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Insulation Market Worth $5.2B by 2021

The major drivers of growth are growth in HVAC systems and government regulations designed to increase energy efficiency
December 26, 2016
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The market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2 percent from 2016 to 2021, according to a report from Research and Markets.
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CHP Topping Cycle

Many Industries Using CHP to Improve Energy Efficiency

It’s a way to reduce wasted heat and increase industrial efficiency
December 19, 2016
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Combined heat and power (CHP) systems are being used by a wide range of applications to reduce the overall energy intensity of industrial systems. In some cases, such as industrial furnaces, efficiency improvements resulting from waste heat recovery can improve energy efficiency 10-50 percent.


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HVAC Green Award

Philadelphia Builder Earns HVAC Green Award

Semco LLC honored Scott Mazo at the 2016 GreenBuild International Conference and Expo
December 19, 2016
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The Center of Excellence Award honors buildings with unique sustainable and energy-cost-reducing green designs, such as UPA’s recently developed 98,000-square-foot 2.0 University Place in Philadelphia’s surging University City green building corridor.
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Michigan Expo

Behler-Young Hosts HVACR Expo of Michigan

Industry event features new technology, technical training, trade show, and more
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Herb Woerpel
December 12, 2016
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Behler-Young hosted the 2016 HVACR Expo of Michigan, Sept. 29, at the Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan. The event featured more than 100 vendors and booths with new technologies from a variety of manufacturers. 


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DOE Funds Projects to Develop Electric Motor Innovations

This effort supports innovative approaches that will significantly improve the technology
December 8, 2016
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $25 million for 13 projects aimed at advancing technologies for energy-efficient electric motors through applied research and development. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Next Generation Electric Machines projects will address the limitations of traditional materials and designs used in electric motor components by cost-effectively enhancing their efficiency, improving their performance, and reducing weight.


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Government Spending Bill Excludes Investment Tax Credit for Geothermal

Expiration of these credits impacts both the residential and commercial markets
December 7, 2016
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The Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) expressed extreme disappointment that the House stopgap spending bill to fund the U.S. government does not include an extension of the Investment Tax Credit for geothermal heat pumps. The expiration of these tax credits, which apply to a range of efficiency technologies, will threaten thousands of U.S. jobs.


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ACEEE Ranks Most Energy-efficient States

ACEEE Ranks Most Energy-efficient States

Massachusetts, California share top slot
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Nick Kostora
December 5, 2016
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The ACEEE produces its state scorecard annually. This year’s edition zeroes in on six policy areas in which states pursue energy efficiency, including utility and public benefits programs and policies, transportation policies, building energy codes, combined heat and power (CHP) policies, state government-led initiatives around energy efficiency, and appliance and equipment standards.


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