Multilevel DC Power Demo Unveiled
SAN RAMON, Calif. — The EMerge Alliance — an open industry association aimed at facilitating the rapid adoption of safe DC power distribution standards for commercial buildings — unveiled its first multilevel DC power demonstration to show the hybrid AC-DC power concept for a building at the Greenbuild Conference in Toronto.
The demonstration showcased a range of DC power applications available currently, as well as those that will be available in the future, said Brian Patterson, chairman of the Emergence Alliance.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added new categories to its 2011 WaterSense Partner of the Year award at its annual awards program that recognize builders and certifying organizations who made efforts to promote water efficiency and WaterSense-labeled products.
James is the Director of Strategic Sustainability for InterfaceFLOR, where she is responsible for strategically leveraging and expanding Interface’s thought leadership in sustainability.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) selected ET Energy Solutions LLC to develop a solar farm on Indianapolis International Airport property.
MIAMI — Located in the heart of Miami’s downtown financial district, the recently completed 600 Brickell at Brickell World Plaza is designed and built to set a new international standard for office development technology and sustainability.