Century-Old Flood Building Finds More Room For Efficiency

Recent energy retrofits to San Francisco's historic Flood Building could save tenants more than $1 million over the next 12 to 15 years. Image via Carbon Lighthouse.

San Francisco's historic Flood Building has completed a retrofit that will save its tenants more than $1.2 million and reduce CO2 output by 870 tons per year. Read more →

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Energy Department Pushes For Better Building Envelope

The Department of Energy is investing in energy-saving technologies, such as air-source heat pumps. Image via Vaillant.

The Energy Department is investing $9.5 million in heat pump and building material technologies to ensure that homes and offices perform more efficiently. Read more →

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Minimalist Cleveland Museum Seeks LEED Silver

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The new Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art brings not only a new modernist icon of culture to the city, but also environmental stewardship with a host of energy saving attributes. Read more →

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Smart Glass Windows At Bank Tame Arizona Glare

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UMB Bank’s new LEED Gold certifed Scottsdale, Ariz., branch uses dynamic, or “smart,” glass from Sage that can be tinted automatically to reduce glare and heat during the day. Read more →

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S.C. HGTV Dream Home Earns LEED Platinum Rating

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This 3,000-square-foot South Carolina house to be given away in the latest HGTV Dream Home sweepstakes has earned LEED Platinum certification for its long list of environmental features. Read more →

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Better HVAC Controls Spell Big Commercial Building Savings

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According to a report from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, commercial buildings could save an average of 38 percent with a handful of HVAC controls. Read more →

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Energy Controls Could Mean Big Savings For Building Owners

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EarthFix, an environmental news collaboration of Northwest public news services, debuts on EarthTechling with a story about how commercial buildings can cut HVAC costs by implementing a few energy efficient controls. Read more →

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Living Wall Technology Scrubs Indoor Air

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With the active modular phytoremediation system, a wall of hydroponically grown plants purify indoor air and reduce the need for extra air-conditioning. Read more →

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HVAC Power Hogs Under The Gun In California

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New state-funded research at UC Riverside aims to help California increase the efficiency of its HVAC systems and give its power plants a break. Read more →

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HVAC Failure Alerts Come Before You Know It

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Ecobee has unveiled its new and improved Contractor Web Portal, which allows contractors to monitor HVAC equipment remotely, diagnose problems, and more. Read more →

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