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This is the third edition of the standard and the first time that ASHRAE has partnered on its development.

Canada-based Blue House Energy recently launched its online course series, Building Science Basics, designed for tradespeople, contractors and builders who want to improve their knowledge of building science and energy efficiency, reports DailyBusinessBuzz.com.

The average home’s water leaks can account for more than 10,000 gal. wasted each year — the amount of water needed to wash 270 loads of laundry. And 10% of homes have leaks that waste more than 90 gal. of water every day.

American Standard Water Heaters announces HE series, high-efficiency water heater models are now Energy Star certified.

LEEDv4, less greenwashing, higher standards in plumbing and heating, and more building automation are trends to look for this year.

U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton, Calif.) on Friday introduced legislation that would provide a tax credit toward the purchase of WaterSense-certified products. 

Conference topics provide a comprehensive overview of high performance building design with a focus on strategies in several areas: building occupant behavior, new building technologies and indoor environmental quality.

BNP Plumbing Group Hydronics Editor and PM columnist John Siegenthaler talks wood-fired boilers and other renewable energy sources at two events in April.