June 2010 Issue

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Product Gallery
New Products: June 2010

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Green Building Codes
Part 1Mandated Commissioning, 'Plan for Operations' Part of New Green Standard
Part 2Standard Is First For Commercial Buildings Written In Mandatory Language
Part 3Green Standard Covers Seven Major Energy Requirement Categories

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Cost Is Driving Water Efficiency
Part 1Bottom Lines Are Putting Water Efficiency In Spotlight
Part 2New Landscaping, Irrigation Techniques Can Help Conserve Water
Part 3Improving Fixture Efficiency Can Help Reduce Water Waste

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Turbulent Climate For Change
Part 1Comprehensive Energy, Climate Legislation Still Has Chance of Passing
Part 2Climate Change Still Battling Court of Public Opinion in US
Part 3Comprehensive Reform Will Affect Buildings Beyond Class A
Part 4Some in Commercial Real Estate Are Addressing Carbon Footprint

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LEED-EBOM Can Pay Off
Part 1FMs Say Formal EBOM Certification Not Expensive, Difficult
Part 2EBOM Certification Offers Independent Verification, Justification
Part 3EBOM Requires Three-Month Measurement, Certification Period
Part 4More Vendors Becoming Acquainted With EBOM Submission Process

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Greening Existing Buildings
Part 1Greening, Renovating Buildings Makes Properties More Competitive
Part 2Energy Modeling Provides Benchmark Of Benefits For Investments
Part 3Personnel, Operating Costs Can Be Addressed By New BAS

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Cool Roofs: A Hot Idea

Part 1Cool Roof A Simple Solution For Recover, Replacement Projects
Part 2Facilities With Cool Roofs Less Affected By Urban Heat Islands
Part 3Cool Roofs Can Be Disadvantage Above Certain Latitudes
Part 4Vegetation Another Holistic Approach To Cool Roofing

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Measuring Green Interiors
Part 1Interior Product Standards Should Be Tailor-Made For Each Organization
Part 2LEED Ratings Offer Specifications For Sustainable Interior Products
Part 3Environmental Life-Cycle Assessments For Interior Products Gaining Traction
Part 4Managers Can Use LCA Data to Vet Product Manufacturers

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Energy Upgrades: Take Money, Make Money
Part 1Financing, Utility Programs Expanding Access to Capital for Property Owners
Part 2HVAC, Lighting Efficiency Can Help Acquire Financing for New Projects
Part 3ESCOs Offer Design, Contracting, Financing Services for Complex Projects

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BAS Secret to Energy Savings
Part 1Energy Management Solutions Likely Already Housed In Facilities
Part 2Size of Automation Systems Should Be Proportionate to Building
Part 3Managers Can Maintain Building Service Levels While Saving Money With BAS
Part 4Water Consumption Can Be Controlled With Use of Submeters

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