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What Does Green Actually Mean to HVAC?

Thu, Apr 11, 2019 @ 01:08 / by Jim Newman posted in HVAC, Green, Energy Savings, High Performance Buildings, Energy

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Why are green buildings better? According to the US Green Building Council (USGBC), a green building can have the following impact:Savings of green building

  • 15 - 40% reduction in energy use over non-green buildings
  • 20 - 40% reduction in carbon emissions over non-green buildings
  • 30 - 50% reduction in water use

One of the best ways to achieve optimal environmental and financial results from greening your building is “Greening the HVAC.” There are basically three things to consider when looking to improve the efficiency of your building’s HVAC. 

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Unexpected Benefits of “Greening” Your Building’s HVAC System

Thu, Jul 10, 2014 @ 01:53 / by Jim Newman posted in HVAC, Commercial Building, bEQ, solar, Building Energy Quotient, Green, ASHRAE, Green Building, energy efficiency, Energy Savings, Energy Audit

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If reducing your utility bills is the goal - smaller, more efficient equipment is one way to get there.

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The Dean of Green answers Green Building Questions

Tue, Mar 18, 2014 @ 01:55 / by Jim Newman posted in Triple Bottom Line, Green, Green Building, Sustainability

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Do you know why "Going Green" matters, or why the "Triple Bottom Line" is called that, or how to get the most value out of building materials? Jim Newman answers some popular Green Building and Sustainability Industry questions in this video. 

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Green Energy Fills the Room at GreenFire Movie Event

Tue, Feb 19, 2013 @ 01:33 / by Sara Kravitz posted in Green, USGBC, LEED Certified, Sustainability

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By Robert Mattler, Associate, Newman Consulting Group

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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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