HID Global Earns LEED Platinum Certification
AUSTIN, Texas — A company in Texas proves manufacturing facilities can be environmentally friendly.
Urban Green Council Warns Against Glass Envelopes
NEW YORK —The nonprofit Urban Green Council (UGC) is warning builders that choosing subpar materials to meet energy performance standards may actually consume more energy than planned.
According to “High Cholesterol Buildings,” a report from the New York-based UGC, the envelope (walls, windows and roof) of today’s average building doesn’t insulate very well, and some are “outright terrible, creating a devastating tax on our energy resources.”
New Lab Tests Building Efficiency
BERKELEY — A new lab in California opened by the Department of Energy (DOE) will test building efficiency using real-world simulations and advanced technologies.
DOE established the FLEXLAB at Berkeley National Laboratory on July 10. The facility’s test beds can examine HVAC, lighting, windows, building envelope, control systems and plug loads in any combination. The lab gives building owners and tenants the ability to test alternatives, perform cost-benefit analyses, and explore other building efficiencies before construction or retrofitting.
Solar Garden Sells Out Power Before Construction
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Set to begin construction this fall, the country’s largest solar garden has already sold out all of its electricity in a deal that could set a precedent for public/private partnerships and achieving sustainability goals.
Louisiana School Wins National Energy Efficiency Competition
BATON ROUGE, La. — Upgrades to facility controls and the energy management system (EMS) at Claiborne Elementary in Baton Rouge helped the school win the Energy Star National Building Competition, Battle of the Buildings.
Roofing Bill Could Create Jobs, Promote Energy Efficiency
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., hopes to create 40,000 construction and manufacturing jobs while improving energy efficiency through a new law that would shorten the amount of time before businesses can install new roofs.
Half of Business Owners Don’t Believe Claims About LED Bulbs
OTTAWA, Ontario — Only about half of business owners actually believe manufacturers’ claims on LED bulbs, according to a new survey.
Solar Kit
AceClamp/PMC Industries’ AceClamp A2 is a non-penetrating, standing seam metal roof solar kit that is stronger than most single set-screw clamps, and won’t scratch the roof panel when installed. The AceClamp A2 is designed with a grounding cable groove in the body of the clamp specifically for use with racking systems. A stainless steel sleeve and set-screw hold the grounding wire in place, with no worries about torque back-out. The AceClamp A2 Push-Pin and washer design locks into the clamp to prevent loosening when subjected to seismic or wind flutter vibration loads.
Open LED Luminaires
Peerless Open LED luminaires from Acuity Brands Inc. received the Most Innovative Product of the Year award in June from the Lightfair International 2014 awards competition in Las Vegas. The awards recognize the best innovations from more than 500 of the world’s leading manufacturers across the lighting industry.