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Actual Examples of Energy Saving Solutions for Supermarkets
Sep 17, 2014 In the beginning of the video, you’ll learn that “About 60% of the power used by supermarkets in the United States is consumed by freezer and refrigerator showcases.” As a solution, Panas...
IEA Forecast Sees Renewable Power Becoming Increasingly Cost
17 September 2014 PARIS -- Power generation from renewable sources such as solar, wind, and hydro grew strongly in 2013, reaching almost 22 percent of global generation, and was on par with electricity from gas, whose generation remained relatively stable, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Global renewable generation is seen rising by 45 percent and making up ne...
Zero Energy Building Revenue Expected to Exceed $1.4 Trillio
17 September 2014 BOULDER, Colo. -- Aiming to reduce energy costs and minimize the carbon footprint of their buildings, governments, corporations, and home builders are pursuing zero energy building (ZEB) solutions, notes Navigant Research. Also called net zero energy buildings, ZEBs bring together existing energy efficient technologies to form a high-performance building. According to a new repor...
Saint Lucia reaffirms commitment to reducing greenhouse gase
September 15, 2014 The Saint Lucia Government is aiming to significantly reduce HCFCs by Jan. 2015 through coordinated education and training programs. It successfully phased out ozone depleting CFCs ...
ASHRAE Selected As 2014 Best Of Building Award Recipient By
Sep 17, 2014 ATLANTA -- ASHRAE is pleased to announce today that it received the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Best of Building award for Best Professional Association. “ASHRAE is proud...
First ASERCOM-certified products at Chillventa 2014
Sep 17, 2014 ASERCOM, the Association of European Refrigeration Component Manufacturers, has created greater transparency in the refrigeration sector with a new certification programme for condensing ...
Integral and ETH link up for national training initiative
Sep 17, 2014 Integral UK Ltd has agreed a partnership with Energy Training Hub (ETH) to offer a comprehensive programme of courses in refrigeration, energy and electrical skills. Launching on 1...
Appliance/Electronics Store Sales Up 1.2% So far in 2014
Sep 17, 2014 Adjusted advance estimates of U.S. Electronics & Appliance Stores’ retail sales in August 2014 were $8,847 million, up from $8,784 million in July 2014 and up from August 2013’s $8,699 million. Non-adjusted estimates put August 2014 Electronics & Appliance Store sales at $8,666 million, up from $8,248 million in July 2014 and up slightly from $8,622 million in August 2013. I...
Whirlpool gets final CSRC approval for acquisition of Hefei
Sep 17, 2014 Whirlpool Corporation received written approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to acquire a 51% stake in Hefei Rongshida Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. It was the final key regulatory approval required in the acquisition process. "This is a significant milestone in bringing our companies together, and we look forward to delivering increased value for the Chine...
China Announces Major Reduction in Ozone Depleting Gases
September 16, 2014 China Monday announced the closure of five hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) production lines, resulting in the phase-out of 58,864 tons of HCFC production, reduction of HCFC production capacity by 88,000 tons and elimination of over 93 million tons of CO2 equivalent in greenhouse gas emissions. The announcement was made at an event commemorating the International Day for the Pre...
