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Energy-Efficient Glass System

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PPG Industries introduces the Solarban R100, a transparent-reflective, solar control glass system as its latest addition to the company’s line of glass products. Featuring the same coating technology as the Solarban 70XL glass, the R100 model delivers solar performance with color-neutral exterior reflectance of 32 percent, while its interior reflectance offers 14 percent, according to the company. With its neutral appearance, Solarban R100 can be used in various settings, including privacy glass applications.

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Water Conservation Technology

14 years ago1 mins

Zurn Industries is offering its suite of Go Blue products to meet raising demands of sustainability within facilities. The system’s patented triple and linear filtered bypass diaphragms parts are designed with thermo plastic elastomer materials and comes in blue. Developed to provide years of consistent flush performance and advanced chemical resistance, the unit offers 33 percent less clogs than traditional dual-filtered diaphragm technology, according to the company.

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Commercial HVAC System

14 years ago1 mins

The SunSource® Commercial Energy System from Lennox is the first and only HVAC commercial HVAC system to integrate directly with solar power. The SunSource system collects free, clean energy from the sun and feeds it directly into Lennox’ solar-ready Energence® rooftop unit; excess electricity is used to power other electric devices or is sent back to the power grid. Designed to reduce energy spending and emissions, the SunSource system can provide effective efficiency levels of up to 34 SEER and beyond.

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UC Berkeley Completes Energy Biosciences Building

14 years ago5 mins

BERKELEY, Calif. — The University of California at Berkeley recently completed construction on its new Energy Biosciences Building.

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West Coast Represents on Clean Edge’s U.S. Metro Clean Tech Index

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Research Firm Predicts Growth in Green Roof Market

14 years ago4 mins

BOSTON — Lux Research, an independent research and advisory firm specializing in emerging technologies, recently released a report on market trends involving green roofs and walls. The report predicted the market for green roofs and walls would balloon into a $7.7 billion market by the year 2017.

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New Certification Helps Small Commercial Buildings Go Green

14 years ago4 mins

PORTLAND, Ore. — Earth Advantage Institute (EAI), has recently announced a new green building certification for smaller commercial properties.

The Earth Advantage Commercial (EAC) green building certification program will offer three levels, same as LEED — Platinum, Gold and Silver. The standards will help smaller commercial properties get a green building certification that represents the approach and results of these properties.

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Emergency Telephone Booth

14 years ago1 mins

The Eco Tower from Talk-A-Phone provides users with transportation and installation savings. Designed from durable yet lightweight aluminum, the emergency phone tower weighs 45 pounds and stands 9 feet tall. It features an always-lit LED blue light for enhanced security. The tower’s multilayer powder coating achieves near zero waste and volatile organic compound emissions, according to the company. Modular construction allows for easy upgrades of the tower, while the optional internal mounting plates and shelves provide clean mounting solutions for accessories.

Ann C. Chan

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Ann C. Chan has been appointed deputy secretary for climate change and energy at the California Natural Resources Agency. Chan was senior climate change specialist at the Wilderness Society from 2011 to 2012.