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Data on energy use and energy savings has been tracked on more than 7,700 facilities.

Colorado is introducing a category for Home Energy Rating System-rated homes into its multiple listing service.

 In the new American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy report, “Residential Energy Use Disclosure: A Review of Existing Policies,” 14 U.S. residential energy use disclosure laws were examined in order to shed light on how residential energy disclosure policies can most effectively reach homebuyers and renters in single-family homes and multifamily buildings. 

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed a bill earlier this year tasking the NYC Office of Long-Term Planning & Sustainability to study geothermal energy resources and the feasibility of city-wide adoption of geothermal heating and cooling.

Focuses on installation of Bosch products for energy conservation and sustainability.

The Propane Education & Research Council recently launched its Propane Heat & Power Incentive Program, a nationwide research initiative designed to encourage the adoption of new energy-efficient propane-fueled products by businesses and homeowners.

The Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Bill would provide a rebate to homeowners who achieve a minimum of 20% energy reduction. The Better Buildings Bill would create a Tenant Star certification program

The Plastics Pipe Institute named San Francisco’s Pier 15 Exploratorium as its Project of the Year in the Building/Construction division. The 330,000-sq.-ft., LEED-Gold historic structure is projected to be 57% more efficient than the ASHRAE 90.1 energy standard requires.

The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will be held from Nov. 20-22 in Philadelphia. 

Little Giant’s WRS-9EN is designed for impractical gravity drainage areas such as under sinks and laundry trays.