoming Sustainability Forum
On December 11, 2009, the Grassroots Planning meeting for the China Sustainable Building (CSB) Forum 2010 was held in Shanghai.
Attendees were comprised largely of academic leaders and entrepreneurs representing various sections of building industry. During the meeting, they contributed insight on the strategic mission of CSB 2010.
One heavy topic of discussion was how neighborhood development should be the mainstream of green building practice in the near future. The planning meeting also provided an extensive platform for young professionals to share green building experience.
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Attendees were comprised largely of academic leaders and entrepreneurs representing various sections of building industry. During the meeting, they contributed insight on the strategic mission of CSB 2010.
One heavy topic of discussion was how neighborhood development should be the mainstream of green building practice in the near future. The planning meeting also provided an extensive platform for young professionals to share green building experience.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Georgia 2009 IECC Task Force to Meet on January 14, 2010
The following information is being reported by the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP).
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) State Codes Advisory Committee (SCAC) 2009 IECC Task Force has posted the minutes from its meetings on November 16 and December 9. Its third meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 14 at 10:00 a.m.(ET).
The task force will review the 2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2007 (the Georgia State Minimum Energy Code currently references the 2006 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2004), with a potential adoption expected in the spring of 2010. The task force will consist of stakeholders from state and local governments, utilities, homebuilders and other private industries. Upon approval by the SCAC and the DCA Board, this code will take effect on January 1, 2011.
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The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) State Codes Advisory Committee (SCAC) 2009 IECC Task Force has posted the minutes from its meetings on November 16 and December 9. Its third meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 14 at 10:00 a.m.(ET).
The task force will review the 2009 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2007 (the Georgia State Minimum Energy Code currently references the 2006 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2004), with a potential adoption expected in the spring of 2010. The task force will consist of stakeholders from state and local governments, utilities, homebuilders and other private industries. Upon approval by the SCAC and the DCA Board, this code will take effect on January 1, 2011.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
D.C. Seeks $35 Million from Department of Energy
Washington, D.C. mayor, Adrian Fenty, wants to assist D.C. property owners in making their homes and buildings more energy efficient.
The district has applied for a $35 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). It would use this grant to provide loans to homeowners and commercial property owners for energy-efficiency improvements. Under the program, these improvements would include solar panels or light fixtures and new storm windows and doors.
Fenty also hopes to sell approximately $250 million in bonds to keep the energy long fund going once the federal grant runs out.
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The district has applied for a $35 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). It would use this grant to provide loans to homeowners and commercial property owners for energy-efficiency improvements. Under the program, these improvements would include solar panels or light fixtures and new storm windows and doors.
Fenty also hopes to sell approximately $250 million in bonds to keep the energy long fund going once the federal grant runs out.
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Friday, December 18, 2009
Title-24 Implementation Drawing Closer
On January 1, 2010 California will introduce the latest version of the Title-24 Building Efficiency Standards.
While it was originally scheduled to take effect in August 2009, delays in the compliance software pushed back enforcement of the new code until January 1, 2010.
The adoption of ASHRAE 62.2-2007 means that for the first time in California all low-rise residential buildings must provide whole house mechanical ventilation to address poor indoor air quality. This is caused by certain unanticipated side effects of improvements in the energy code.
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While it was originally scheduled to take effect in August 2009, delays in the compliance software pushed back enforcement of the new code until January 1, 2010.
The adoption of ASHRAE 62.2-2007 means that for the first time in California all low-rise residential buildings must provide whole house mechanical ventilation to address poor indoor air quality. This is caused by certain unanticipated side effects of improvements in the energy code.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Green Building Promises Strong Growth
According to a report by McGraw-Hill, domestic green building will triple by 2013. This is expected to trigger $140 billion in construction spending. McGraw-Hill said growing public awareness, government regulations, and bottom-line advantages will help fuel this growth.
A substantial portion of this green building will be retrofits and renovations since many buildings are aging and inefficient.
Green building now comprises 5 percent to 9 percent of the market, but it could easily reach 30 percent ($15 billion in annual spending) within the next five years.
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A substantial portion of this green building will be retrofits and renovations since many buildings are aging and inefficient.
Green building now comprises 5 percent to 9 percent of the market, but it could easily reach 30 percent ($15 billion in annual spending) within the next five years.
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Obama Calls for Home Improvements to Reduce Energy Consumption
On Tuesday, December 15, President Barack Obama spoke about the need for new federal incentives to make millions of homes more energy-efficient.
Obama said this would create jobs, save money for homeowners, and reduce pollution. Obama wants Congress to provide temporary incentives that encourage consumers to purchase items such as insulation, new windows and doors, and caulk to plug leaks.
Obama added that homes and offices are responsible for 40 percent of U.S. energy consumption and homes built in the first half of the last century may use 50 percent more energy than modern homes.
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Obama said this would create jobs, save money for homeowners, and reduce pollution. Obama wants Congress to provide temporary incentives that encourage consumers to purchase items such as insulation, new windows and doors, and caulk to plug leaks.
Obama added that homes and offices are responsible for 40 percent of U.S. energy consumption and homes built in the first half of the last century may use 50 percent more energy than modern homes.
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