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ASHRAE Announces First Group of Certified Decarbonization Professionals

September 12, 2024

ASHRAE is proud to announce its inaugural cohort of Certified Decarbonization Professionals (CDPs), marking a significant step forward in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment.

The International Code Council Selected to Advance Hydrogen Deployment Through U.S. Department of Energy Grant

September 12, 2024

The International Code Council project is one of 20 projects across 15 states selected to improve the performance of clean hydrogen infrastructure.

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Grumman|Butkus Associates Publishes 2023 Edition of Hospital Benchmarking Survey

September 11, 2024

Hospital energy costs up sharply, according to GBA survey.

Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program Supports Skilled Trade Education and Training In 30 North American Communities

September 11, 2024

The program supported 655 scholarships during the 2023-2024 school year and helped students kickstart thousands of careers.

ASHRAE's New Edition of Residential Energy Performance Standard Sets Bold GHG Reduction and IEQ Targets

September 4, 2024

This updated edition introduces groundbreaking advancements in building design and sets ambitious goals for energy efficiency, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, and indoor environmental quality (IEQ).

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PFAS Not Used in Pipe Production

Stringent regulations and standards govern plastic pipe production, especially those used for our drinking water supply.

September 2, 2024

Mimi Egg

Plastic pipe, typically made from materials such as PVC, PE and PP, does not contain PFAS, synthetic chemicals used in various industrial applications and consumer products. Stringent regulations and standards govern plastic pipe production, especially those used for our drinking water supply.

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YMCA Lowers Environmental Impact

YMCA integrates condensing boiler with co-gen system.

September 2, 2024

Dan Vastyan

A case study on the Waterbury YMCA’s steam boiler replacement and integration of a condensing boiler with co-gen system.

The Future Is Now

Water, Entropy and the Future of Energy Management

With unparalleled capacity to store and transfer energy, water can be a viable solution to a sustainable and resilient world

September 2, 2024

John Mullen

Thermal energy networks help buildings communicate with each other in warmth and coolness through piping networks. New columnist John Mullen explains how these shared energy networks use “waste” heat from sewage wastewater, collected stormwater or existing fire suppression systems to use elsewhere in buildings.