The 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, UT, made extensive use of distributed generation, employing 350 portable generators to supply 100 MW of power for such functions as security, broadcasting, timing/results, and information technology.
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced that it has adopted the nation’s toughest energy-efficiency standard for central air conditioners.
WASHINGTON, DC — The Federal Reserve announced this week that a majority of its district offices reported signs of improvement in economic conditions in January and early February. “The Boston,
In an effort to save approximately $425,000 in annual energy costs, the Oswego City School District teamed up with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Siemens Building Technologies to install energy-efficient lighting and motors in 10 school buildings.
Just when you thought it was safe to count on the Department of Energy (DOE) to finally institute its long awaited new federal standard for central air conditioners and heat pumps — most likely, 12 SEER — California now weighs in with a proposed higher state standard of 13 SEER. Plus, to make the issue even more jumbled, the U.S. Senate is now debating its energy bill, which includes proposed language that would legislate 13 SEER nationally.
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 90 was originally a single document. Then it was split into 90.1 and 90.2. A forum at the 2002 ASHRAE Winter Meeting asked, “Should Standards 90.1 and 90.2 Be Combined Into A Single Standard?”
WASHINGTON, DC — President George W. Bush decided to impose tariffs to protect the U.S. steel industry, applying 8% to 30% tariffs on various types of steel imported from Asia,
WASHINGTON, DC — The Bush administration is considering aiding the struggling U.S. steel industry by applying tariffs. But those tariffs likely would be less than those requested by the industry,
ATLANTA, GA — GE Power Systems announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Enron Wind Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Enron Corp. and
