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FirstService Residential Launches Energy Benchmarking in Florida

Program to Potentially Save $11 Million in Energy Costs

December 2, 2013

FirstService Residential, one of North America’s largest residential property management companies, is bringing the cost- and energy-saving initiatives of affiliate FS Energy to nearly 100 of its managed properties in Florida.

Do You Need Competition?

Kyle Gargaro

November 25, 2013

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Competitive quotes help validate your work.

Which HVAC Segment Are You Passionate About?

Kyle Gargaro

November 11, 2013

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There is a big upside to passion — it is contagious. How much better is a work environment where the leader truly believes in the product?

Tom Jackson of Jackson Systems has a laugh during the Building Performance trade show.

ACCA Examines Performance Contracting

Meetings Focus on Comprehensive Contracting Energy Solutions

Kyle Gargaro

November 11, 2013

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Home- and building-performance contracting is gaining momentum, as illustrated by the recent ACCA Building Performance Forum sponsored by The NEWS. The second annual event saw a 19 percent increase in contractor attendance.

Oct. 2, 2013: ASHRAE Seeks Presenters, Posters for High Performance Buildings Conference

Event to Provide a Comprehensive Overview of High Performance Building Design

October 2, 2013

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Presenters and posters are being sought for ASHRAE’s High Performance Buildings Conference, which is scheduled for April 7-8, 2014, at Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco.

Sept. 10, 2013: Big Data Seen Dominating Building Performance Market

New Entrants Are Emerging to Meet Growing Demand for Real-Time Monitoring

September 10, 2013

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With buildings under pressure to lower energy consumption, both to comply with legislation and to respond to market demand, the measurement and verification industry is rapidly moving toward real-time performance tracking, according to Lux Research.

March 13, 2013: Servidyne Expands Its Building Energy Efficiency Solutions

March 13, 2013

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Servidyne Systems LLC, a leading building optimization company focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability, has announced an expansion of its efficiency solutions to include a continuous improvement program called Active Fifth Fuel Management™.

Nikki Krueger, Ultra-Aire, discusses dehumidification with Henry Rodgerson

ACCA Hosts Inaugural Building Performance Forum

Herb Woerpel

December 3, 2012

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More than 150 HVACR professionals explored the topic of building performance, the transition to home performance contracting, and more at Air Conditioning Contractors of America’s (ACCA) inaugural Building Performance Forum, Oct. 9-10, in Austin, Texas.

CCC Offers No-Cost Assessment Toolkit as Benchmarking Deadlines Approach

August 27, 2012

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Californians who are buying, selling, or refinancing a commercial building have been tasked by state legislators with complying with state benchmarking regulations, beginning Jan. 1, 2013. The California Commissioning Collaborative (CCC) is offering assistance in the form of a Facilities Operations Assessment (FOA) toolkit.

July 10, 2012: ACCA’s First Building Performance Forum Scheduled for October, Registration Now Open

July 10, 2012

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The Air Conditioning Contractors of America’s (ACCA’s) Building Performance Council (BPC) has announced that registration is now open for its first Building Performance Forum. The event is scheduled for Oct. 9-10, 2012, at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol in Austin, Texas.