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Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? System Performance Depends on It

The Pro Builder

Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency.

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SHARC Energy Strengthens Executive Team With Appointment of Michael Albertson

Civil + Structural Engineer

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SHARC International Systems Inc. ( Albertson’s appointment comes at a critical time as SHARC Energy continues to expand its reach and enhance its services.

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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

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DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize

The Pro Builder

DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize qpurcell Tue, 05/02/2023 - 09:20 Today, the U.S. The Home Electrification Prize Finalists: NeoCharge and Redwood Energy NeoCharge and Redwood Energy (Arcata, Calif.) million in cash prizes and technical assistance. Aris Hydronics Aris Hydronics, Inc. Milwaukie, Ore.)

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Energy-saving strategies: Ceiling panels with phase change material (PCM)

Construction Specifier

Aging HVAC equipment: Many facilities, particularly K-12 schools, are struggling with outdated equipment that operates inefficiently. Stewardship of the planet: There is an increasing emphasis on reducing energy consumption and minimizing the waste of natural resources, such as water.

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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

The Pro Builder

But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises. You can’t just assume they’ll figure it out.”

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Cogeneration: An efficient, reliable, sustainable alternative to traditional power generation

BDC Network

Cogeneration—or combined heat and power (CHP)—creates multiple forms of useful energy from a sole source. In a standard generation system, the waste heat from producing electricity is released into the atmosphere. In a standard generation system, the waste heat from producing electricity is released into the atmosphere.