Green Mechanical Contractor Magazine

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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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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

Green Mechanical Council Launches New Online Career Center

Mar 3, 2010 5:10 PM

The Green Mechanical Council is proud to announce the launch of our new interactive job board, the GreenMech Career Center. ...

Twins’ Target Field to reuse rainwater

Mar 2, 2010 3:04 PM

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins baseball club and Pentair, the Minneapolis-based worldwide water solutions provider, are partnering to spotlight the global issue of water by setting a new standard for water use in sports facilities. Pentair will donate......

Off-grid, solar home doesn’t scrimp on comfort

Mar 2, 2010 2:25 PM, Special to CONTRACTOR

WEBSTER, WIS. — Comfort was the only demand that Michael Sperry’s wife Judy made when he proposed building an off-grid, solar-powered home in northwest Wisconsin....

The Avalance High-Efficiency Toilet

Mar 1, 2010 4:23 PM

The Rothbury Bathroom Faucet Collection

Mar 1, 2010 4:19 PM

The ecobee Energy Management System

Mar 1, 2010 4:14 PM

Solar Thermal Collector

Mar 1, 2010 4:06 PM

The Accelera 300 Heat Pump Water Heater

Mar 1, 2010 3:56 PM

Solar Pump Station

Mar 1, 2010 3:38 PM

The InnoFlue Vent System

Mar 1, 2010 3:34 PM

The SMA SolarChecker iPhone App

Mar 1, 2010 3:26 PM

The Bardon 1/8th gal. per flush urinal

Mar 1, 2010 3:19 PM

The Croma C 100 Green Showerhead

Mar 1, 2010 3:11 PM

The risk of bidding green jobs

Mar 1, 2010 12:00 PM, BY DENNIS SOWARDS INDUSTRY CONSULTANT

Going “green” is a top priority for many owners, and contractors are rushing to bid these jobs. Even with a U.S. Green Building Council LEED certified in-house expert, one may not be aware of all the potential risks associated with bidding a green project. Contractors need to be aware of the risks and account for them, so profits are not at risk....

Idaho restaurant is first to install solar thermal system

Mar 1, 2010 11:59 AM

BLACKFOOT, IDAHO ¯ Solar Panels Plus, designer and manufacturer of solar water heaters, solar air conditioning/heating systems and photovoltaic solar panels, announced that its SPP-30 evacuated tube collectors have been installed at the Homestead Family Restaurant, the first restaurant here and in all of Southeastern Idaho to install a solar water heating system. ...