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The world today is defined by the urgency of climate change and the push to transition toward sustainable energy solutions, and the spotlight on heat pumps has never been brighter. [...]

The article discusses the concept of net zero performance in relation to curtain-wall systems in buildings. It explains that net zero can have different meanings to different people and is sometimes used loosely without proper measurement of greenhouse gas emissions. However, conscientious designers and the building-products industry have made net zero and near-net-zero buildings a reality. The article emphasizes the importance of curtain walls in a building's energy performance and highlights recent projects that have achieved net zero carbon metrics. It also discusses the challenges and opportunities in optimizing curtain-wall systems for GHG emission reduction. [Extracted from the article]

In a world that is rapidly changing as a result of climate change, many industries are looking towards alternatives that can help to make them more sustainable. One of the [...]

Plans have been unveiled for the development of Greenpower Park, a new UK Center of Electrification and Clean Energy. The campus will be anchored by the West Midlands Gigafactory and [...]

Teams from the University of Alabama, Clemson University, the University of Michigan and Ohio State University are engaging in a head-to-head competition. But, it has nothing to do with football. [...]

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable technologies, heat pumps have emerged as champions of energy efficiency. These versatile systems, traditionally known for their prowess in space heating or cooling, have [...]

Throughout 2023 the U.S. construction industry gained momentum from legislation such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Creating Helpful Incentives Produce Semiconductors Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. [...]

Looking ahead to 2024, there could be a boost to construction associated with manufacturing, transportation infrastructure and clean energy infrastructure as funds from three key pieces of legislation passed in [...]

Jonathan Cristino, PE, may be considered one of the young guns in the mechanical engineering space, but he has definitely made an impact in those 10 years. Cristino has taken [...]

Sustainability has become a focused effort across the globe. The United Nations has developed 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to focus society on finding better ways to function that do [...]

Think ahead. Invest in your future. While this proverbial advice applies to all aspects of life, we will explore its relevance to young manufacturing businesses and their data management needs [...]

The U.S. Department of Energy selected Arizona State University (ASU) to receive up to $70 million to establish a new Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute devoted to fighting greenhouse-gas emissions [...]

In 2009 under President Barack Obama, the economic stimulus package of 2009 was signed into law. Egg Geo was a regional engineering and contracting company in the southeastern United States [...]

For Ekoligens in Kungalv, Sweden, sustainability is not just an important part of operations: It's the basis for its business idea. The company is the first in the world to [...]

While induction heating is not a new technology, it is in fact a green technology and can be a part of an organization's sustainability program. It does not consume fossil [...]

Metso Paper is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining, construction, energy, metal recycling and the pulp and paper industries. Metso was created in 1999 through the [...]

Packaging is essential to maintaining and protecting the quality of the cheese product as well as attracting the eye of consumers. There are some interesting innovations in the food packaging [...]

An interview with Colleen Keyworth, director of sales and marketing at Online Access Inc., is presented. Topics include educating consumers on the cost-saving benefits of green HVAC systems, effective digital marketing strategies for contractors, and the role of social media and incentives in reaching eco-conscious buyers.

The heart and brain of every photovoltaic (PV) system is the converter, which converts direct current generated by solar panels into alternating current that can be used in a home [...]

On January 4, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced a $52 million funding opportunity announcement (FOA) that will accelerate research, development, [...]

One of my favorite dishes is the Cajun ribeye at Morton's Steakhouse. It's 16 ounces of juicy, spicy goodness. As much as I love the dish, however, it's not something [...]

FEVE fluoropolymer-based coatings have been used in architectural and industrial coatings for nearly 40 years. Coatings formulated with fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) resins exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and weatherability, providing [...]

In keeping with current trends toward greater sustainability in all aspects of commercial chemistry and manufacturing, the coatings industry has embraced this challenge and has begun to push its suppliers [...]

The European Union Innovation Fund has selected Project Air, a unique production facility for sustainable methanol in Stenungsund, Sweden, as one of 17 large-scale green tech projects to be granted [...]

Brown and Caldwell names new managing director Environmental engineering and construction firm Brown and Caldwell announced Suad Cisic has joined the company as managing director of client services. The hire [...]

As electric and natural gas costs increase and cities and states pass energy standards and renewable energy tax credits, sales of energy-efficient technology--like heat pumps--get a boost. In the U.S., [...]

The industrial sector accounts for about 34% of total U.S. energy consumption.[1] This energy is consumed as electricity, which is purchased or self-generated, and as fossil fuels (e.g., natural gas, [...]

Emerging developments in modern technologies--space exploration, high efficiency vehicles, aircraft manufacturing and wind power--are driving the demand for stronger and lighter materials. Composite materials are one of the best candidates [...]

February 17, 2022 It is safe to say that the debate about the environmental impact of plastic will continue. But, it is also a fact that many manufacturers of plastic [...]

The use of renewable, alternative energies has grown exponentially in the refrigerated and frozen foods industry, due to increased awareness of the planet's finite resources, and the long-term cost savings [...]

A Finnish provider of sustainable energy transformed the operational efficiency of its waste incineration plant in Leppavirta, Finland, with control room technology. These technologies are enabling Riikinvoima Oy to run [...]

August 18, 2021 Ferguson purchased and installed a solar array for our Perris, California Distribution Center. This rooftop system will be the first instance of owned renewable energy on our [...]

Once buzzwords within the building industry, phrases such as 'zero net energy,' 'sustainable energy,' and 'energy conservation,' are now commonplace. In the wake of this new era, building professionals face [...]

Increasing pressure from governments and consumers demanding safer and higher-performance materials is impacting all industries, and the paint and coatings sector is no exception. With a wide range of users--from [...]

When it comes to achieving sustainability in commercial buildings, one might say, 'It takes a village.' Good HVAC contractors can help building owners and operators implement smart energy-saving measures, keep [...]

An introduction is presented in which the guest editors discuss the theme of the issue, rising demand for instant hot water supply across care centers, offices and hospitals enhancing the U.S. commercial water heater market.

Mother Nature is a foe that man can't quite conquer. However, John McLennan, associate professor of chemical engineering at the University of Utah, is ready to try. For the last [...]

Commercial buildings have high energy needs, and it's no secret that the HVACR system is one of the largest sources of electricity consumption in them. Since the U.S. Energy Information [...]

Visitors won't find an air conditioning unit in the Pinewood Forest community, despite the steamy Georgia summers. And for the 50 new homeowners who moved in around Christmas, they won't [...]

The article offers information on the approaches which are followed by various organizations in their building's architecture for the conservation of rain water in the U.S. The topics addressed include details on the environment protection based architectural design changes by Brock Environmental Center in Virginia.

The next generation of cold storage distribution and food processing plants boasts a future filled with automated equipment, energy efficient construction and new and improved ways of producing and storing [...]

Greenwashing, or the practice of misrepresenting or over representing the environmental benefits of a product or practice, is common in consumer marketing. The term was coined in 1986 by Jay [...]

Clean energy gets attention from around the world. In June, the United States, Brazil and China made new commitments to fight climate change. In August, President Obama unveiled a Clean [...]

It's not unusual for one to wake up with a headache on Jan. 1, but the headache that greeted the geothermal industry on Jan. 1, 2017, wasn't caused by excessive [...]

FORKLIFTS HAVE LONG BEEN A STAPLE IN BEVERAGE WAREHOUSES. YET, demand for new, sustainable technologies, like electric lift trucks, as well as the incorporation of the right combination of slotting [...]

'THE ANSWER, MY friend, is blowing in the wind' is a popular lyric from one of Bob Dylan's most famous songs. It's also the central theme behind the Collegiate Wind [...]

A circulating fluidized bed boiler with a flue-gas cleaning system will be part of a biomass power plant to be built in Omaezaki in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. The boiler, which [...]

Countries around the world share a common goal of reducing carbon emissions. Finland, for example, aims to reduce its level of emissions by 5 percent (5 million kilograms) each year [...]

Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division announced it has formed a collaborative partnership with the University of Rhode Island, College of Engineering. Hexagon will provide manufacturing technologies to enable a rich research [...]