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Event on The Future of Sustainable Housing Looks at Part L1A 2010, Part F and SAP2009

BRE, in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust and the Zero Carbon Hub, today launched a series of half day events which will provide housing professionals with an in-depth, yet simple and practical look at what the requirements for low carbon housing will look like in 2010

6 Jul 2009

Emissions and Energy Reporting Red Tape Cut For Australian Businesses

Companies required to report data on their greenhouse gas emissions and energy use will have their reporting red tape reduced under new moves announced by the Australian Government

6 Jul 2009

Super Efficient Lighting Just Around the Corner

New developments in a substance which emits brilliant light could lead to a revolution in lighting for the home and office in five years, claims a leading UK materials scientist

2 Jul 2009

Solar Decathlon Student Entries to Benefit From Donation of Thermablok Insulating Material

Living green is a matter of striking the right balance between innovation and environmental stewardship. With that in mind, Tampa-based Thermablok(R) donated 2,000 linear feet of its revolutionary aerogel insulation material to California architecture and design students participating in the 2009 "Solar Decathlon."

2 Jul 2009

Alcoa Introduces New Window Range For Increasing Energy Efficiency of Buildings

Alcoa announced today that its Kawneer business, the leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum building products and systems for commercial construction, introduced its new AA3350 ISOPORT Window, designed to enhance the views and energy efficiency of commercial and institutional applications

1 Jul 2009

'Net Zero Energy Consumption' Compressors Now Offerred by Atlas Copco in the 'Carbon Zero' Range

Atlas Copco’s Oil-free Air division has announced that the company’s ZR series of water-cooled oil-free air compressors with built-in energy recovery systems is the first in the world to be certified for ‘net zero energy consumption’ at specific design conditions

1 Jul 2009

Testing Smart Metering With The ZigBee Smart Energy Product Tester Kit

In order to enable Utilities & other technology companies to test ZigBee applications with real commercial fully operational products, Vesternet.com now offers a Smart Energy Tester Kit comprising four of the first products to undergo certification

1 Jul 2009

Fairmont Hotels Announce Environmental Strategy for Reducing Their Carbon Footprint

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, an environmentally progressive hotel group known for its responsible business practices, today announced a comprehensive sustainability plan to address its technology infrastructure and information technology (IT) operations

30 Jun 2009

Energy and Money Savings With Microsoft Hohm

Microsoft has announced Microsoft Hohm, a new online application that enables consumers to better understand their energy usage, get recommendations and start saving money

30 Jun 2009

Higher Light Output From New Cost-efficient White DomiLED Light

DOMINANT introduces a new high intensity white DomiLED, the DDW-KJG. This product family also includes a High Color Rendering Index (CRI) version, the DDW-KJC

29 Jun 2009