SAN DIEGO — The University of California at San Diego (UCSD) recently received a LEED Platinum certification for its new Charles David Keeling Apartments, which are named after the scientist who initially a
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Though it happened in the summer of 2011, reports only recently surfaced that computing giant Apple quietly stuck its toe into the green energy market and tested the waters. We’re used to seeing Apple work on smaller scale technologies, but this time the company applied for a patent involving a wind turbine that generates electricity from heat energy rather than from the rotational motion of its blades.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The results of the November election will soon become more real in the Golden State, as a new law providing $550 million in funding for clean-energy and energy-efficiency projects went into effect on Jan. 1. California voters approved Proposition 39, which closes a corporate tax loophole for out-of-state businesses and allocates some of the $1 billion in funding directly to green projects, with much of the remainder expected to go to schools.
Murty Bhamidipati, Ph. D, has been named manager of research and development at Dur-A-Flex Inc., a manufacturer of commercial, industrial and institutional flooring. Having served the company for five years, Bhamidipati was instrumental in the development of the company’s product lines.
CertainTeed is boosting the sustainability of its Ecophon acoustical fiberglass ceiling panels with the addition of 3RD technology, a fiberglass manufacturing method that combines high-recycled content with a renewable plant-based binding agent, for a greener effect. Made with 70 percent post-consumer recycled content, the panels provide healthy indoor environments with their low VOC while also delivering sound absorption quality, according to the company.
CertainTeed Ceilings has expanded its line of Symphony ceiling panels to include 17 additional sizes in various trim choices for a total of 85 new design options. The new panels are available in both imperial and metric sizes, providing users more choices when specifying high-performance ceiling systems to complement any space. All Symphony mineral fiber and fiberglass ceiling panels now feature a low-VOC formulation and contain 72 percent recycled content, according to the company.
Betco’s Symplicity Green Earth Pot & Pan Detergent is a solid non-phosphate machine detergent, designed to remove heavy food soils over a wide range of water conditions in both high and low temperature dish machines. Its soil suspension agents and water conditioners combat challenging water conditions and promote free and complete rinsing, all the while preventing lime deposits on dish machine interiors. With its non-caustic, non-foaming and low VOC formula, the detergent is an earth-friendly cleaning solution, according to the company.
A 33-year industry veteran, Robert Preiss now leads the energy modeling and high performance building efforts at Gilbane Building Company. In his new role, he will oversee the integration of high performance building and energy modeling practices across all Gilbane markets, where he will deal with projects that include lighting system designs, energy screenings, feasibility studies, energy savings, and equipment testing and evaluation.
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