If energy productivity doubles in the next 15 years, Americans could save $327 billion by the year 2030. 

Energy-efficiency leaders and advocates from around the world recently came together for the Energy Efficiency Global Forum in Washington, District of Columbia.  

Contractor will not be able to conduct business as usual — at least not without carefully considering regional efficiencies, system matches, high-efficiency motors, impending cost increases, and the penalties associated with the new standards.

Bill Rouner is a physicist who spent much of his career in the aerospace industry. So, it only made sense when he did some research.

Petitioners contend DOE didn’t take all stakeholder comments into account when promulgating the rule.

Working on these mega homes is a great opportunity for HVAC contractors, but there can also be many challenges in this line of work. 

Whether building a new house or retrofitting an existing one, homeowners have numerous options to choose from when it comes to HVAC equipment. 

Savvy contractors working in this niche market focus not only on deep energy reductions, but on non-energy benefits, such as improved comfort, better IAQ, increased home values, and a more durable home. 

The energetic flow of financial resources to energy efficiency is vital to making efficiency work in the building marketplace. 

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) set out to make the new $252 million Monroeville, Pennsylvania, facility the most sustainable of its 30-hospital network. Its design team delivered a building that’s saving an estimated $350,000 to $500,000 in annual energy savings.