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  • Apr. 1, 2013
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    Museum Tower uses heat pumps in pursuit of LEED Gold

    DALLAS — Luxury and efficiency would seem to sit at opposite ends of the spectrum. Luxury implies a superabundance that verges on wasteful, while efficiency or “eco-friendly” implies either making do with less or going without altogether. The Museum Tower residential high-rise in downtown Dallas hopes to be a happy marriage of the two. The 42-story, 560-ft. tower is the tallest residential structure to be completed in the city in more than 20 years....More
  • Nov. 30, 2012
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    Residential water study delves deep into water usage 1

    DENVER — Water … It is one of our most precious natural resources. This past summer, more than 75% of the U.S. faced near-drought conditions. Water was top of mind for most Americans — for residential use, irrigation purposes and energy production. Water conservation is becoming part of the social consciousness, from using less water to installing high-efficiency plumbing fixtures....More
  • Oct. 4, 2012
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    Water heating technology saves apartment residents energy, space 1

    ANAHEIM, CAlif. — Hundreds of details must come together to build any type of residential structure. For a new apartment community, increase the hundreds of details found with a single-family home by a factor of 10 — maybe more. Some of those details are non-negotiable: code requirements, local zoning rules and energy-efficiency mandates. Others fall into what can be called optional: aesthetic considerations, plan modifications, product specifications or construction schedules....More
  • Aug. 2, 2012
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    Big mechanical system, low energy bills

    PLOVER, WIS. — The wealthy entrepreneur who built his dream house in this small town in north central Wisconsin may not have had the creation of a mechanical contracting showplace in mind. That is, however, the result....More
  • May 4, 2012
    Article

    Par Mechanical wins Lochinvar’s February VIP Installation Showcase

    MONTROSE, COLO. — Par Mechanical, a full-service HVAC contractor specializing in radiant heating, located here, was selected as the February winner of Lochinvar’s VIP Installation Showcase contest....More
  • Aug. 11, 2011
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    Contractor

    Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchisees Re-Elect Keresa Richardson Brand President

    McKinney, TX Business Owner Selected to Lead Nationwide Network of Plumbers for the Second Time....More
  • Dec. 1, 2009
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    Contractor

    EPA begins licensing providers

    As the Environmental Protection Agency finalizes its WaterSense specification for single-family new homes, green building inspection and rating organizations are now eligible to partner with WaterSense. EPA has begun licensing certification providers who will coordinate inspection and certification of WaterSense labeled new homes....More
  • Oct. 1, 2009
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    Contractor

    ICC works on prescriptive green construction code

    The International Code Council has launched an International Green Construction Code initiative with the intent to reduce energy usage and the carbon footprint of commercial buildings. Entitled “IGCC: Safe and Sustainable By the Book,” the initiative is committed to develop a model code focused on new and existing commercial buildings....More
  • Sep. 1, 2009
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    L.A. passes HET ordinance, Calif. greens code

    A Water Efficiency Requirements ordinance was passed by the Los Angeles City Council and signed into law by Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa this July, mandating lower low-flow plumbing requirements for plumbing fixtures installed in new buildings and retrofits, which includes all residential, commercial and industrial projects....More
  • Jun. 19, 2009
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    Contractor

    Texas may be second state to mandate HET standards

    Austin, Texas Texas may soon be the second state, after California, to require all toilets sold on and after Jan. 1, 2014, to be 1.28-gpf or less and...More
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