Empire State Energy Program Saves $7.5 Million
NEW YORK — An energy efficiency program at the iconic Empire State Building has generated about $7.5 million in savings over the past three years.
August 2014
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PSE&G Petitions to Extend Energy Efficiency Program
NEWARK, N.J. — Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utilities provider, wants the state to spend $110 million and extend an energy efficiency program that benefits hospitals, multi-family housing units, nonprofits and government agencies.
Online HVAC Software
AIRX v6.0 from Airxchange is a free online tool designed to help HVAC design engineers easily calculate the cost savings and performance of Airxchange ERV wheels in building designs. The latest version of the software enables engineers to select and model Airxchange wheels based on airflow, pressure drop and energy transfer effectiveness.
Data System
Schneider Electric has released the EcoStruxure solution for health care, which is designed to fully integrate clinical health care systems with infrastructure systems to lower operating expenses, reduce risk, improve clinical outcomes and increase patient satisfaction. The solution leverages interrelated data to better operate facilities, leading to improved energy savings and building life cycle costs, as well as enhanced staff productivity and patient security.
Vladislav (Vlad) Torskiy
Vladislav (Vlad) Torskiy, ACHE, international associate AIA, has been hired as senior medical strategist at SmithGroupJJR’s Washington, D.C. office. Torskiy will provide his expertise to the firm’s health studio in Washington as well as its growing international health practice. Torskiy has nearly 30 years of planning, consulting and design experience.
Daniel H. Nall
Daniel H. Nall, P.E., FAIA, ASHRAE Fellow, LEED Fellow, HDBP, BEMP, has joined Syska Hennessy Group’s New York office as a vice president and regional director of high-performance buildings. Nall brings a genuine understanding of high-performance design to and is a recognized expert at several emerging technologies for high-performance green buildings.
Milwaukee Groups Testing Green Roof System
MILWAUKEE — Vegetal i.D., a Milwaukee company that specializes in green roofing systems, is working with Wisconsin groups to pilot a project that will test innovations in green infrastructure and storm water management.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.Princeton Review Names Top Green Schools
NEW YORK — The Princeton Review has revealed its annual list of the most environmentally friendly colleges and universities. Known for its collegiate rankings based on education, the company also scores schools by their sustainability-related practices, policies and academic offerings.
GBCI and Bureau Veritas Partner on LEED Certification
WASHINGTON —Bureau Veritas has partnered with the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) to help verify projects for LEED certification. Acting on behalf of GBCI, Bureau Veritas’ certification services will expand the global scope of the LEED system. The institute announced the agreement on July 31.