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ICC Final Action Hearings Results and Implications
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:00:00 -0800
The conclusion of the 2008 International Code Council® (ICC) Final Action Hearings on September 24, 2008 marked the end of a code development cycle in which more energy efficiency improvements were considered–and approved–than ever before in International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) history. All of DOE's code change proposals were positively received at the Final Action Hearings. Once incorporated into the 2009 version of the IECC, DOE's changes as well as changes submitted by other parties will set a new baseline for IECC-compliant homes.
COMcheck 3.6.0 Software Released
COMcheck version 3.6.0 introduces the ASHRAE 90.1-2007 code. Included in the 90.1-2007 code implementation is the option for input of high albedo roof assemblies. The high albedo roof option has also been implemented under the ASHRAE 90.1-2004 code. Lighting component options have been upgraded to more accurately reflect currently available technologies. Mechanical report checklist items and mandatory requirements have been reviewed and upgraded. The Massachusetts state code will be discontinued in March 2009 when users will be directed to comply with the 2006 IECC code. The Minnesota whole building menu list was redesigned to make selection easier and consistent with floor area input. Numerous user interface and report modifications have been included that aim to address user-identified requests and/or improve usability of the software and reports.
REScheck 4.2.0 Released
REScheck version 4.2.0 was released in August, 2008. REScheck version 4.2.0 enables the IECC 2006 Additions/Alterations specifications, enhanced Beyond Code Advisor, removal of Massachusetts state code (Massachusetts projects are now to be based on IECC 2006), and several "under the hood" calculation and reporting enhancements.
Three-Part Series on Advanced Energy Design Guide Recommendations
These 90-minute live webcasts, sponsored by DOE, provided an overview of the lighting, mechanical, and envelope recommendations provided in the Advanced Energy Design Guide Recommendations (AEDGs). Videos of these webcasts are now available.
September 2008 Setting the Standard Newsletter Released
The September 2008 publication of the Setting the Standard Newsletter is now available.
DOE Announces $6.6 Million in Competitive Grant Selections
On September 8, 2008, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency David Rodgers announced awards for approximately $6.6 million in competitive-selected grants for innovative state-level energy efficiency and renewable energy policies and projects. The DOE supported, state-led projects will focus on building utility scale energy capacity from renewables and demand reduction, as well as advanced building energy codes.

 

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Air Leakage Resource - Resources on detecting and preventing air leakage in buildings to reduce energy loss. Includes thermodynamic conservation equations.
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Attic Energy - Alternative energy technology uses the solar heat inside of attics for heating hot water, swimming pools and space. New ventilation technology uses a patented duct to vent the attic.
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Best Practices Energy Smart Technologies for Today - An initiative of DOE's Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT), to help manufacturing plants improve energy efficiency and reduce costs in motor, steam, compressed air, and process heat systems. Works with its Allied Partners to assist thousands of industrial end-users nationwide achieve increased energy efficiency and productivity improvements.

Center for Energy and Climate Solutions (CECS) - Helps companies boost profits and productivity by cutting greenhouse gas emissions with practical advice, tools and technologies. Objective is to use resources more efficiently in a way that benefits both financial and environmental performance.

Duct Leakage - Features several online articles about residential HVAC duct leakage.
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Energy and Efficiency - US Department of Energy information for consumers, business, and communities. Links to many energy pages of the DOE.

Energy Conservation News and Resources - Information, news and resources on energy conservation, alternative energy and construction.

404 Energy Crossroads - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's contribution to organizing a wide array of pointers to energy-efficiency resources on the World Wide Web. Energy Crossroads currently contains about 650 links to other Web sites.

Energy Efficiency - US DOE Energy Information Administration (EIA) provide efficiency indicators and measurements of greenhouse gas as related to energy use and energy efficiency.
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Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme - Government programme designed to help organisations cut their energy bills. Provide independent, authoritative advice and assistance to UK private and public sector organisations.

Energy Efficient Smart Windows - Illustrated tutorial shows how this developing window technology can block either all light or just some by simply turning a knob making smart windows a smart choice for energy efficiency.
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Energy Efficient Windows - Information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows, descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for their selection and use. Sponsored by the Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC), U.S. Department of Energy Windows and Glazings Program, and industry members.

Energy Ideas Clearinghouse - Energy efficiency information and resources applicable to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural energy uses. Searchable Energy Solutions Database with comprehensive answers to energy efficiency questions.

Energy Saving Now - Provide tips and tricks on saving energy resources.
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Energy Saving Products and Management - Provides information on how to save on your utility bills with little or no cost.
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Energy Savings - List of links from the US Department of Energy - Energy Information Administration.
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Free Literature on Saving Motor Energy - Information from the partners of the United States Dept of Energy Motor Challenge Program.
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Home Energy Magazine - Selected articles from magazine on residential energy conservation.
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Lighting and Energy Efficiency Links - Links to pages about energy saving lighting. Retrofits, delamping, and other energy saving articles and case studies.
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404 Natural Resources Canada Energy Technology Links - Links to research on technologies to enhance energy efficiency.
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Northwest Lighting - Lighting Design Lab - A energy efficient lighting design resource for the northwest of the U.S. Offers training classes, demonstrations, consultations, and related services.
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ORNL Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Research and development on technologies to reduce energy consumption in homes, industry, transportation, and utilities. Advanced materials, improved insulation, telecommuting, and improved heat pumps. From Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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Perspectives on Demand-Side Energy Efficiency - Doctoral thesis about the organizational aspects on demand-side management and energy efficiency.
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Resources for Energy Conservation Education - Data about global energy trends and ways to conserve and generate energy on college campuses.

Scenarios for a Clean Energy Future - Examined the potential for public policies and programs to foster efficient and clean energy technology solutions. Prepared by the Interlaboratory Working Group on Energy-Efficient and Clean-Energy Technologies for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy U. S. Department of Energy.

The Home Energy Saver - Calculate the best ways to save energy in the home. From Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory (LBL).

The Negawatt Revolution - Solving the CO-2 Problem - Keynote address by Amory Lovins at the Green Energy Conference Montreal 1989. Estimated that three quarters of the electricity used in the United States at that time could be eliminated by efficiency improvements, at an average cost less than one cent per kilowatt-hour.

U.S. EPA Energy Star Program - Information on manufacturers and retailers for energy-efficient electronics, lighting, transformers, appliances, office equipment, and heating/cooling systems.

Vermont Department of Public Service - Site has information on energy efficiency, wind power, other renewable energy options, and the telecommunications industry.
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Voltage Regulation - Low-cost energy savings can be secured with properly applied conservation voltage regulation equipment such as line-regulators, capacitors, and improved voltage regulation Line Drop Compensation (LDC) controls.

Wisconsins Focus on Energy - Wisconsins public information for reducing energy in home, businesses and the environment
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