An
independently licensed professional engineer or architect is required to verify
that the program’s requirements are met through on-site testing and inspections
conducted throughout the construction process.
Schools
and classes will compete in America’s
Home Energy Education Challenge within 11 regions for more than $200,000 in prizes
that will be distributed at the regional and national levels of the
competition.
Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors
International on July 20 announced the formation of the Center for Energy
Efficiency Optimization - a new subsidiary of the HARDI Foundation.
A third of respondents felt that the most common definition for a green home is that it
reduces energy and/or water consumption by a significant percentage.
More than half of Americans say they have concerns
about the quality of their water as more people become educated about specific
contaminants and take action in their homes.
Through
June 30, 2011, North American customers (Canada exempt) can visit Caroma's website
to receive a coupon for 50 percent off the list price of select Caroma toilets
or sinks at participating retail locations.
Hansgrohe and Axor
recently participated in the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) R & T Inc. Green Certification testing for
their products.