Sentences with phrase «of building energy codes»

Thanks to the new partnership between the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) and Consumers Union, user - friendly, interactive online guides and downloadable publications are helping homeowners and buyers save energy and money by teaching them the potential of building energy codes to address and improve home energy performance.

IEA BEEP database is honoured with Energy Efficiency Innovator Award Sustainable Building Centre tool provides analysis of building energy codes, labelling schemes and incentive programmes for 34 countries 8 November 2012

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LAST week, the Australian Greenhouse Office and the Australian Building Codes Board signed an agreement to introduce energy efficiency measures into the Building Code of Australia.

These codes standards consist of Building and Fire Life Safety, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Accessibility, and Energy regulations.

And it adds new commitments for electric vehicle charging, regional clean energy cooperation, and the nuts - and - bolts work of writing climate regulations and strengthening building codes.

The 2017 budget pulled out $ 2.8 billion from the fund and earmarked some of that for clean energy priorities, including innovation in smart grids and energy storage, electric vehicle charging and adopting stronger building codes.

Also at 10 a.m., the New York Department of State hosts a public meeting of the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council, to discuss updates of the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code, Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany.

The Legislature voted to have the state fire prevention and building code council report on standardizing state and local building codes to help increase installations of solar and wind energy generating systems.

In her bid for Congress, Ms. Throne - Holst, formerly a registered Independent, said that as Southampton supervisor she cut spending, reduced debt and upgraded the town's bond rating, while preserving «thousands of acres of open space» and introducing new energy - efficient building codes.

Todd Howe, a fixture in Cuomo's life since the mid-1980s, said he funneled «ziti» — a code name they used for alleged bribes — to Joseph Percoco as part of an alleged plan to use Percoco's influence with the Cuomo administration help a firm building a downstate energy plant and a Syracuse development company.

As town supervisor, Ms. Throne - Holst said, she cut spending, reduced debt and upgraded the town's bond rating, while preserving «thousands of acres of open space» and introducing new energy - efficient building codes.

H.R. 2454, sponsored by Democratic Reps. Henry Waxman of California and Edward Markey of Massachusetts, would require residential and commercial buildings to be 30 percent more efficient than the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code.

According to Lowell Ungar, director of the Alliance to Save Energy in Washington, D.C., stronger building codes that would improve insulation, heating and cooling, and lighting could reduce building energy demand by 6 to 7 percent byEnergy in Washington, D.C., stronger building codes that would improve insulation, heating and cooling, and lighting could reduce building energy demand by 6 to 7 percent byenergy demand by 6 to 7 percent by 2030.

Lacking the infrastructure of an existing group, all of you probably will spend a lot of energy building equipment, designing new models, or writing new computer codes; that's time lost from collecting data.

Light bulb regulations, LEED and Energy Star ratings for homes and appliances, stricter construction codes, and government incentives are all parts of a national effort to cut energy waste in the building sEnergy Star ratings for homes and appliances, stricter construction codes, and government incentives are all parts of a national effort to cut energy waste in the building senergy waste in the building sector.

Much of China's industry uses energy - guzzling equipment from the 1970s, and the NRDC estimates that by using existing technology and enforcing simple building codes, the country could cut its energy demands by half or more in the next decade.

Some states consistently follow the latest iteration of the IECC, but others adhere to years - old versions, and a few «have done virtually nothing at all,» said Jean Boulin, program manager in the U.S. Energy Department's building energy codes prEnergy Department's building energy codes prenergy codes program.

A similar New York City team assigned to review building codes in order to enhance the city's energy efficiency and cut greenhouse gas pollution took over a year to complete its work, and implementation of its plan is expected to occur gradually over the next decade.

«(5) In any jurisdiction to which this subsection applies, the Secretary shall enhance compliance by conducting training and education of builders and other professionals in the jurisdiction concerning the national energy efficiency building code.

«(4) In any jurisdiction to which this subsection applies, the Secretary shall coordinate enforcement of the national energy efficiency building code with State and local code enforcement of other building codes.

-- In establishing any national energy efficiency building code required by this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

-- In the event of a conflict between a provision of the national energy efficiency building code and a provision of other applicable energy codes, the national energy efficiency building code shall apply.

--(A) To support the development of consensus standards that may provide the basis for national energy efficiency building codes, minimize duplication of effort, encourage progress through consensus, and facilitate the development of greater building efficiency, the Secretary shall provide assistance to recognized developers of national energy codes and standards to develop, and where the relevant code has been adopted as the national code, disseminate consensus based energy efficiency building codes as provided in this paragraph.

-- Not later than 90 days after a State certification is provided under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall determine whether the State's energy efficiency building code provisions meet the requirements of this subsection.

«(VII) standards for practices and materials to achieve cool roofs in residential buildings, taking into consideration reduced air conditioning energy use as a function of cool roofs, the potential reduction in global warming from increased solar reflectance from buildings, and cool roofs criteria in State and local building codes and in national and local voluntary programs, without reduction of otherwise applicable ceiling insulation standards; and

-- The Secretary shall propose and, not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, shall define by rule violations of the energy efficiency building codes to be enforced by the Secretary pursuant to this section, and the penalties that shall apply to violators, in any jurisdiction in which the national energy efficiency building code has been made applicable under subsection (Energy and Security Act of 2009, shall define by rule violations of the energy efficiency building codes to be enforced by the Secretary pursuant to this section, and the penalties that shall apply to violators, in any jurisdiction in which the national energy efficiency building code has been made applicable under subsection (energy efficiency building codes to be enforced by the Secretary pursuant to this section, and the penalties that shall apply to violators, in any jurisdiction in which the national energy efficiency building code has been made applicable under subsection (energy efficiency building code has been made applicable under subsection (d)(1).

It could be as simple as building codes mandating all new construction generate at least some portion of their own power; offering susidies to convert to energy efficient lighting and heat.

While we're very pleased and supportive of the building code... it really is zero net electricity, not net zero energy, because it doesn't take into account gas use in homes and buildings, and gas use makes up about 40 percent of a home's greenhouse gas emissions.

(Maybe we need to go into the business of making a temperature controlled photo - reactive glass shingle / tile and getting the government to add that to the Climate and Energy Security Bill regarding building code standards...?)

The first of five classes in the Fort Drum Solar Ready Vets program included 19 service members who attended classes taught by SUNY Canton instructors on how to size and install solar energy systems, connect solar projects to the grid, and interpret and comply with local building codes.

An outcome of Architecture 2030's ongoing efforts to educate Congressional members on the positive impacts of updating the National Model Building Energy Code Standards to meet the 2030 Challenge targets, the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee has incorporated updating the national code standards to meet these targets into the code provisions of -LSB-Code Standards to meet the 2030 Challenge targets, the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee has incorporated updating the national code standards to meet these targets into the code provisions of -LSB-code standards to meet these targets into the code provisions of -LSB-code provisions of -LSB-...]

As Parties to Montreal Protocol negotiate a global agreement for an HFC phase - down this year, several safety standards and building codes are threatening to limit the climate ambition and effectiveness of this agreement by blocking the uptake of low global warming potential (GWP), energy efficient alternatives to hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)- based cooling around the world.

Architecture 2030's in - depth analysis (Fact Sheet) of the House Climate Bill sheds new light on the considerable advantages and efficacy of updating the national building energy code to meet the 2030 Challenge.

Also, as you know, $ 3.1 billion of energy efficiency block grants came with preconditions, namely energy efficiency rulemaking measures and updating building codes.

WRI estimates that a best case scenario would see 50 % of building related emissions regulated through strict building codes and energy efficiency incentives.

Several states (California, for example) adopted stricter energy codes for commercial buildings that were partly responsible for the development of markets for these more - efficient lighting products.

The Building Science Consortium of the US DOE Building America Program seeks to construct energy efficient, durable, and healthy homes that consume 30 % less energy than conventional homes built to local codes.

the residence's design adheres to «multi-comfort» standards beyond the demands of current building codes in regards to energy use, air permeability, daylight factoring, acoustics, warmth, and indoor air quality.

Frankfurt implemented its building energy code in 1977 along with the rest of Germany, with a performance - based metric added to its code in 2002.

For these buildings, the policies require an annual benchmarking of energy and water use with public disclosure; an energy audit and retro - commissioning every ten years; for non residential spaces, upgrades for lighting to meet the energy code, the installation of electrical meters or sub meters for large tenant spaces; and an Energy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovaenergy and water use with public disclosure; an energy audit and retro - commissioning every ten years; for non residential spaces, upgrades for lighting to meet the energy code, the installation of electrical meters or sub meters for large tenant spaces; and an Energy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovaenergy audit and retro - commissioning every ten years; for non residential spaces, upgrades for lighting to meet the energy code, the installation of electrical meters or sub meters for large tenant spaces; and an Energy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovaenergy code, the installation of electrical meters or sub meters for large tenant spaces; and an Energy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovaticode, the installation of electrical meters or sub meters for large tenant spaces; and an Energy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovaEnergy Conversation Construction Code that applies to all new building and renovatiCode that applies to all new building and renovations.

Policies are being implemented to encourage development of net zero buildings, including: increased energy requirements in the BC Building Code, the development of Stretch Codes, and creating innovation opportunities and financial incentives for advanced, energy efficient buildings.

The super insulated home consumes a mere 15 % of the energy compared to a new home built to energy code requirements.

There is even a screen for determining each designs Zero Net Energy Rating and Zero Net Carbon Rating as a percentage of the reference Code Compliant building.

Authorizes sums as may be necessary to provide enforcement of a national energy efficiency building code for FY2010 - FY 2020.

(Sec. 213) Amends the EPCA to: (1) revise the definition of «energy conservation standard» to include energy efficiency for certain covered equipment, water efficiency for certain covered equipment, and both energy and water efficiency for certain equipment; (2) allow the adoption of consensus and alternative test procedures for purposes of the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles; (3) require the Secretary to prescribe a new test method for televisions; (4) expand the list of criteria for prescribing new or amended energy conservation standards, including requiring Energy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal stanenergy conservation standard» to include energy efficiency for certain covered equipment, water efficiency for certain covered equipment, and both energy and water efficiency for certain equipment; (2) allow the adoption of consensus and alternative test procedures for purposes of the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles; (3) require the Secretary to prescribe a new test method for televisions; (4) expand the list of criteria for prescribing new or amended energy conservation standards, including requiring Energy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal stanenergy efficiency for certain covered equipment, water efficiency for certain covered equipment, and both energy and water efficiency for certain equipment; (2) allow the adoption of consensus and alternative test procedures for purposes of the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles; (3) require the Secretary to prescribe a new test method for televisions; (4) expand the list of criteria for prescribing new or amended energy conservation standards, including requiring Energy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal stanenergy and water efficiency for certain equipment; (2) allow the adoption of consensus and alternative test procedures for purposes of the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles; (3) require the Secretary to prescribe a new test method for televisions; (4) expand the list of criteria for prescribing new or amended energy conservation standards, including requiring Energy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal stanEnergy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles; (3) require the Secretary to prescribe a new test method for televisions; (4) expand the list of criteria for prescribing new or amended energy conservation standards, including requiring Energy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal stanenergy conservation standards, including requiring Energy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal stanEnergy Guide labels to include the carbon output of each covered product; (5) require manufacturers of covered products to submit annual reports and information to DOE regarding compliance, economic impact, annual shipments, facility energy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal stanenergy and water use, and sales data that could support an assessment of the need for regional standards; and (6) require state and local building codes to use appliance efficiency requirements that are no less stringent than those set by federal standards.

To deliver on the new target the company has pledged to build on existing initiatives, which have seen it purchase 100 per cent renewable power certificates for its facilities and datacentres and boost its energy efficiency through a program to encourage efficient coding of new software applications.

The all - electric home consumes 99 % less energy than a new code - built house, and produces 91 % of the energy annually that it consumes, making it exceptionally energy efficient.

This effort is geared towards increasing energy code compliance through an understanding of the South Carolina Energy Conservation Code as well as a wide variety of topics related to building science, building performance and the importance of energy efficenergy code compliance through an understanding of the South Carolina Energy Conservation Code as well as a wide variety of topics related to building science, building performance and the importance of energy efficiecode compliance through an understanding of the South Carolina Energy Conservation Code as well as a wide variety of topics related to building science, building performance and the importance of energy efficEnergy Conservation Code as well as a wide variety of topics related to building science, building performance and the importance of energy efficieCode as well as a wide variety of topics related to building science, building performance and the importance of energy efficenergy efficiency.

-- In a State in which the relevant building energy code is adopted legislatively, the deadline in paragraph (1) shall not be earlier than 1 year after the first day that the legislature meets following establishment of a national energy efficiency building code.

«(i) review and update the provisions of its building code regarding energy efficiency to meet or exceed the target met in the new national energy efficiency building code, to achieve equivalent or greater energy savings;