Larry Konopacz, manager of training
and education at ITT Bell & Gossett’s Little Red Schoolhouse in
Morton Grove, Ill., has passed the LEED Accredited Professional examination for New
Construction v2.2 and is now a LEED AP.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced more than $20
million in high-end technical assistance to federal agencies to help ensure the
widest possible implementation of leading-edge energy efficiency technologies.
The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) adopted a
new position statement advocating the efficient use of water while also
maximizing consumer choice on water-saving products.
The "E-Scale"
is an easy-to-understand tool that helps homebuyers and homeowners make smart
energy decisions when purchasing, renting or updating a home.