On Tuesday, May 11, Assistant Secretary Cathy Zoi of the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) joined leaders from 15 countries and the European Commission at the first Policy Committee meeting of the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC). The purpose of the meeting was to promote global collaboration on energy-saving programs and policies.
U.S. participation in this partnership accelerates the Obama Administration's initiative to establish partnerships among various governments to address climate change, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and grow the global clean energy economy.
During the meeting, Zoi was chosen to serve a two-year term as the first Chair of the IPEEC Policy Committee. At one point, Zoi mentioned that smart, efficient energy use has the potential to reduce energy demands while reducing emissions worldwide.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
NFRC Exhibiting at Construct 2010
NFRC will be exhibiting during the CONSTRUCT 2010 show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, May 12 – Thursday, May 14.
According to the show’s Website, CONSTRUCT 2010, which is presented by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), focuses on serving the interests of the commercial building industry. The show is expected to draw many architects, specifiers, engineers, project managers, and other groups of commercial, institutional, and industrial building professionals.
Held in conjunction with CSI’s 54th Annual Convention, CONSTRUCT 2010 offers accredited education, unparalleled networking, and a full exhibit hall with the latest products, services, and solutions for the commercial building industry.
NFRC will be on hand to answer questions about its programs and services, including its Component Modeling Approach (CMA) program.
If you happen to be in Philadelphia, please visit NFRC at booth #616.
We hope to see you at the show.
According to the show’s Website, CONSTRUCT 2010, which is presented by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), focuses on serving the interests of the commercial building industry. The show is expected to draw many architects, specifiers, engineers, project managers, and other groups of commercial, institutional, and industrial building professionals.
Held in conjunction with CSI’s 54th Annual Convention, CONSTRUCT 2010 offers accredited education, unparalleled networking, and a full exhibit hall with the latest products, services, and solutions for the commercial building industry.
NFRC will be on hand to answer questions about its programs and services, including its Component Modeling Approach (CMA) program.
If you happen to be in Philadelphia, please visit NFRC at booth #616.
We hope to see you at the show.
Friday, May 7, 2010
House Passes Home Star Energy Retrofit Act, 246-161
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act (H.R. 5019) on May 6. The legislation would provide on-the-spot rebates for homeowners who make energy efficiency home improvements. It would also create as many as 168,000 American construction jobs over the next two years.
The legislation would also create two rebate programs, one for specific improvements and one for whole-home energy-use reductions. The first category of rebates would be for up to $3,000 per home, the second for up to $8,000.
The act passed the House by a vote of 246-161 after House Republicans forced adoption of an amendment requiring retrofit funds to go directly to homeowners instead of certified contractors.
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The legislation would also create two rebate programs, one for specific improvements and one for whole-home energy-use reductions. The first category of rebates would be for up to $3,000 per home, the second for up to $8,000.
The act passed the House by a vote of 246-161 after House Republicans forced adoption of an amendment requiring retrofit funds to go directly to homeowners instead of certified contractors.
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ICC to Hold Public Comment Hearings on International Green Construction Code
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.
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.
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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