Customizable Infrared Art

Prestyl USA launched a line of far-infrared Radiant Artwork heating panels – panels of customizable thin-film artworks that provide heat to any room in a residential or commercial setting. Based on French thin-film technology, the far-infrared technology does not heat the air, but is designed for energy to be reflected by some surfaces and absorbed by others to create a balanced multidirectional warm experience for people and pets.

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Perimeter Heating and Cooling Beams

Tate introduces In-floor Active Chilled Beams, designed to be an energy-efficient perimeter heating and cooling solution that combines the benefits of underfloor air distribution with the efficiencies of water heating and cooling. The beams provide the energy savings and capacity of an overhead chilled beam while avoiding many of the concerns, including damage from leaking water lines and latent loads producing condensation, according to company officials.

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Mechanical Thermostat

Danfoss’ fully-automated mechanical thermostats for cooling equipment are designed for refrigerators, freezers and bottle coolers to ensure the right temperature for food and drinks in an efficient way. The company delivers a light assembly solution with mechanical thermostats so cooling equipment manufacturers can use just one supplier.

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USGBC Launches LEED Volume Program

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Green Building Council recently announced its LEED Volume Program for Operations and Maintenance, a program for existing green building projects geared towards high-volume property owners and managers, which debuted at the 2011 BOMA International Conference in Washington, D.C.
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Pendleton Camp Solar Project Completed

CAMP PENDLETON — A 936-kilowatt solar electric carport and shade structure installation at the Pendleton Marine Corps Base Camp has been completed.

 
The project was designed by Independent Energy Solutions Inc., a Vista, Calif.-based solar energy development and construction firm, at the camp’s new Bachelor Enlisted Quarters.
 
The utility scale system is capable of generating about 1.3 million kilowatt-hours

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DOE and Appraisal Foundation Memorandum Addresses Building Technologies

WASHINGTON — A memorandum of understanding was signed on June 10 between the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy and Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the Appraisal Foundation, to establish a series of activities focused on ensuring the current federal appraisal standards are applicable for energy performance and green valuations.
 
The memorandum with the foundation, a congressionally authorized non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of professional valuation, also aims to ensure that appraisers are trained in the applicat

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California Arrow Awards Taking Nominations

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Product Stewardship Council announced they are taking nominations for the annual Arrow Awards, which recognize business and industry leaders for outstanding leadership, innovation and partnerships in product stewardship and green design.

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