eJARN News
Three Billion Square Feet of Building Space Now LEED-Certifi
30 April 2014 Washington -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced that 3 billion square feet of green construction space has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDR) certification around the globe. “This milestone is the result of leaders across our industry making the business and environmental case for healthy, sustainable buildings,” said Rick Fedrizzi...
Tigre and ADS Form Joint Venture for US and Canada Markets
30 April 2014 Hilliard, Ohio -- Tigre S.A. Brazil and Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. (ADS) have entered into a new joint venture, forming Tigre-ADS USA Inc. The company will manufacture and sell PVC fittings for waterworks, plumbing, and HVAC applications, primarily serving the United States and Canadian markets. The new joint venture represents a continuation of the existing activities of Tigre U...
New energy saving defrost technology
29/04/2014 A new technology, which could save 1.94 billion ? on supermarket refrigeration energy costs, was presented to Cleantech investors in Monaco on March 27 and 28, 2014. Frigesco has dev...
Heating and Cooling Equipment BTU Measurement Basics
Apr 30, 2014 The BTUs your mechanical equipment and system delivers is the ultimate measure of energy efficiency. This test is quick and relatively simple, and can help your your customers to easily ...
OVO launches community energy service
30 April 2014 Today Ovo Energy opens the floodgates to new competition in the energy market by launching Ovo Communities - its new technology platform. The new tools will enable local community groups to sell energy to local residents, generate their own power and invest in energy efficiency, all without the need for big investments in energy systems, technology and infrastructure. &nb...
Electrolux Reports 1Q Sales Growth
Apr 29, 2014 Electrolux (Stockholm) reported first quarter 2014 net sales of SEK 25,629 million (approx. USD$3,919 million), up from SEK 25,328 million in the first quarter of 2013. All busines...
Harrisburg Housing Authority Taps Honeywell for Affordable H
29 April 2014 Honeywell Building Solutions is helping Harrisburg Housing Authority (HHA) lead an initiative to refurbish and reopen the vacant Jackson Towers apartment complex in Harrisburg, Pa., to p...
ComEd Partners with Nest on Demand Response Program
29 April 2014 Chicago -- Commonwealth Edison Co. (ComEd) announced that it is partnering with Nest(R) Labs Inc. to offer up to $140 in rebates for customers who purchase a Nest Learning Thermostat(TM) and participate in its demand response program. Through May 31, ComEd customers will receive a $100 rebate from ComEd for signing up to participate in ComEd’s Smart Ideas(R)AC Cycling Pilot that feat...
HVAC Contractor Economic Index Reaches Highest Level Ever
29 April 2014 Arlington, Va. -- ACCA announced that its Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) has reached 81 for April, the highest the CCI has ever been in the four years the association has tracked contractors’ opinions on short-term economic growth. The CCI is up from 73 in March. The April CCI also shows that contractors are feeling substantially better about short-term growth than they were 1...
Stephen Gill Associates wins Asia-Pacific Stevie Award
29 April 2014 Stephen Gill Associates has been named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award in the New Business Service of the Year category at the first annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. The Asia-Paci...
