Energy storage, often called the “holy grail” of energy, is regularly touted as a solution to fixing the aging power grid; a critical tool in increasing the spread of renewable energy; and a bridge between the needs of util
AMHERST, Mass. — The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) has taken on a solar energy initiative designed to save over $6.2 million across a timespan of 20 years. The initiative will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide enough energy to power 900 Massachusetts homes.
Buchart Horn Inc. announced its recent re-hire of Glen R. DeWillie, PE. DeWillie was previously employed at Buchart Horn for six years, most notably serving as executive vice president from 2008 to 2010. He returns to help advance the Water Resources Division as a market leader and senior engineer. DeWillie brings more than 30 years of experience in water resources and environmental sciences. His 20 years of service in U.S.
ALPINE, Calif. — C.W. Driver Companies, based in Pasadena, Calif., has completed construction on one of San Diego County’s first Zero Net Energy (ZNE) buildings, the Alpine Library in Alpine. C.W.
CHICAGO — The Empire State Building, constructed in 1930 to 1932, was the first building to make major use of aluminum. Since then, the use and value of aluminum has increased drastically in green design and sustainable construction. Not only does it cost less than contemporary construction materials like steel and concrete, it reduces sustainability costs and increases a building’s efficiency.
Dexter + Chaney, a leader in cloud-based construction ERP software, recently announced that President Norbert Orth will assume the additional responsibilities of CEO. Orth has been at the center of driving the company’s recent growth — setting corporate strategy and driving operational execution through the senior leadership and management teams. With his promotion to president and CEO, Orth will continue to lead the firm’s strategic growth initiatives.
Tubelite Inc. added a new 900RW Series ribbon windows, with single and dual poured and debridged thermal options, as part of its growing Therml=Block product line. Tubelite’s 900RW ribbon windows have been successfully tested per the National Fenestration Council (NFRC) 102-14 procedure, achieving a U-Factor of 0.30 for thermal transmittance. They also successfully were tested per the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 1503-09 standard, achieving a frame condensation resistance factor (CRFf) of 72.
Osram Sylvania offered its latest LED innovations for electrical distributors and contractors at Lightfair International 2016 in San Diego in April.
Optimum Energy recently announced the availability of a new platform module aimed at the use of air in HVAC systems in commercial buildings. With the company’s new OptimumAIR module, facilities can cut energy use from HVAC systems 20 to 40 percent. Soft-launched last year, OptimumAIR is already proving its power in real-world operating conditions at nine Optimum Energy customer sites around the globe.
