Tag Archives: energy

Fire, Safety and Energy: A Look at the Latest Code Updates

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Ellen Rogers

Ever-changing codes mean there is a lot of information for the glass and glazing industry to follow to ensure the right products are used in the right applications. To help keep the industry aware, consultants Thom Zaremba, Nick Resetar and … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured News, News, Today's News | Tagged energy, FIRE, fire department, glass, International Building Code, International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC), Nick Resetar, safety, Thom Zaremba, Tom Culp | Leave a comment

Important Business Meeting? Put On Your Tom Brady Face

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Drew Vass

The next time you’re on the way to a big meeting or about to give an important presentation, you might want to stop along the way, pop on a set of headphones and tune in a motivating playlist. Pump it … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured News, News, Today's News | Tagged confidence, Daniel McGinn, emotional preparedness, energy, Harvard Business Review, headphones, mental focus, Michael Phelps, playlists, rituals, routine, superstition, Tom Brady, U.S. Arm, Virtual Executive Management Conference, Window and Door Manufacturers Association’s (WDMA), “fidget” tools, “Psyched Up” | Leave a comment

National Campaign to Modernize Homes and Buildings, Include Energy-Efficient Windows

Posted on May 21, 2021 by News Editor

Earlier this week, the White House announced new programs through the Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Government Service Agency that will invest federal money in projects that aim to make buildings affordable, resilient, and energy efficient. Included … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Today's News | Tagged Department of Energy, E3 Initiative, Efficient Windows Collaborative, energy, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), glass industry, glass news, National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), sustainability | Leave a comment

Colonial Pipeline Shutdown Empties the Glass Industry’s Tank

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Chris Collier

According to CNN, gasoline demand has surged following a ransomware attack that crippled the Colonial Pipeline — a system that stretches more than 5,500 miles and transports about 45% of fuel consumed on the East Coast. The system transports 2.5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured News, News, Today's News | Tagged colonial pipeline, east coast, energy, gasoline, gasoline shortage, glass industry, glass news, stafford glass, US Energy | Leave a comment

DOE Reviews ASHRAE 90.1 to Evaluate Energy Performance

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Luly Hernandez

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released its Preliminary Energy Savings Analysis of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019, and is currently accepting written comments from interested parties on any subject within the scope of the analysis. According to the Energy Conservation … Continue reading →

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