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Go Green With E-Mon D-Mon!
E-Mon D-Mon Green Class Meters for Green Building Initiatives

E-Mon's new Green Class Meters offer environmental and energy conscious users the ability to monitor and record the impact of energy conservation efforts. Ideal for LEED and EPACT 2005 projects. The meter provides a scrolling display of energy usage in kWh & dollars and estimated CO₂ emissions. For details contact E-Mon at (800) 334-3666 or www.emon.com/sf11a.asp or visit our booth # 563 at Greenbuild 2008.

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DOE Reaches 50 percent Milestone toward Commercial Zero-Energy Buildings
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have released the first technical support documents to show 50 percent energy savings in commercial retail buildings. The two reports provide recommendations on how to achieve 50 percent energy savings over the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 90.1-2004 in grocery stores and medium-sized retail buildings. more

Survey Reveals More Facility Professionals Taking Strategic Approach to Green Practices 
Houston - Facility managers are increasingly following a master plan when implementing sustainable practices and are tying their efforts to measurable goals and business strategy, according to the results of a new International Facility Management Association (IFMA) survey. The study, "Green Practices 2008," shows that while recycling and energy conservation initiatives are being practiced by the vast majority of facility practitioners, financial challenges still present the biggest impediment to going green. more

IFMA, ASHRAE Collaborate on Energy Efficiency Issues
Atlanta - With buildings accounting for 40 percent of primary energy use in developed nations, it is becoming increasingly important to find ways to build and operate them in an energy efficient manner. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) are entering into an agreement that increases cooperation between the two groups. more

President Signs Green Building Tax Deduction Into Law
Washington, D.C. - On October 3, 2008, President Bush signed into law H.R. 1424 and extended the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction as part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. more

CH2M HILL Selected by DOE to Promote Solar Energy Adoption in 25 American Cities
Denver / San Diego - CH2M HILL has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to help 25 American cities accelerate the adoption of solar energy. The contract is an important strategic component of The Solar America Initiative, a DOE effort to make solar electricity from photovoltaics (PV) cost competitive with conventional forms of electricity from the utility grid by 2015. more

BOMA International Honored with Green Leadership Award
Washington, D.C. -  Bisnow on Business, a Washington, D.C.-based electronic news publisher, awarded the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International the 2008 Green Leadership Award in recognition of BOMA's commitment to promoting sustainability and energy efficiency to its members. The first annual award was given to 20 organizations in five categories-real estate, legal, tech, medical and trade association-that have implemented impressive green initiatives and are leading the way on sustainability. more

Bentley Announces V8i Software Portfolio for Infrastructure Professionals
Exton, Pa. - Bentley Systems, Incorporated's V8i is a comprehensive software portfolio for infrastructure. Encompassing products for all of the solution communities served by Bentley, the V8i portfolio leverages and extends core capabilities of its new interoperability platform to provide the technology necessary for fully integrated project delivery. more

GE Announces Call for Entries for GE Edison Award Competition
Cleveland - GE Consumer & Industrial has issued a call for entries for the 26th Annual GE Edison Award competition. Through the competition, GE recognizes excellence and quality in professional lighting designs that employ the significant use of GE light sources (lamps and/or LEDs). more

DOE Solar Codes Board Releases Three New Reports
Washington, D.C. - The Solar America Board for Codes and Standards (Solar ABCs), funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has released three new reports of importance to the solar industry on the topics of interconnection and net metering, solar access laws, and utility external disconnect switches. more

NCB Launches New Lending Program to Finance Solar Energy Systems
Washington, D.C. - NCB, a financial services company, launched a new financing program dedicated to arranging innovative loan packages for customers installing solar energy systems nationwide. The newly formed Renewable Energy Department at NCB has been fielding calls from companies and government organizations where energy-saving projects have become a top priority. more

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New Color Guide for Liquid Coatings
Pittsburgh - PPG Industries' industrial coatings business has published a new color guide for Duranar liquid coil and extrusion coatings.The guide has been expanded from 66 colors to 84 and now contains color codes for both coil and extrusion coatings. Previously, PPG published separate color guides for each. The guide depicts 28 Duranar coatings solid colors and an equal number of Duranar XL metallic coatings, as well as 28 Duranar Sunstorm mica coatings. Each of the 84 colors has separate codes to distinguish between its coil and extrusion versions. Samples of Duranar coatings colors are available in two panel sizes through www.requestppg.com.

Self-Cleaning Drain and P-Trap Replacement Drain System
Houston - PermaFLOW Self-Cleaning Drain and P-Trap Replacement is a patented drain system that prevents clogs and eliminates the need for chemical drain openers. According to the company, this new 'Green by Design' four-in-one multifunctional improvement fixture's transparency allows for easy viewing, so potential problems can be easily diagnosed and quickly solved. PermaFLOW has undergone testing and is certified by IAPMO to comply with Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Residential Code (IRC). No chemicals nor health, safety and environmental issues related to the storage and use of chemical cleaners are concerns with the product, the company reports. www.pfwaterworks.com.  

Mass Notification Solution Delivers Fast, Intelligible Communications
Northford, Conn. - Gamewell-FCI has released a new mass notification solution as part of its E3 Series line of Expandable Emergency Evacuation systems. In addition to providing state-of-the-art fire alarm protection, the E3 Series can also function as a robust MNS (mass notification system) via several new products, including an LOC (Local Operating Console), back-lit signage, high-threat switches, amber strobes, specialized speakers and giant voice equipment, the company reports. www.gamewell-fci.com.