Paul Teater
American Buildings Company hired Paul Teater as the new national accounts manager, focusing on the Western United States and Western Canada. In this role, he will focus on existing clients and growing the company’s national accounts by networking contacts across the U.S.
Steve Berberich
The California Independent System Operator Corporation named Steve Berberich as the organization’s new president and Chief Executive Officer. Berberich has more than 20 years of experience in the field and joined the company in 2005, and has led the deployment of the company’s new market, and oversaw the design, financing and construction of the company’s new building.
Customizable Infrared Art
Prestyl USA launched a line of far-infrared Radiant Artwork heating panels – panels of customizable thin-film artworks that provide heat to any room in a residential or commercial setting. Based on French thin-film technology, the far-infrared technology does not heat the air, but is designed for energy to be reflected by some surfaces and absorbed by others to create a balanced multidirectional warm experience for people and pets.
Perimeter Heating and Cooling Beams
Tate introduces In-floor Active Chilled Beams, designed to be an energy-efficient perimeter heating and cooling solution that combines the benefits of underfloor air distribution with the efficiencies of water heating and cooling. The beams provide the energy savings and capacity of an overhead chilled beam while avoiding many of the concerns, including damage from leaking water lines and latent loads producing condensation, according to company officials.
Mechanical Thermostat
Danfoss’ fully-automated mechanical thermostats for cooling equipment are designed for refrigerators, freezers and bottle coolers to ensure the right temperature for food and drinks in an efficient way. The company delivers a light assembly solution with mechanical thermostats so cooling equipment manufacturers can use just one supplier.
Pepsi Steam Boilers Produce Savings
PHILADELPHIA — PepsiCo’s Pepsi Beverages Company recently installed three energy-efficient, low-pressure steam boilers in its Philadelphia bottling plant, leading to a 27 percent savings on fuel costs and company savings of more than $130,000 last year.
USGBC Launches LEED Volume Program
Pendleton Camp Solar Project Completed
CAMP PENDLETON — A 936-kilowatt solar electric carport and shade structure installation at the Pendleton Marine Corps Base Camp has been completed.
Air Force Hanger HVAC Systems Renovation Achieves Energy Goal
OKLAHOMA CITY — When United States Air Force personnel sought to renovate its make-up air and exhaust ventilation systems to reduce energy use in a 35,000-square-foot aircraft corrosion control hangar, they achieved their mission by installing Munters energy recovery systems.
New Off-Campus Housing Helps Cardinal and Gold USC Students Live Green
LOS ANGELES — A new development at the University of Southern California offers students the chance to live a green lifestyle with "exceptional amenities" at West 27th Place, a new 161-unit student housing apartment building. The project also brings 10,000 square feet of shops and restaurants to the area.