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High-performance roofing strategies

Construction Specifier

A cool, reflective roof could improve a building’s energy efficiency by reducing the amount of heat gain and associated energy demand for air-conditioning units. McCarthy, NOAA/NWS/NCEP/Storm Prediction Center, Norman Oklahoma, June 2009. Weiss, and Daniel W. The roof is an essential component of the building enclosure.

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Mesquite, Nev., rebels against state-mandated energy code

BD+C

City Council voted against adopting a new energy efficiency code adopted by the state. The ordinance change would have incorporated amendments to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code that went into effect July 1 throughout the state. The Mesquite, Nev.,

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#68:? Energy Code Compliance

NH Construction Law

On June 12, 2018, Governor Sununu signed into law House Bill 1472 , repealing the state code for energy conservation in new construction ( RSA 155-D ) effective August 7, 2018. As with RSA 155-D, the 2009 IECC -- the version currently in effect in New Hampshire -- has different rules for residential and commercial buildings.

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Berkeley Place

UK Construction Blog

Berkeley Place was founded by Nick Cryer in Summer 2009, initially targeting independent schools and prestigious residential development opportunities. Investing in energy-efficient home improvements will make a real difference to your carbon emissions – while making your home more comfortable and cheaper to run.

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Types of Renewable Energy Resources

CivilJungle

Types of Renewable Energy Resources. In all over the world, scientists have found six number of renewable energy resources, which are ready to use for commercial and industrial purposes, those are in the following-. Solar Energy. In solar energy, sunlight needs and it is available in every place. Wind Energy.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Green Electrical.

Natural Building

According to a 2009 Booz Allen Hamilton study , green construction will skyrocket over the next five years. million jobs from 2009 to 2013. They will transition into “energy contractors” to support the fast-growing green construction market as home owners and corporations adopt alternative methods (e.g. What’s driving this?

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Niagara® Wins EPA 2024 WaterSense® Sustained Excellence Award

CCR Magazine

In 2009, patented its Stealth Technology® and created the world’s first 0.8 More than ever, consumers and businesses are looking to conserve resources, cut costs, and reduce their carbon footprint,” said Veronica Blette, Acting Associate Director of the Water Infrastructure Division in the EPA Office of Wastewater Management. “Our