August 2009 Issue

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LEED Certification: Whole New Ball Game
Part 1Philips Arena Achieves LEED Certification
Part 2Sports Arenas Pose Maintenance and Engineering Challenges
Part 3LEED Certification: Hardscape Management and Water-Conservation Strategies
Part 4HVAC, Lighting Retrofits Fuel Arena's LEED Certification
Part 5Arena Hires LEED AP During Certification Process

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Lighting Upgrades: Influx of Incentives
Part 1Lighting Upgrades: Opportunities in Existing Buildings
Part 2Lighting Retrofits: Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction Provides Incentives
Part 3Managers Can Deduct Full Cost of New Lighting with Interim Lighting Rule
Part 4Lighting Upgrades: Strategies to Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2001

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Pumps: Strategies for Savings
Part 1Energy Audit Can Determine Pump-System Performance
Part 2Managers Can Install Pumps in a Series or Parallel
Part 3What are the Typical Pumping System Control Methods?
Part 4Nameplate Motor Power Information Helps Determine Pumping Power

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Motors: Playing the Match Game
Part 1Steps for Selecting Replacement Motors
Part 2Matching Horsepower to Loads Improves Motor Operating Efficiency
Part 3Variable-Frequency Drives Improve Efficiency, Lower Noise Levels
Part 4Managers Should Schedule Motor Inventories
Part 5PRODUCT FOCUS: Motors and Drives

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Building Envelopes: Focus on Energy
Part 1Managers Need to Identify Common Air-Leak Paths
Part 2Wet Insulation Decreases a Building's R-Value, Thermal Efficiency
Part 3Infrared Cameras Can Detect Thermal Bridging, Air Leaks, Wet Insulation
Part 4Building Envelope: A Maintenance Checklist
Part 5Replacing Windows Improves Building Envelope Efficiency

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Restrooms and Sustainability
Part 1Sustainable Restrooms: Match Products to Facility Needs
Part 2Managers Seeking Documentation, Verification for Green Products
Part 3Managers Consider Aesthetics, Maintenance When Specifying Restroom Products

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Metal Roofs and Equipment Installation
Part 1Standing-Seam Metal Roofs Provide Anchor for Rooftop Equipment
Part 2Standing-Seam Systems: Follow Rules for Handling Penetrations
Part 4Metal Roofs: Use EPDM Rubber Pipe Flashings Around Vents, Pipe Supports

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Product Pipeline
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SPONSORED SECTIONS

Propane Equipment: Delivering Many Shades of Green
Propane-Powered Equipment Meets Emissions Standards
Part 2 Propane Mowers: Lower Operating Costs, Less Maintenance
Part 3 Liquid-Propane Injection Systems Offer Same Horsepower, Torque as Gasoline