Green Plumbing and Mechanical

RSS

The Dept. of Energy announced the availability of nearly $300 million in funding so consumers can purchase Energy Star-qualified home appliances.

The U.S. Department of Energy issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement for up to $40 million in research, development and demonstration of combined heat and power systems.

Carolinas’ utility Progress Energy is now accepting applications for its new SunSense Solar Water Heating research study, which will test the energy-saving potential of solar water heating systems in the two states.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that nearly 17 percent of all single-family homes built nationally in 2008 earned the Energy Star label, up from 12 percent in 2007.

Dual-flush toilet manufacturer Caroma is spearheading a toilet replacement program along with the city of Alamo Heights, Texas, and Morrison Supply Co.

GreenPlumbers and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada announced their partnership, which will combine the UA’s training programs with GreenPlumbers’ marketing and accreditation network.

Dr. Jim Gill, chair of Water Australia, will speak at a luncheon Oct. 8.

Companies are adjusting their thermostats to minimize energy use and cut costs.

Energy and water usage reporting to become a precondition of LEED certification.

The Treasury Department will begin accepting grant applications this July for investments by businesses in alternative-energy-generating assets.