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Green Mechanical Contractor

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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

Green Mechanical Council Launches New Online Career Center

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

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

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....

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Solar Pump Station

The InnoFlue Vent System

The SMA SolarChecker iPhone App

The Croma C 100 Green Showerhead

The risk of bidding green jobs

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

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. ...

USGBC Names ‘Top 10 List’ of Green Building Bills

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today released its Top 10 List of legislation advancing green building and the economic activity. ...

Caroma to Sponsor at Global Green’s “Greener Cities” Pre-Oscar Party

Caroma will be a key sponsor at Hollywood’s “greenest” pre-Oscar event, the Global Green party. ...

Louisville Commercial-Scale Solar Hot Water Project Will Assist Senior Residents

SunWind Power Systems recently installed a solar hot water system in Louisville at St. Denis Senior Apartments....

ASHRAE offers 14 spring online courses; Updated Course on New Green Building Standard Available

With publication of the green building standard, an updated online seminar reviewing its requirements is now available from ASHRAE....

The ICON System Accessory Packages

The ICON System Accessory Packages provide homeowners with additional benefits such as comprehensive leak protection...

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Green Products

Phoenix Evolution Combined Hydronic Appliance

The Phoenix Evolution Combined Hydronic applicance melds hydronic space heating and domestic hot water in a single, 96% efficient package....

Baystone Faucet Collection

The Baystone Faucet Collection has a water flow of 1.5 GPM and is certified to meet the EPA's WaterSense criteria....

Condensing Tankless Water Heater

This condensing tankless water heater is able to deliver 8.0 GPM of heated water....

Neotherm Line of High-Efficiency Boilers

The Neotherm Line of High-Efficiency Boilers has been expanded with commercial and residential models, ranging from 80 MBH all the way to 850 MBH....

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