The International Code Council (ICC) will be holding public comment hearings on the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) Public Version 1.0 in Rosemont, Illinois from August 14-22.
These hearings will involve a review of submitted public comments received up until the May 14 deadline, along with testimony presented at the hearings themselves.
The committee’s actions resulting from this process will result in the issuance of the IGCC Public Version 2.0 on November 3, 2010, which will serve as the working document upon which code changes will be received and considered at the May 2011 Code Development and November 2011 Final Action Hearings on the 2012 IGCC.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
UK’s Pilkington Glass to Exceed Government Legislation
The online publication, http://www.glassonweb.com/, reports that Pilkington K Glass™ is the UK’s best selling and most recognized low e glass brand. This is because it helps to achieve improved window energy ratings in the greatest available range of profiles.
Pilkington Glass says it uses a combination of products to achieve the highest rating in energy efficient windows. The company adds that the result of this combination exceeds the planned amendments to the UK’s building regulations due to come into force in October 2010. Furthermore, Pilkington Glass says it can achieve a window energy rating of A or B.
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Pilkington Glass says it uses a combination of products to achieve the highest rating in energy efficient windows. The company adds that the result of this combination exceeds the planned amendments to the UK’s building regulations due to come into force in October 2010. Furthermore, Pilkington Glass says it can achieve a window energy rating of A or B.
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Monday, May 3, 2010
Third-Party Certification Important in Marketplace
In an online article, Specialty Fabrics Review discusses the importance of third-party certification in the marketplace.
The online publication says third-party certification is important to customers because it verifies a company’s internal product stewardship processes and makes them visible to the marketplace.
This, in turn, creates value on many levels. For example, Specialty Fabrics Review says third-party certifications are a major force in communicating to the public that the products and operations of companies are safe and that operational practices are sound.
The online publication says third-party certification is important to customers because it verifies a company’s internal product stewardship processes and makes them visible to the marketplace.
This, in turn, creates value on many levels. For example, Specialty Fabrics Review says third-party certifications are a major force in communicating to the public that the products and operations of companies are safe and that operational practices are sound.
Friday, April 23, 2010
DOE: $30 Million Available for Weatherization Innovation
On April 21, 2010, The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will provide up to $30 million to fund the Weatherization Innovation Pilot Program, which is designed to accelerate innovations in whole-house weatherization technologies and services.
The new program will fund new projects that will deliver measureable improvements in the cost, scope, and energy savings of low-income weatherization programs across the country. The competitive funding opportunity is open to collaborative partnerships that can include the private sector, colleges or universities, utility companies, non-profit organizations, or existing weatherization providers.
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The new program will fund new projects that will deliver measureable improvements in the cost, scope, and energy savings of low-income weatherization programs across the country. The competitive funding opportunity is open to collaborative partnerships that can include the private sector, colleges or universities, utility companies, non-profit organizations, or existing weatherization providers.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
NFRC Raises Funds for Project Home Again
During its Spring Membership Meeting in New Orleans, the NFRC raised $420 through voluntary donations for lapel pins.
NFRC contributed the money to Project Home Again. According to the organization’s Website, Project Home Again is a nonprofit, housing development organization that was created by The Leonard and Louise Riggio Foundation shortly after Hurricane Katrina. The organization's mission is to build high-quality, energy-efficient homes for low and moderate-income homeowners who were victims of Katrina.
NFRC contributed the money to Project Home Again. According to the organization’s Website, Project Home Again is a nonprofit, housing development organization that was created by The Leonard and Louise Riggio Foundation shortly after Hurricane Katrina. The organization's mission is to build high-quality, energy-efficient homes for low and moderate-income homeowners who were victims of Katrina.
Building Envelope Supplier Summit to Run Concurrently with AIA Expo
On Wednesday June 9, 2010, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Commercial Building Energy Alliances (CBEAs) will host the inaugural Building Envelope Supplier Summit in conjunction with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention and Design Exposition in Miami, Florida.
The daylong summit offers a platform for building owners and operators to communicate their ideas regarding energy efficiency directly to a variety of suppliers, including window suppliers.
The DOE reports that emerging technologies may be used to make existing commercial buildings 10 to 20 percent more energy efficient. Additionally, these same technologies may be able to reduce the energy consumption of new commercial buildings by 25–50 percent.
Contact Steve Scarlata for details.
The daylong summit offers a platform for building owners and operators to communicate their ideas regarding energy efficiency directly to a variety of suppliers, including window suppliers.
The DOE reports that emerging technologies may be used to make existing commercial buildings 10 to 20 percent more energy efficient. Additionally, these same technologies may be able to reduce the energy consumption of new commercial buildings by 25–50 percent.
Contact Steve Scarlata for details.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Hayden Provides Insight on NFRC's Spring Membership Meeting
NFRC's Board Chair, Joe Hayden, said NFRC's staff did an outstanding job of making the Spring Membership Meeting successful -- once again.
Following are Hayden's specific thoughts on last week's proceedings, in no particular order:
1.) What a pleasure to see a record attendance of 135 registrants, including 31 first-time attendees. Reports are that the economy is starting to turn around, but we all know that conditions are still tough. As such I know it can be difficult to justify the time and expense to travel to and participate in a week-long event like this. Thanks so much to everyone who attended and participated.
2.) Clearly NFRC’s major topic of interest was once again the development of rating procedures for attachment products. As is the norm for NFRC, we have many varied positions and opinions, indicated by our usual spirited debates. To say there’s much more work to be done is an obvious understatement, and in particular the issue of validation testing needs to be settled. However despite the challenges we faced this week, I believe we continue to make excellent progress at a rather remarkable pace. So once again I must commend the attachments community for the way they’ve “stepped up to the plate” to make this happen.
3.) On the other side of the coin, the minimal time we had to spend on CMA issues gave me a sense of great reward and accomplishment. Those who have been involved in NFRC for the past 5 years or more know all too well how hard we’ve worked to get to this point. It’s a great example of what NFRC can accomplish when we stay true to the consensus process. I was asked by some if it really should have taken that long, and I believe the answer is YES! Achieving true consensus is a hard thing to do, and on something as important as CMA it can’t be rushed. We must take the time to get it as “right” as we can. Once again, kudos to everyone for this great accomplishment!
4.) Congratulations to my good friend Jeff Baker for receiving the 2009 Member of the Year Award. Jeff’s unwavering dedication and tireless efforts for NFRC are an inspiration to us all. Thank you Jeff! Also, thanks to Roland Temple for coming back to present the award. It was great to see him once again.
5.) I’m looking forward to “hearing” (not seeing) everyone for the Summer virtual meeting. I’m excited about NFRC venturing into this new territory and about the potential benefits it has for us all. Please be sure to take advantage of one or both of the planned trial runs. Stay tuned for more details to come on that.
6.) Lastly, but certainly not least, I must acknowledge the outstanding job done by NFRC Staff once again in making these meetings run as smoothly as they did. Their efforts behind the scenes often go unnoticed, but they are always greatly appreciated.
Until next time, and as always (or should I say once again,) … THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO !!!
Joe Hayden
Following are Hayden's specific thoughts on last week's proceedings, in no particular order:
1.) What a pleasure to see a record attendance of 135 registrants, including 31 first-time attendees. Reports are that the economy is starting to turn around, but we all know that conditions are still tough. As such I know it can be difficult to justify the time and expense to travel to and participate in a week-long event like this. Thanks so much to everyone who attended and participated.
2.) Clearly NFRC’s major topic of interest was once again the development of rating procedures for attachment products. As is the norm for NFRC, we have many varied positions and opinions, indicated by our usual spirited debates. To say there’s much more work to be done is an obvious understatement, and in particular the issue of validation testing needs to be settled. However despite the challenges we faced this week, I believe we continue to make excellent progress at a rather remarkable pace. So once again I must commend the attachments community for the way they’ve “stepped up to the plate” to make this happen.
3.) On the other side of the coin, the minimal time we had to spend on CMA issues gave me a sense of great reward and accomplishment. Those who have been involved in NFRC for the past 5 years or more know all too well how hard we’ve worked to get to this point. It’s a great example of what NFRC can accomplish when we stay true to the consensus process. I was asked by some if it really should have taken that long, and I believe the answer is YES! Achieving true consensus is a hard thing to do, and on something as important as CMA it can’t be rushed. We must take the time to get it as “right” as we can. Once again, kudos to everyone for this great accomplishment!
4.) Congratulations to my good friend Jeff Baker for receiving the 2009 Member of the Year Award. Jeff’s unwavering dedication and tireless efforts for NFRC are an inspiration to us all. Thank you Jeff! Also, thanks to Roland Temple for coming back to present the award. It was great to see him once again.
5.) I’m looking forward to “hearing” (not seeing) everyone for the Summer virtual meeting. I’m excited about NFRC venturing into this new territory and about the potential benefits it has for us all. Please be sure to take advantage of one or both of the planned trial runs. Stay tuned for more details to come on that.
6.) Lastly, but certainly not least, I must acknowledge the outstanding job done by NFRC Staff once again in making these meetings run as smoothly as they did. Their efforts behind the scenes often go unnoticed, but they are always greatly appreciated.
Until next time, and as always (or should I say once again,) … THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO !!!
Joe Hayden
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