>>Energy Department Report: U.S. Clean Energy Technologies Accelerating
Source: energy.gov
The Energy Department on November 13 released the 2015 Revolution...Nowreport, detailing the state of several clean energy technologies available today
in the United States, which provide technology solutions to climate change. The
updated report builds upon the past Revolution...Now report, showing dramatically
increasing deployment and decreasing costs of four transformational technologies:
wind turbines, solar technologies, electric vehicles (EVs), and light-emitting diodes
(LEDs). See the full report here.
>>Beyond Insulation – Sprayfoam Can Offer Durable, Versatile Roofing Solution
Source: constructormagazine.com
"A strong and well-built roof is the first defense in protecting a structure
from the corrosive effects of the outside environment... One product that has proven
to be a versatile and durable choice as a roof system is spray polyurethane foam
(SPF), especially for existing structures in need of a good roof replacement," says
Peter Davis, chairman and CEO of Gaco Western, and author of the article in Constructor, the magazine of the Associated
General Contractors of America.
>>Energy Department Launches New Initiative to Help Cities, States Advance Building Efficiency
Source: energy.gov
The Energy Department announced the launch of the SEED Collaborative, a
strategic effort to help cities and states manage building energy performance data
and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements in their jurisdictions. Through
a three-year partnership, a select group of cities and states will receive technical
assistance, participate in peer exchange, and provide input on future development
of the Energy Department's Standard Energy Efficiency Data (SEED) Platform, a resource
in the Better Buildings toolkit. Participants will be announced early next year.
>>SPF Training Course in N.J – Deadline to Register Is Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. EST
The Air Barrier Association of America is offering a Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Installer Training Course, Dec. 8-10 at Coastal Insulation Corp. in East Windsor, N.J. The Installer Certification Training Course will take place Dec. 8-9, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Dec. 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Quality Assurance Program Administrator Course is scheduled for Dec. 8, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
If you have questions regarding training and education,
email training@airbarrier.org.
If you have questions regarding the certification process,
email abaa@airbarrier.org.
>>DOE Catalyst Teams to Unveil Software Products at Demo Day
Source: energy.gov
Join an audience of thought leaders
on December 10 at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia as the DOE showcases the
next big startups in building energy efficiency and solar energy. Demo Day challenges
19 teams from around the country to pitch innovative buildings and solar-focused
software products to an esteemed panel of investors, entrepreneurs, and energy policy
experts. Judges will award up to $700,000
in cash prizes to 7 of the 19 competing teams. REGISTER TODAY!
>>Capturing Efficiency in Residential Real Estate Transactions
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a new white paper highlighting how residential energy efficiency programs can help make homes’ energy efficiency visible to appraisers, real estate agents, mortgage lenders, homebuyers, and sellers. Prepared by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the white paper provides examples of programs around the United States that are successfully engaging the real estate community and overcoming barriers to valuing energy efficiency in the home resale process.
In houses across America, poorly sealed and
under-insulated attics are taking money out of homeowners’ pockets through high
utility bills. To help homeowners take control over high utility bills
CertainTeed Corporation, North America’s leading brand of building products,
has teamed up with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR
program for its Rule Your Attic! campaign.
The Rule Your Attic! campaign will run through November 20. For more
information, go to www.energystar.gov/ruleyourattic.
For more information about federal and local government rebates and incentives,
visit certainteed.com/itools.