Green Mechanical Contractor Magazine

Green Mechanical Contractor

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this timely publication is a “Guide to Green” for contractors. Included are excellent advice columns from leading industry heads, informative case studies of residential and commercial green projects, and the latest green products from leading manufacturers in the field. Whether you on the sidelines or already involved in the Green movement, there is excellent information in this exciting new publication.

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From the New York Times
Towers in Manhattan Gather Heat for Power

Later this year, a double-rigged crane will hoist a giant power turbine part way up One Penn Plaza, a black monolithic skyscraper next to Madison Square Garden. When the natural gas-powered generator on the 12th floor starts, it will not only produce some 6.2 megawatts of electricity — enough to power up to half the 57-floor building on a busy day — but it will also siphon off excess steam and use it to help heat and cool the 37-year-old skyscraper.
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Allen Matkins' Green Building Update is designed for those of us who are trying to stay abreast of "green building" issues but do not have the time to sort through the numerous articles published each week on the topic.
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BuildingGreen LLC is an independent publishing company committed to bringing its members accurate, unbiased, and timely green design information.
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Green credentials help plumbers ride recession
A MECHANICAL and electrical plumbing business believes it can continue to grow its £4m turnover as it capitalises on its expertise in the renewable energy sector.
Newcastle-based Gilwood Mast expects to grow its sales to £4.5m this year as it rides out the downturn in the construction market.
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Green Articles from Contractormag.com

Ball State University’s geothermal system will be largest in U.S.

MUNCIE, IND. — Ball State University will soon be home to the largest geothermal system in the U.S. ...

NIBE Industrier AB acquires 10% share in Enertech Global LLC

GREENVILLE, ILL. – NIBE Industrier AB has acquired a 10% share in Enertech Global LLC. NIBE, which was established in 1952, has more than 8,000 employees, and conducts business in Europe, North America and Asia. ...

Greenbuild exhibitors get down to business

The exhibits at the annual Greenbuild Show continue to become increasingly practical and pragmatic, much like the university competition that is the Solar Decathlon in Washington that wrapped up earlier in October....

Calif. Gov. vetoes rainwater bill

California Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. has vetoed AB 275, the Rainwater Capture Act of 2011. ...

WaterSense Excellence Award Marks Fourth Straight Year EPA Has Lauded Kohler Co.

For as many years as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been recognizing organizations with its WaterSense awards for outstanding work in the field of water efficiency, Kohler Co. has been a recipient, and 2011 is no different. ...

Solar Decathlon Winner and Two Additional Homes Feature Uponor PEX Plumbing Systems

The University of Maryland’s WaterShed house, which features an Uponor PEX plumbing system, was awarded first place in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2011 Solar Decathlon competition. ...

Sustainability Base uses state-of-the art technology

MOFFETT FIELD, CALIF. — The Sustainability Base is using a geothermal system, a PV system, solar thermal system, and a version of the water purification system that is on the Space Station. ...

GHPsRUS Project To Be Presented At Geothermal Heating, Cooling Conference

The California Geothermal Energy Collaborative, in partnership with consulting firm Bob Lawrence & Associates Inc., will present an update on the GHPsRUS Project at the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association Technical Conference on Oct. 5 in Tulsa, Okla....

ASPE and ARCSA sign joint standards development agreement

ASPE and the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association have signed an agreement to jointly develop and publish a consensus standard for rainwater catchment systems....

World's Largest Green Building Conference & Expo Headed to Toronto Next Week

The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual conference and expo is making its way to Toronto next week to celebrate "what's next" in green building. ...

Kohler Supports Collegiate Teams With Water-Efficient Plumbing Products for 2011 Solar Decathlon Competition

Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath design, technology and water efficiency, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with several collegiate teams competing in the fifth Solar Decathlon....

San José hosts solar tour to help residents cut energy costs & create a bright green future

The City of San José is hosting a solar home tour on October 1, 2011 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to introduce residents to the products their solar savvy friends and neighbors are using to reduce their monthly energy bills. ...

IAPMO Seeks Public Comments for 2012 Edition of Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), publisher of the Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement, is calling for public comments toward the 2012 edition of the GPMCS. ...

WaterFurnace Achieves ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation

WaterFurnace announces that the WaterFurnace Engineering Laboratory has received ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through ACLASS....

Wilo ‘Street Fleet’ Hits the Road

Wilo Mobile Display Vans Carry an Energy-Efficient Message ...

Solar Decathlon students show what’s possible now

WASHINGTON — Students from 19 universities will show off some of the world’s most energy efficient dwellings when the 2011 Solar Decathlon begins on the National Mall Sept. 22-Oct. 2....

Hawai'i Preparatory Academy’s Energy Lab demonstrates best practices in sustainability

KAMUELA, HAWAII — The Big Island of Hawaii is home to the first school building in all of Hawaii to receive U.S. Green Building Council LEED Platinum certification. ...

Drink your rainwater in Seattle’s King County

New public health rules allow homeowners to use rainwater as their sole source for residential drinking water. ...

New Online Training Course Helps Construction Professionals Leverage Tax Incentives

A new online training course from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is designed to help construction professionals understand how propane appliances and systems can contribute to higher scores on green building rating systems....

James River AC opts for electric vehicle

James River Air Conditioning announces the installation of its first Level 2 electric vehicle charger and the delivery of its first all-electric vehicle the 2011 Nissan Leaf....

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