Save yourself: How to save money on your energy bill this winter Nov 23, 2008
This saves up to 20 percent of your heating and cooling costs. A handy homeowner can seal up holes to the outside by weather-stripping doors and sealing windows and gaps along the home s foundation. (Winona Daily News, MN)
It's Not Hard To Be Green (9) Nov 23, 2008
By doing so, you can decreases your carbon footprint, increase your home's energy efficiency and save up to 20 percent on your heating and cooling energy bills. 1 Yet, nearly 80 million U.S. homes are estimated to be under insulated to the Department of Energy (DOE) standards. (Boerne Star, TX)
EIU launches work on new texbook library Nov 22, 2008
It also will be equipped with a standalone geothermal heating and cooling system. Most of the contractors named by the board Friday are from Central Illinois. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Video: The Pink Panther(TM) Breaks Silence: Identifies Biggest Energy Consumer Nov 22, 2008
O'Brien-Bernini said heating and cooling of buildings in the U.S. is also a leading contributor of greenhouse gas emissions -- a fact that is not commonly understood ... A properly insulated home can save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs* -- and is an easy do-it-yourself project ... It is interesting to note that 68 percent of survey respondents would be willing to pay up to as much as $10,000 more for a home that could help save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling... (PR Newswire)
PEPCO wins energy deal from P.G. County Nov 22, 2008
-based subsidiary of D.C.-based Pepco Holdings Inc. will provide high-efficiency lighting and water conservation measures, replace heating and cooling systems with more efficient designs, and install new energy management control systems in seven buildings. Buildings include the County Administration Building, Inglewood Center, Largo Government Center, the Public Works Maintenance Facility, RMS, Hyattsville Justice Center and the Central Communications Facility. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
MHS sees energy cost savings from equipment installed two years ago Nov 21, 2008
Work at MHS was completed in 2006 and included new heating and cooling systems; electrical service upgrades; and improved lighting ... These upgrades include new heating and cooling equipment; better lighting; and a new control system. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Modern data center fueled by power efficiency Nov 21, 2008
For example, companies have instituted water-cooling capabilities where possible, deployed "cold aisle" heating and cooling methodologies, and consolidated servers using ... Hardware buying decisions, air conditioning systems modifications, data center heating and cooling strategies all need input from both IT and facilities for optimal capacity. (SearchCIO.com)
Renovating the Rookery: Oldest home in Kansas gets makeover Nov 21, 2008
Renovations also included balancing the heating and cooling in each room. Although Lierman said it's impossible to perfectly heat and cool an old building such as the Rookery, Prestige was able to make some improvements. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
World's Largest Solar Thermal Project for Heating and Cooling Announced in Western North Carolina Nov 21, 2008
World's Largest Solar Thermal Project for Heating and Cooling Announced in Western North Carolina - Yahoo ... World's Largest Solar Thermal Project for Heating and Cooling Announced in Western North Carolina ... The world's largest solar thermal installation for heating and cooling. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
An education in conservation Nov 21, 2008
Cane Run also might have a geothermal heating and cooling system, Mulheirn said ... The schools also will have occupancy sensors for lighting and heating and cooling systems, which detect activity in a given space ... The heating and cooling systems for all but a handful of schools operate via computerized controls. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Pepco wins contract in Prince George's Nov 21, 2008
The Arlington-based subsidiary of D.C.-based Pepco Holdings Inc. will provide high-efficiency lighting and water conservation measures, replace heating and cooling systems with more efficient designs, and install new energy management control systems in seven buildings. Buildings include the County Administration Building, Inglewood Center, Largo Government Center, the Public Works Maintenance Facility, RMS, Hyattsville Justice Center and the Central Communications Facility. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
4 Tips To Keep Your Home Warm This Winter Nov 21, 2008
By combining proper equipment maintenance and upgrades with appropriate insulation, air sealing, and thermostat settings, you can cut your energy use for heating and cooling, and reduce environmental emissions, from 20 percent to 50 percent ... By sealing your home like caulk, sealant and weather-stripping, you can save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs ... Homeowners typically can reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 20 percent by sealing their homes and adding insulation in... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
School board delays tax levy Nov 20, 2008
Monken said he encourages teachers and other employees to turn off lights and computers when they re not being used, and he monitors heating and cooling systems to make sure they re running properly. As an example of how he said the program s working, Monken said he compared the electricity use recorded at one meter at Charleston High School for March to August 2003, when the program first started, and the same months this year. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Lucien Lagrange Architects Expands Portfolio Across Europe Nov 20, 2008
These systems work in tandem with a passive solar strategy that reduces the amount of mechanical heating and cooling required. More traditional approaches complement these systems: Terraces and brises-soleils optimize sun shading, while the home layouts take advantages of natural cross-ventilation. (PR Newswire)
How to Make Your Home Green and Healthy Nov 20, 2008
Other common sources of indoor air pollution include cabinetry and insulation (formaldehyde), improperly vented fireplaces,and poorly installed or maintained heating and cooling systems or home appliances, such as gas ranges, stove hoods or water heaters ... New, energy-efficient windows can also significantly reduce energy used for heating and cooling older homes or apartment buildings, and there's some evidence that double-paned windows can also reduce fire damage. (Pekin Times, IL)
‘Green Day' packs them in Nov 20, 2008
Over at Chimney Kraft, maintenance technician Rick Bertolini explained how the Daikin Split System works the Japanese technology that cuts heating and cooling costs. There's only one outside unit that connects to as many as four units inside. (Daily Triplicate)
How To Stop Drafts and Save On Energy Bills Nov 20, 2008
Drafts are the largest source of heating and cooling loss in the home. Drafts occur through the small cracks around doors, windows, pipes, etc. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Wellman watches as construction on Activity Center continues Nov 20, 2008
Three layers of tubing, 400 feet long, stretching from the work site to under the ball diamonds in the North Park, have been looped under the ground to help reduce the cost of heating and cooling the new building. The geothermal system is part of the plan for the Activity Center to be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) project. (Kalona News, IA)
Perry: Economy halts EIU energy center Nov 19, 2008
UPDATED CHARLESTON Less than 15 hours after touting the urgency for a new high-tech campus heating and cooling plant, Eastern Illinois University officials put the brakes on the controversial Renewable Energy Center ... The plant would heat small wood chips in a low oxygen environment, effectively vaporizing them into a synthetic natural gas, which would burn much cleaner than the coal used in EIU s existing heating and cooling system, officials said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Supercomputer Butte-bound Nov 19, 2008
"We want to keep pushing." While MERDI oversees everything from heating and cooling of the system to secure access to the Thornton Building, the newly formed non-profit Rocky Mountain Supercomputing Centers, or RMSC, will work with customers, he said. "They will be the broker of time on the machine," Kambich said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Advanced Technology for the Evolving Customer Nov 19, 2008
From fridges to home heating and cooling systems, intelligent appliances are fitted with, among other smart features, sensors that enable the devices to determine the time of day when it is most likely to be opened or turned on, and to then self-alter and run at lower power-settings (e. g., warmer temperatures). (Energy Pulse, CO)
Activists: Don’t let economy overshadow environment Nov 19, 2008
wakeup wrote on Nov 19, 2008 8:24 AM:" For starters, communities should use block grant money to assess residence insulation and windows. If these are found to be lacking, property owners should get assistance replacing/upgrading them. This would help put people to work manufacturing windows and installing upgrades. Then property owners would get an assessment on their property tax bills over a 30 year period. They would probably save more each year on heating and cooling costs. We would save... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
EIU's eco-friendly energy plant plans again draw protests from residents Nov 18, 2008
CHARLESTON With a meeting by the Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees looming Friday, plans for a high-tech, environmentally friendly heating and cooling plant again met with vocal protests Monday from residents of the Charleston neighborhood where EIU s proposed Renewable Energy Center would be located. At the third and final informational hearing about the plant, which would gasify small wood chips to create steam for campus buildings, complaints related mainly to residents fears of a... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
WINTERIZE: \'Tis the season for blankets, coats and furnace efficiency. Nov 17, 2008
Furnaces are like cars, they just need to be maintained, said Gary Bemboom of Bemboom Heating and Cooling in Jefferson City. See the STYLE section, page 45. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Your Personal Climate Exchange Nov 17, 2008
A solution would be to tie the 99% target to heating and cooling degree days, which measure how far the temperature varies from 65 degrees. The target could be adjusted up or down based on the weather experience. (Forbes)
Will Discovery Help Repel Asteroids Headed for Earth? Nov 17, 2008
Because of this heating and cooling, an asteroid tends to emit more heat on its "afternoon" side the same phenomenon that makes the Earth's evening twilight warmer than its morning twilight. The result is unbalanced thermal radiation that produces a small acceleration. (Yahoo News -- Meteors and Asteroids)
Harris Opens Chicago's First Environmentally-Friendly Bank Branch in Washington Heights Nov 16, 2008
Its geothermal heating and cooling system, depending on the season, uses a ground source heat pump to either release heat into the ground (summer) or pump heat into the bank (winter). This reduces energy consumption by as much as 30 percent annually, compared to a conventional system. (PR Newswire)
Troubled mall owner may file bankruptcy (1) Nov 16, 2008
Boscoe wrote on Nov 15, 2008 1:25 PM:" The rent is way too high, and the utilities out there are outrageous due to poor insulation and old inefficient heating and cooling units. The mall is in deep trouble, and I doubt anyone can do anything to save it unless they have a lot of money and some higher standards to clean the place up, fix it up, and boot out the thugs. They need better stores and higher standards throughout. Also need to think about the customers and their needs too. ". Boscoe... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Boy's death leads Iraqi family to N.D. Nov 16, 2008
Along with Spanish and pickles, Hasan knows heating and cooling equipment. "I would like to teach," Haifa said, smiling. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
When it's needed the most Nov 16, 2008
The next step would be to install variable-frequency drives on the district's compressors, pumps and other heating and cooling equipment. The VFDs are like dimmer switches that reduce energy use to match need. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Brown Clouds Harm Glaciers, Agriculture Nov 15, 2008
The large heating and cooling effects of ABCs respectively in the atmosphere and at the surface, combined with the impacts of greenhouse gases, may be also triggering sharp shifts in weather patterns. This is being aggravated by dimming over the Northern Indian Ocean versus the relatively clean Southern Indian Ocean setting up new gradients in surface sea temperatures and surface sea evaporation rates. (Science Daily)
Tuesday, November 18Bethlehem Sets Town Meeting Nov 15, 2008
In bidding news, Memorial Hall Committee members are seeking input from the Board of Finance regarding a bid for the replacement of a heating and cooling system at Memorial Hall. The board approved a road encroachment permit for Catskill Mountain Construction for Charter Cable at 40 Nettleton Hollow Rd., with a bond set at $2,500. (Voices, CT)
Home heating and cooling: Alternative, hybrid systems gain popularity Nov 14, 2008
Dear Jim: My entire old heating and cooling system must be replaced ... Among conventional central heating and cooling systems, geothermal heat pumps provide the highest efficiency and lowest utility bills ... The primary advantage of installing a geothermal or standard air-to-air heat pump is that it is used year-round for both heating and cooling. (Carroll County Times)
A towering task Nov 14, 2008
Green efforts include the installation of efficient heating and cooling systems, the use of coated, insulated glass to avoid heat transfer, a fresh air monitoring system on each floor, use of materials with low volatile organic compounds and recycled content and water conservation techniques. After demolishing the parking garage on the site, O Rourke Wrecking Co. has recycled the debris into material that can be used in the building s construction. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
EIU officials field questions on wood chip gasification plant Nov 13, 2008
Applying 1,350 degrees of heat in a low-oxygen environment would transform fresh wood chips into a combustible synthetic gas, which then would be piped to a boiler, combined with oxygen and burned to create steam for heating and cooling campus buildings, said Gary Reed, director of EIU s Facilities Planning and Management. The highest part of the structure, the elevator for the wood chips, would top 125 feet. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Protect Your Home From Rising Energy Costs Nov 13, 2008
Products with the ENERGY STAR label can help you achieve substantial savings on heating and cooling costs. Invest in windows with Low-E glass. (Pekin Times, IL)
School board votes to move ahead with heating plan Nov 13, 2008
Jerry Purdy, the schools architect from the Design Alliance architects, attended the meeting to inform the board about progress of well field drilling for geothermal heating and cooling systems in the district. At the last school board meeting, the board tabled a motion to amend a previous motion for the architect to create specifications for Washington Elementary. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Time to vote in Herald Bowl semifinals Nov 13, 2008
The Herald Bowl, sponsored by Panther Heating and Cooling, has reached the semifinals, with online voters just a couple of weeks away from finding out who will win the 22-inch HD flat screen TV.. In voting last week, Northwestern 1993 topped Rock Hill 2004 32-27, Rock Hill 1989 topped Clover 2007 31-28, Rock Hill 2002 beat Northwestern 1989 34-25 and Lewisville 1987 topped Great Falls 1991 39-20. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Seven Green Tips to Slash Soaring Home Heating Bills Nov 13, 2008
For a free report: "How to Identify a Good Heating and Cooling Contractor," go to www ... Just like a car, heating and cooling equipment doesn't last forever ... Print out the free Comfort Institute report "Tips and Secrets to Buying A New Heating and Cooling System.". (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Planning Means Real Benefits for Virtualization Nov 13, 2008
Virtually Speaking: Planning and managing a virtual deployment is key to its success. Here are two new products designed to put you on the right path. (Datamation)
Talk of the Town: Green Valley Assistance Services: Paying it forward Nov 12, 2008
Daughter Christi Bartoletti is owner of Vista Eye Care in Green Valley and her husband Michael is the general service manager of Green Valley Heating and Cooling. Daughter Julie Grounds is the owner of the recently opened Central Pet in Amado. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Longview schools may ask voters for two levies Nov 12, 2008
US CITIZEN wrote on Nov 11, 2008 8:05 PM:" I WOULD NOT VOTE YES FOR ANY SCHOOL LEVY AFTER SEEING HOW THEY SPENT THE MONEY BUILDING ROBERT GRAY AND ST.HELENS. EACH ROOM WITH ITS OWN COMPUTERIZED HEATING AND COOLING CONTROLS, THAT COST TENS OF THOUSANDS AND ARCHITECTURAL GARBAGE THAT SERVES NO PURPOSE.TAKE TIME AND LOOK UP AT THE ENTRANCE INSIDE OF ROBERT GRAY SEE WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT. ". Buford McGee wrote on Nov 11, 2008 10:08 PM:" You give administrative employees 10% raises while cutting... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Beutler buys two Sacramento companies Nov 11, 2008
The acquisitions are part of the company s plan to offer a full range of services from heating and cooling, electrical and other contracting services, such as plumbing and fire suppression. Beutler was the region s top mechanical contractor in 2007, reporting earnings of $122 million. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Sentinel Morning Update: Carlisle council abandons move to community center Nov 11, 2008
There were also plans to upgrade the electrical and plumbing systems, install centralized heating and cooling and convert classrooms throughout the former elementary school building into office space. As an alternative Monday, Director of Public Works Michael Keiser provided council with a preliminary estimate of $433,000 in repairs and upgrades to the old borough hall. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Buchanan County looking to go green Nov 11, 2008
In the future, the Buchanan County team will look at ways to drastically increase the efficiency of the courthouse, such as installing a geothermal heating and cooling system. "That's a lofty one," Ferreter says. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
More First-Time Buyers Entering the Market Nov 11, 2008
Heating and cooling costs were of primary importance, followed by energy efficient appliances and energy efficient lighting. The study found that 81 percent of sellers used full-service brokerage, in which real estate agents provide a range of services that include managing most of the process of selling a home from listing to closing. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Regents approve utility plant construction Nov 11, 2008
The utility plant at Baxter and Newton streets initially would provide the library with heating and cooling, then possibly extend into buildings for the Terry College of Business, the School of Public and International Affairs and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences ... University officials originally planned to expand the on-campus steam heating and cooling plant to serve buildings in the northwest precinct, but decided last year to go with a stand-alone utility plant, said Sean Rogers,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
A building with an energy all its own Nov 11, 2008
It is designed to cover heating and cooling needs and provide free, renewable energy once it pays for itself in about eight to 10 years, he says. But geothermal energy is only the beginning for Mr. de Boer. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
A climate plan in peril? Nov 10, 2008
On the other hand, energy conservation and efficiency programs could be spread around - all states and regions have a need for tightening buildings, tuning heating and cooling systems, and replacing old, inefficient appliances and light fixtures. There is no longer any debate about the fundamental scientific question: The earth's climate is already changing, and human activities are the cause. (Boston Globe)
LG Electronics Brings Innovative Comfort Solutions to Lodging Industry Nov 10, 2008
"Building on our position as a leading supplier of commercial air conditioner units, the Art Cool and Multi V lines illustrate our commitment to providing modern energy efficient options for hoteliers and zoned comfort for hotel guests," said Steve Schmitt, director, commercial air conditioning, LG Electronics USA. "With improved air flow innovations, and industry leading low sound levels, guests are treated to a functional and stylish form of climate control." ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEETS... (PR Newswire)
U.S. chains aim at saving energy - and money Nov 10, 2008
The high-efficiency prototype stores are equipped with even more efficient heating and cooling systems; a store in Las Vegas, for instance, is expected to save 45 percent in energy costs over traditional stores. Charles Zimmerman, vice president for prototypical design-construction standards at Wal-Mart, said his company was experimenting to determine which technologies provided the most energy savings, because energy was the company's second-biggest operating expense, after personnel. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Public housing in city going geothermal Nov 10, 2008
" Perhaps the most dramatic change in Northview, Homewood North and Arlington Heights will be the drilling of 5-inch-wide geothermal wells near every building, and installation of heating and cooling systems that use them. In the summer, heat pumps will transfer the warmth from the air into water, which will then flow through underground tubes into the wells. There, the earth's near-constant 55-degree temperature will cool it, and it will flow back to carry off more heat. The resulting cooled... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Five Ways to Save Money While Improving Your Home's Energy Efficiency Nov 10, 2008
Without adequate ventilation, your home's heating and cooling systems need to work harder, meaning more energy and more money is required ... Also look for the ENERGY STAR rating when replacing heating and cooling systems. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
NAR Home Buyer and Seller Survey Shows Rise in First-Time Buyers, Long-Term Plans Nov 9, 2008
" Environmentally friendly features also were important, cited by 90 percent of buyers. Heating and cooling costs were of primary importance, followed by energy efficient appliances and energy efficient lighting. Buyers searched a median of 10 weeks and viewed 10 homes. Of buyers who used an agent, 61 percent chose a buyer's representative. Nearly nine out of 10 consider their home a good investment, and almost half see it as a better investment than stocks. Fifteen percent of buyers own two or... (PR Newswire)
25 ideas to make your home greener Nov 9, 2008
Properly insulating and sealing your home can cut your heating and cooling bills by 10 percent ... It's the surest way to close the gaps around openings, reducing heating and cooling costs by 15 to 30 percent. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Basics of Buying a New HVAC System Nov 9, 2008
(ARA) - Purchasing or upgrading a heating and cooling system can be confusing with so many parts, pieces, sizes and options to choose from. How do you know what's right for your home. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
District voters wise to approve funding Nov 9, 2008
Trane Co. also deserves praise for its tremendous commitment to our schools, offering to donate 600,000 worth of heating and cooling equipment all made here in La Crosse if voters approved this vital referendum. This new equipment will help the La Crosse school district increase their energy efficiency and save money, allowing the funds voters just approved to go even further. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Eastern plans new energy center Nov 8, 2008
The new Renewable Energy Center is a biomass gasifier that will supply the university s heating and cooling needs by burning plant matter. Eastern will be permitted to burn two-inch virgin, or non-treated, wood chips obtained as by-products from the lumber industry. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
L.A.'s First Solar-Powered, All-Green Urban Community Premieres in Hollywood Nov 8, 2008
The homes' environmental insulation maintains even temperatures throughout the residence while cutting heating and cooling costs. The energy-efficient interior and exterior lighting also conserves energy and reduces electric bills. (PR Newswire)
New Home in Krakow Uses Different Approach to Be Energy Efficient Nov 8, 2008
The house was found to be about 40 percent more energy efficient than a conventional home when contractors bid the heating and cooling systems, Robert Ranney said. The timber framing of the home was provided by Oklahoma Timber Frames and Riverbend Timber Framing of Oklahoma. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
New-breed inspectors chase energy leaks Nov 7, 2008
Deane, a retired marketing executive, was real surprised, about the high cost of heating and cooling the home he and his wife, Chizuko, bought last year in Temecula, Calif. Weve lived in larger homes and wed never seen bills like that. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Winterizing: Easy Steps to Help Save Money and the Environment Nov 7, 2008
Replacing dilapidated doors can help lower heating and cooling costs. Energy-saving solutions. (Pekin Times, IL)
Contractor files lien on UPMC Children's Nov 7, 2008
Johnson Marcraft Inc. of St. Louis, a manufacturer and supplier of heating and cooling systems, claims it is owed $514,237 for air handlers it provided to the $575 million project, which is expected to open next year. In addition to owner Children s Hospital of UPMC, Lawrenceville-based contractor McKamish Inc. and T.N. Walker Inc., a heating and cooling equipment wholesaler in O Hara, were named in the lien filing. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Buttoning up your house for winter heating savings Nov 7, 2008
Weatherizing homes saves families money for a generation and reduces the overall need for oil and other energy for heating and cooling, said Markey. With a chilly winter and an even colder economic climate ahead, it s vitally important that we help families in need this winter. (Malden Observer, MA)
Montgomery County creates green task force Nov 7, 2008
If companies already have taken small steps, the panel recommended larger-scale changes such as upgrades to energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, insulation, increased ventilation and low-flush toilets to increase efficiency. But they advised research and proper education were important steps to take before tackling major changes. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
