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Michigan’s House of Rep. Introduces Energy Efficiency Legislation Impacting Glass and Glazing
Rep. Mark Huizenga introduced a bill to amend the “Property assessed clean energy act” during a session for Michigan’s House of Representatives on October 5. The bill, No. 5357, referred to the Committee on Energy, aims to amend the title … Continue reading
New Building Codes Could Save Energy and Reduce Climate Impact, Says DOE
New energy building code proposals from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) would save American homes and businesses $138 billion in the next 30 years in energy costs. Information released recently from the DOE claims its proposals would save an … Continue reading
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Session Covers Glazing Design Requirements for GSA Buildings
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) owns and leases more than 9,600 properties around the U.S., a third of which are historic. To address some of the GSA’s building requirements, Lance David, LEED Fellow with the GSA, led a seminar … Continue reading
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Tagged artistic expression, biomimicry, bird safety, bird-safe buildings, daylight, daylighting, design teams, energy efficiency, Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, glare, Glass Conference, GSA’s building requirements, GSA’s Proving Ground, high thermal resistance, integrative design, Lance David, LEED Fellow, listening device privacy, mock-ups and testing, omnibus bills, PBS-P100, power generation, privacy, recyclability, security, sunlight, System for Award Management (SAM), U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), views, “Glazing Design for GSA Building Requirements, ”
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Panelists Discuss Benefits of Secondary Glazing for Retrofit Projects
The importance of energy efficient building products is growing, driven in part by the increased stringency of local codes and standards. The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) and Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) suggest that window attachment products such as … Continue reading
Congressional Representatives Address Upcoming Green Building Policies
While many uncertainties surround what 2021 will bring, many feel certain that a Joe Biden presidency will bring a renewed focus on energy efficiency and climate concerns. To address what kinds of green building policies could be in store, the … Continue reading
