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LEGO Facilities Reach 100% Renewable Energy


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LEED for Cities and Communities Receives $500,000 Grant

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Achieving Design for Maintainability Goals

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Princeton University Targets Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2046

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New York Law Mandates Reduction of Buildings Carbon Emissions

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Finding Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Existing Buildings

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SC Johnson Headquarters Shifting to Geothermal Power

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North Carolina Bill Pursues Improved Energy Efficiency

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Trump Administration Aims To Reduce Restrictions on Energy Efficient Lightbulbs

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Schools’ HVAC Renovation Aims for Savings, Comfort

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State Backs Tougher Energy-Efficiency Codes

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Best Practices for Achieving High-Performance HVAC Systems

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Indiana University Adds 3 LEED Gold Buildings

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Greener Than Green: Building Pursues Triple Certification

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Data Centers: Implementing Retrocommissioning To Improve Efficiency

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Identifying Energy Waste in Data Centers

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Strategies and Tactics for Efficient Data Centers

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City-Wide Initiative Encourages Energy Efficiency

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Energy Audit Could Save School District

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Boilers: Effective Operator Training

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Better R-Value, Thermal Performance Highlight Window Advances

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Boilers: Maximizing Performance

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Roof Replacements Offer Range of Benefits

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Roof Coatings: Benefits and Energy Savings

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Water Bottle Filling Stations Coming to 29 Michigan School Districts

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New Buildings in Pennsylvania to Leap Forward in Efficiency

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UPS: Ensuring Efficient Operation

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Facebook Data Center To Be Powered Entirely By Renewable Energy

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Thoughtful Approach Required For Buildings To Be Both Fire Safe And Sustainable

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City Ordinance Requires Green Roofs

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Trump Administration Seeks 72 Percent Cut to Clean Energy Research

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HVAC: Achieving Upgrade Goals

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9 Steps to Creating a Culture of Sustainability

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NFL: World’s First LEED Platinum Sports Stadium

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University Targets LEED Gold in Dorm Renovation

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Successful Strategies for Constructing High-Performance Buildings with Wood

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Smart Building Technology on a Smaller Scale

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Report Outlines Financing Options to Accelerate New Jersey’s Clean Energy Economy

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Energy Star Tenant Space: Recognizing and Aiding Energy Efficiency

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Solar Power: Fastest-Growing Energy Source

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Upgrading the Status of Health Care Facilities

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Trump Administration Reportedly Plans to Repeal the Clean Power Plan

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Rooftop Gardens and Hikeable Halls: Designing a Vertical School

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New API for Energy Efficiency Data from Verdigris

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New HVAC Technology Can Deliver Benefits Beyond Bottom Line

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Assessing Current HVAC Equipment

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Calculating HVAC Technology Benefits and Savings

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ASHRAE 189.1 Updates Approved

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Trane: Water Street Corporation Receives National Energy Project Award from AEE

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ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard

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Sustainability: Eye on Emissions

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Sustainability: Focus on Fuel and Noise Reduction

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Sustainability: Beyond Emissions, Fuel and Noise

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Con Edison to Hold Auctions to Pay Customers that Cut Energy Usage

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The Second-Annual Energy Efficiency Day is Fast Approaching. Here's What You Can Do.

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Grand Hyatt New York Receives Energy Efficiency Leader Award from Trane

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Chillers: Understanding System Selection

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Chillers: Ensuring Energy Efficiency

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Chillers: EPA Maintenance Requirements

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Armstrong: New Solution Outlines for Gaining Up To 80% in Energy Savings

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Volvo: Energy-efficient forklifts part of environmentally friendly South Carolina plant

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Boise State University Researches Energy Efficient Living

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Home Depot Turning 50 Store Rooftops into Solar Farms

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Staggered Volumes Help Make Slate Building Energy-Efficient Marvel

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MEA Renews Energy Efficiency Grant for Data Centers

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Increasing Energy Efficiency Investments? Here are 10 suggestions

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Manchester Housing Authority to Become More Energy Efficient and Sustainable

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Boilers: Capital Improvements for Energy Efficiency

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Boilers: Replacement Based on Building Load

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LG Electronics Serves as Lead Technology Provider for Sustainable Youth Center

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Energy Star Program Included in House Appropriations Bill

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Dow Recognized by Green Sports Alliance for Climate Solutions Framework

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Facility Manager Action Item: Climate Change

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New Sensor Suitcase Slashes Power Bills for Commercial Buildings

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Three Ways Hawaii is Becoming More Energy Efficient

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U.S. Businesses and Individuals Invest in Energy Efficiency

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Nature and Green Roofs are Being Integrated into Major Cities

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ASID Headquarters is the World's First Platinum LEED and WELL Certified Space

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City of Chicago Aims to Modernize Wireless Smart Street Lighting Project

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New York Clean Energy Initiatives Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Company's Commitment to Sustainability Drives Increase in Solar Energy Systems

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MGM Resorts International Earns 4 Green Globes Certifications for 26 Properties

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Transitioning an Expanded LEED Gold Community College Space with Metal Panels

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GreenZone Demonstration Building Featuring Norament xp, Placed in Baltimore

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GreenGen: Upgrades to 390 Northwest Forest Service Facilities to Reduce Energy Use

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New LA City Ordinance Designed to Reduce Energy and Water Consumption

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ACEEE: The Most Energy-Efficient Utility Companies in The U.S.

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BOMA: Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives Spur Economic Growth and New Jobs

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ACEEE: Ohio Opt-Out Will Cost State Billions in Benefits

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SIDEBAR: Raising The Roof on Efficiency

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Pittsburgh leads North America in commitment to 50% reduction in Energy Use

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President Trump's Proposed Budget to Eliminate ENERGY STAR Program

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Better Buildings Partners Save $1.9 Billion

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Silent Saver Under Attack: Why We Need the Building Technologies Office

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REI: Distribution Center Wins Top NAIOP Industrial Award

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ISSA Earns SmartWay Award

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Ingersoll Rand Reports Improvement on Climate Commitment

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Kingspan: 57% of Energy Procured From Renewables in 2016

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ACEE: Congress Takes Promising Step on Budget

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CertainTeed Gypsum: Introduces Six additional EPDs for North America

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CBRE: 2017 Energy Star Partner Of The Year – Sustained Excellence Award

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Samford University Enlists Johnson Controls For Infrastructure Upgrades

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State Regulators Can Play A Critical Role In Unleashing Building Energy Data

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Andersen Corporation: 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award

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Seimens: UMass Memorial Health Care Implement Plan for Long-Term Sustainability

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Johnson Controls: ‘Smart Building’ Partner For New Milwaukee Arena

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Greenbuild International Conference & Expo Releases 2016 Sustainability Report

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Office Building Receives WELL Building Standard and LEED v4 Certifications

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Reliable Controls Announces RoHS2 Compliancy

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For Quality Ceilings Selection, Balance Several Attributes: Cost, Aesthetics, Acoustics, and Access

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3 Windows Numbers To Know

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Integrated HVAC Design: Materials, Systems, and Programming Must Work in Concert

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The Right Way To Tackle HVAC Renovation Challenges

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Energy-efficient Buildings Create ‘Triple Bottom Line’ Benefits

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Three Federal Government Buildings Illustrate Innovative, High-Performance Strategies

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Honoree: Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario
Project: A Vision of Energy Excellence


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Honoree: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle
Project: Excellence in Lean Staffing


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Honoree: University of Arizona
Project: Excellence in Succession Planning


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Honoree: adidas Group
Project: Excellence in Earmarked Budgeting


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2015 FMXcellence Awards Honor FMs Who Tackled Energy, Staffing Challenges with Proactive Planning, Analysis

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Consider These Passive Or Energy-Efficient Active HVAC Systems

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Plumbing Codes, Technologies, And Rating Systems Are Driving Water Efficiency In Restrooms

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Water Codes And Standards Continue To Tighten Water Usage Limits

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Measurement, Benchmarking Of Water Use Can Help Drive Efficiency

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Chicago Office Tower Earns LEED Platinum

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SL Green Focuses on Ongoing Maintenance

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Avoid Common Mistakes When Look At Water Efficiency Improvements

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Taking Extra Steps in a Lighting Upgrade Can Have Big Payoff

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Water Conservation: Flushometers, Waterless Urinals Boost Efficiency

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Get the Information on Water Cost and Use

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Restrooms Offer Many Water Efficient Options

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Optimize the Acoustics of Open Offices

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Block and Cover Sound

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Energy-Efficient Cladding Can Reduce Heating, Cooling Loads

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Windows and Thermal Performance

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Getting To Know Window Terms

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Four Ways to an Environmentally Responsible Roof

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Getting To Know Window Terms

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Four Ways to an Environmentally Responsible Roof

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Efficient Servers Mean an Efficient Data Center

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The Return of Rebates

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Earth Friendly, Energy Efficient

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Water Conservation Rules Spreading

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Economics Lessons

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Outlook

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