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Six Reasons I Still Go to ASHRAE Conventions

Wed, Feb 13, 2013 @ 01:51 / by Jim Newman posted in HVAC, Codes & Standards, Energy Codes, ASHRAE, Sustainability, Energy Audit

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I recently returned from the ASHRAE Annual Convention in Dallas (#ASHRAE, #Dallas2013). For me, ASHRAE conventions make it easy to keep up with new developments and new ideas in heating, cooling, ventilation, filtration, Standards and more. Since HVAC can amount to more than 70% of a building’s energy use, and I am an energy efficiency consultant, I need to stay on top of new ideas, codes, Standards and best practices.

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What is an Energy Auditor?

Thu, Jan 24, 2013 @ 02:51 / by Jim Newman posted in HVAC, Codes & Standards, Energy Savings, Energy Audit

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What is an Energy Auditor?
And why you need to select the right one

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Will Michigan offer Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency Updates?

Thu, Nov 29, 2012 @ 03:09 / by Jim Newman posted in Retrofit, Green Building, Sustainability, Energy Savings, Energy Audit

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Yesterday I sat with several dozen other green enthusiasts (aka geeks like me, @JimNDeanofGreen) at NextEnergy in Detroit watching Gov. Rick Snyder’s (@onetoughnerd) address on energy and the environment. 

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Wasted Energy is Wasted Money

Wed, Nov 14, 2012 @ 10:52 / by Jim Newman posted in HVAC, Codes & Standards, Green, ASHRAE, LEED, LEED Cerified Buildings, Sustainability, Energy Savings, Energy Audit

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Working with Architects toward Integrated Design for Energy Efficiency

Thu, Nov 08, 2012 @ 12:44 / by Jim Newman posted in HVAC, Environmental Law, IAC, Codes & Standards, Energy Codes, Green Design, LEED AP, ASHRAE, USGBC, LEED, LEED Certification, Energy Audit

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Recently I spoke at the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) 40th national conference that was held in Detroit. I was there representing the Detroit Regional Chapter of the US Green Building Council, and was pleased to see how many of those attending were LEED Accredited Professionals. It says a lot about how important green building principles are becoming in all areas of building and construction.

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