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Online Tools Promote Water Conservation

American Standard recently launched two online tools that promote water conservation by personalizing the experience for users.


Builder Aims For Nation’s First Platinum LEED Home

The Santa Fe home uses 80 percent less energy. It includes a 5,000-gallon rainwater collection system, and a solar system that provides hot water and radiant heat.


PHCC Seeks Qualified Plumber Requirement for WaterSense Homes

Through its partnership with the U.S. EPA’s WaterSense program, PHCC is urging that properly qualified plumbing professionals be required during the construction of single-family homes that will display EPA WaterSense® labels.


‘Green Means Business’ Webinar

As part of its online series of green building instruction, the MCAA and the MSCA have announced a new Webinar titled “Green Means Business” scheduled for Aug. 20.


Pennsylvania Artist Creates Radiant, Solar Furniture To Encourage ‘Green’ Living

Joe Dillon sees as his artistic role engaging with the material he uses and his surroundings to make functional things beautiful.


House Approves Water Efficiency Bill

The Water-Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act will increase research, development, education, technology transfer activities related to water-use efficiency, and conservation technologies and practices at the EPA.


California Establishes Statewide Green Building Standards

The California Building Standards Commission has adopted a statewide green building code, which the state claims as a first in the nation.

by Staff Writer ACHRNews


Taco’s Johnny White Drives ‘Smart’

Taco President and CEO John Hazen White Jr. now commutes to and from work most days in his new 2008 Smart fortwo.


EPA Works With Builders On WaterSense New Homes Program

As part of its efforts to encourage water efficiency across the country, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that five builders will participate in the Water-Efficient Single-Family New Homes Pilot Program.


Certification Bodies Announced for LEED Green Building Rating System

Certification bodies nnounced for LEED Green Building Rating System will expand service, eliminate backlogs and comply with ISO standards.


Plumbers Play Important Role In Green Revolution

PHCC member Kevin Tindall recently spoke to a Congressional committee exploring green technologies’ impact on economic growth.


Remodelers Say Homeowners Calling For Energy Efficient Upgrades

As they grapple with skyrocketing energy costs, more homeowners are turning to remodelers for energy-saving solutions, according to the NAHB’s quarterly Remodeling Market Index.

by Staff Writer ACHRNews


Study: 14% Of U.S. Cities Require Green Building Standards

According to the recent American Institute of Architects study, “Local Leaders in Sustainability,” 14 percent of U.S. cities with populations of more than 50,000 have green building programs, and many more are about to follow suit.


ISH North America Announces Renewable Energy, Business Seminars

ISH North America recently announced seminar tracks on efficient technologies/renewable energy and business strategies for its trade show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Oct. 1-3.


REX 2008: Aug. 13-15

The Radiant Panel Association’s green-focused 2008 REX show will be held at the new Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill., Aug 13-15.


Hawaii First State To Require Solar Water Heaters In New Homes

Gov. Linda Lingle signed a bill into law Thursday requiring the energy-saving systems in homes starting in 2010.


It's Big. It's Green. And It's Coming To A Town Near You

The Partnership for Environmental Leadership's HVAC Mobile Green Classroom is a training center packed with the latest technologies and opportunities in an effort to promote more sustainable mechanical service and construction.


GA County: No Water Without Low-Flow Fixtures

A DeKalb county ordinance mandates the installation of water-conserving fixtures before new homeowners can obtain municipal water.


GreenMech Launches Talk Radio Show

Green Mechanical Council has created “GreenMech Solutions,” its own talk radio show through BlogTalkRadio.com that offers education, information and live chat via the Internet.


Green Construction Technologies Being Tested In New Orleans As The City Rebuilds

Green principles can be applied to traditional homes; you don’t have to have modern design to be green.


State Seeks Rules To Keep Drinking Water Out Of Toilets

The Oregon state plumbing board will meet to discuss new rules that would allow reuse of greywater in homes.


FREE Design Guide Downloads

ASHRAE and friends have developed the Advanced Energy Design Guide series to provide a sensible approach to achieve advanced energy savings of 30 percent without having to resort to detailed calculations or analysis.


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