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Student design team helps university save $2 million annually in utility costs Melissa Hillebrand - 08/15/2008
Students enrolled in the department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illionis at Urbana-Champaign helped design a waterside economizer system wtih a cooling tower to keep the department's new supercomputer cool. More
Last chance to enter CSE's ARC Awards! 08/14/2008
Consulting-Specifying Engineer's ARC Awards honor engineers and engineering firms that have incorporated unique MEP design elements into commercial, institutional, and industrial building projects. Entries can be submitted in either of two categories: New Construction or Renovation. Enter today! Entry deadline is Aug. 29.
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Energy analysis software 08/13/2008
An agreement grants Bentley exclusive worldwide rights to distribute EDSL’s Tas software for fast, in-depth energy analysis and simulation of demanding and challenging large-scale building environments.
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New HVAC&R commissioning guideline Amara Rozgus - 08/08/2008
ASHRAE Guideline 1.1 features specific tasks to successfully implement the commissioning process for HVAC&R systems and assemblies.
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Energy misers take aim at PCs Amara Rozgus - 08/06/2008
A consortium is working to decrease energy use of PCs and laptops in a shift from the traditional digs at power-hungry data centers.
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DOE launches EnergySmart Hospitals 08/04/2008
The EnergySmart Hospitals initiative will increase the use of energy-efficient technologies in hospitals across the country.
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Condensing unit 08/01/2008
Copeland Narrow Copevap offers a 8.25-in.-wide base for greater design flexibility and faster field service replacement. Engineered by Emerson Climate Technologies, the condensing unit packs a compact condenser coil and a molded plastic shroud for durability and airflow across the entire coil face. The unit is rated for operation temperatures as high as 100 F.
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Give and Take Michael Ivanovich, Chief Editor, Consulting-Specifying Engineer June 12, 2008 Useful Green Building Data and Reports
There have been some good reports released this year on green buildings. Some folks h... More
Give and Take Michael Ivanovich, Chief Editor, Consulting-Specifying Engineer June 10, 2008 When the green fad fades
A few years ago, I was moderating a panel discussion on green buildings at an ASHRAE ... More