2007

UV Light System

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Triatomic Environmental Inc. manufactures the Fresh-Aire UV Commercial Series germicidal UV light system for improving indoor air quality. The system saves energy and reduces maintenance by controlling growth on cooling coils. It’s power supply uses a high frequency electronic ballast design and can accept voltages from 120-277 VAC. It’s power supply is water resistant and can be mounted directly in the air handler for smaller areas of installation.


The system can be applied to commercial air systems up to 200 tons.

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New York to Host World’s Largest Green Building

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Industrial Development Authority issued a $238 million bond to finance construction of a sustainable retail complex.

Destiny USA, slated to be the largest sustainable building in the world, will include stores, hotels, theaters, restaurants and a research park. It will be powered entirely by renewable energy, according to reports. The 800-acre project is expected to cost $20 billion.

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Tax Credits Proposed for Efficient Buildings

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BOSTON — A bill to give tax credits to public, private and commercial buildings that comply with energy-efficient standards is under consideration in the Massachusetts Legislature.

The legislation would require the state to adopt the International Energy Conservation Code for new construction and renovation projects. It sets heating standards and minimum energy provisions for residential and commercial buildings. Officials estimate that the standards would increase construction costs by 3 percent, but builders would see savings in energy costs and tax breaks.

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Boxer, Pelosi Plan to Turn Capitol Hill Green

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WASHINGTON — Two California politicians plan to make Capitol Hill’s buildings more energy-efficient and eco-friendly.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) says she wants employees at House of Representatives buildings to use environmentally friendly operating procedures. She has asked the House’s chief administrative officer to report back on how a “green the Capitol” initiative could be implemented in the House’s three office buildings, which have a total of 3.65 million square feet.

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USGBC Issues Report on PVC Use

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WASHINGTON — A technical advisory committee for the U.S. Green Building Council released a report that does not recommend imposing restrictions on the use of PVC in buildings seeking LEED certification until there is more research on the subject.

The Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee recently published the report that states PVC — also known as vinyl — did not perform better or worse overall than alternative materials with regard to its impact on the environment or human health in commercial building applications.

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New Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh Will Be Green

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PITTSBURGH — Slated to open in 2009, the new 780,000-square-foot Fairmont Hotel will be located at Three PNC Plaza. The mixed-use green building is being constructed by PNC Financial Services Group.

The hotel will occupy 12 floors of the 23-story building, adjacent to the Pittsburg Cultural Center . It will feature 185 guest rooms, 12,000 square feet of meeting space, a 6,000-square-foot ballroom, a lobby and lounge, an 8,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, and a restaurant.

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Palo Alto Officials Debate Green Regulations

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PALO ALTO , Calif. — The city council here is split over how to encourage the adoption of environmentally sustainable building practices for private projects.

The city currently only requires public projects of more than 10,000 square feet to meet LEED-certification standards. Several council members are pressing for a city ordinance that would require private construction projects to meet LEED standards.

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