The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energys National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are evaluating the feasibility of developing renewable energy production on Superfund, brownfields, and former landfill or mining sites, some of the most complex, uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites identified by EPA for cleanup due to the risk they pose to human health or the environment.
Under the name of ColdstoreExpertiseCenter.com an international and highly qualified group of temperature controlled logistics and cold supply chain specialists has joined forces to assist cold store operators, logistic service providers, investors, government agencies, engineering companies and architects to meet international standards by using modern insights and latest technologies.
With publication of the green building standard, an updated online seminar reviewing its requirements is now available from ASHRAE. In addition, ASHRAE will offer 14 online, instructor-led seminars that will run from March until May, which are available to those interested in expanding their knowledge of the HVAC industry and keeping up to date with the latest technology and their applications.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that 20 U.S. communities, including two Indian Tribes, will receive $7.8 million in grants for projects that will reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs). The funds will help Climate Showcase Communities increase energy efficiency, saving consumers money and reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
RSES has released the titles of six RSES Training Authority Seminars that are scheduled to take place covering the heating and cooling topics of efficiency, air flow, packaged systems, servicing and troubleshooting over the next three months.
M&E Sustainability, a joint venture between the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) and the Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association (HVCA), has published expert guidance for both clients and building services engineering contractors, on the achievement of carbon reduction in large public and commercial organizations.