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Why the EPA Does What It Does

Top Administrator Talks Science of Regulations

September 30, 2013

Before we continue to launch attacks at the agency as an easy target, it might be good to step back and examine why the EPA does the things it does.

Compact HCU equipment hides the nitty-gritty reality of construction from prospective luxury guests.

Hotel Voids Humidity Issues

Heat, Humidity No Problem for Luxury Hotel Construction

September 30, 2013

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Controlling temperature and humidity while building a five-star luxury hotel during a record heat wave required innovative solutions.

ecobee Participates in Energy-Saving Project in Maine

September 30, 2013

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ecobee Inc., the makers of Wi-Fi connected Energy Management System Si (EMS Si), recently announced a new partnership with Electricity Maine and Thayer Corp. to execute a pilot project as part of the Efficiency Maine Innovation Program.

Sept. 24, 2013: Survey Reveals New Directions for 2014 Energy Management Spending

On a Worldwide Basis, 45 Percent of Corporations Will Spend More on Energy Management in 2014

September 24, 2013

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Global spending on energy management by large corporations will increase or remain flat in 2014 with just 6 percent of corporations expected to spend less, according to a new global survey from independent analyst firm Verdantix.

Vikki Murphy of BPI provides guidance on performing a blower door test.

Perks of Home-Performance Partnerships

Counseling, Cooperation Promote Whole-House Contracting Success

Joanna R. Turpin

September 23, 2013

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As more and more contractors consider diving into home-performance contracting, many are seeking guidance from numerous organizations that have the experience necessary to help contractors start and/or grow their HPC businesses.

Sept. 20, 2013: Schneider Electric Adopts AutoGrid for its Home Management System

System Will Give Homeowners a Closer Connection to Their Energy Information

September 20, 2013

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Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management, and AutoGrid Systems, a leader in big data analytics for the electricity and energy industry, have announced a partnership to bring demand response and big data analytics services to utilities, service providers, and consumers in North America.

Sept. 19, 2013: Forty-Three Percent of Energy Leaders Plan to Invest More in Efficiency

Survey Results Provide Insight into Goals, Investments, Future of Energy Management

September 19, 2013

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Forty-three percent of energy leaders say their investment in energy efficiency next year is projected to be more than it was last year, according to survey results released by Schneider Electric.

Sept. 18, 2013: ecobee Partners with Electricity Maine and Thayer for Efficiency Project

Pilot Project Provides Maine Businesses with Latest Wi-Fi Connected Thermostats

September 18, 2013

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ecobee has announced a new partnership with Electricity Maine and Thayer Corp. to conduct a pilot project as part of the Efficiency Maine Innovation Program.

Residential Heating Showcase 2013: Homeowners Warm Up to New Equipment

2013 Residential Heating Showcase Features Newest Products

September 16, 2013

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It’s time again for the annual Residential Heating Showcase. The intent is to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them distinguish between brands.

The Bottom Line on Natural Refrigerants

Conference Presents Business Case for F-Gas Alternatives

Peter Powell

September 16, 2013

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A recent state-of-the-industry panel session focused on the cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency of natural refrigerants when compared to the much more common f-gases.