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| To ensure that The HVAC&R Industry is not blocked by spam-blocking software, add e-industry@ashrae.org to your address book. Should you encounter problems reading an ASHRAE eNewsletter, you may access any issue archived on the ASHRAE Web site at this link. To unsubscribe from this eNewsletter, click here. Industry NewsThe World's Bigggest Clean-Energy Projects NEW YORK—Forbes.com has compiled a list of the biggest and boldest clean energy projects in the world. The list includes new and recently completed projects in solar, wind, geothermal and wave energy that produced the most grid-connected electricity. Most of the projects are outside the U.S., with two in the United Arab Emirates.
First LEED® Platinum High-Rise Condominiums PORTLAND, Ore.—The Casey condominiums, located in Portland, Ore., have been certified LEED® platinum, making the building the first high-rise condominium residence in the country to reach the highest sustainability certification level of the U.S. Green Building Council. The building incorporates sustainable design features including use of low-VOC materials, water-efficient fixtures and appliances, window glazing, an eco-roof, a PV system, and ERVs in each unit. The building is expected to achieve a 52% energy savings compared to a typical code-compliant building. Read more IAPMO Working on Sustainable Plumbing Codes CHICAGO—The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) recently convened the inaugural meeting of its Green Technical Committee. This formally launched IAPMO’s efforts to make the Uniform Family of Codes more inclusive of sustainable practices and technologies and to develop the first "green supplement" for plumbing and mechanical codes. The Green Technical Committee seeks to develop and maintain a supplemental document establishing requirements for sustainable plumbing and mechanical systems. The supplement also will serve as a repository for provisions that can ultimately be integrated into the Uniform Codes and augment codes developed by other organizations. Read more Nonresidential Construction Slows NORCROSS, Ga.—Nonresidential construction starts in April slumped 12% compared to April 2007, according to data compiled by Reed Construction Data and released on Monday. The year-to-date (YTD) change for the first four months of 2008 combined was –9.3%. Reed counts the full value of new contracts in the month they are signed or construction begins, making the data a leading indicator compared to Census figures, which measure spending month by month as projects proceed. Among Reed’s largest categories, there were YTD declines of 7% for schools/colleges, 19% for retail, 20% for office and 9% for hotel/motel; gains of 2% for roads/highways and 3% for hospitals/clinics; and no change for water/sewage. Price Increases Announced DALLAS—Lennox Industries and Allied Air Enterprises have announced price increases of up to 5% on their commercial products and accessories effective June 1. Both companies are subsidiaries of Lennox International. IBM Spearheads Alliance to Promote Data Center Energy Efficiency LOS ANGELES—IBM has announced it is creating an alliance program for independent hardware and software vendors to support industry standards for more energy-efficient, virtualized, and resilient enterprise data centers. The program is intended to promote interoperability and open standards in areas such as energy management, virtualization, networking, security, and service management. IT vendors including Novell, RedHat and Sun have announced their support for the program. Read more ASHRAE NewsNew ASHRAE Book Presents Data Center Cooling Case Studies A new book from ASHRAE provides guidance on cooling data centers and presents case studies. The book provides case studies of high-density data centers and a range of ventilation schemes that demonstrate how loads can be cooled using a number of different approaches. High Density Data Centers—Case Studies and Best Practices is part of the ASHRAE Datacom Series, developed to provide a comprehensive treatment of datacom cooling and related subjects. Read more Feature of the WeekBlending Architecture and Renewable Energy By Mehdi Jalayerian, P.E., Member ASHRAE; and Steven Eich, P.E. This article presents a case study of the North Exelon Pavilions in Chicago. The building’s exterior skin uses PV panels that generate electricity to offset the building’s energy use. The article covers the design, construction and commissioning of the LEED® Silver-certified project. This article originally was published in ASHRAE Journal in September 2006. Click here to download the article. It will be available here through May 21. After May 21, access to the article from this eNewsletter will no longer be available. It will remain available for free download by Members here and for purchase by nonmembers in the ashrae.org bookstore. Product NewsDew Point Transmitter From Vaisala WOBURN, Mass.—Vaisala introduces the DRYCAP® DMT152 dew point transmitter for applications such as desiccant air dryers, glove boxes and other dry chamber applications. The transmitter uses polymer sensor technology to measure dew point temperatures as low as –112°F (–80°C). It also features auto-calibration, which provides long-term measurement accuracy and durability, as well as significantly improves wet-to-dry response time. Read more Fluid Flow and Thermal Simulation Software From Flomerics SURREY, UK—Flomerics announces version 8.2 of Engineering Fluid Dynamics (EFD) fluid flow and thermal simulation software. EFD is based on the same mathematical principles as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) but is embedded in CAD, making it easier and faster to use. The software features an optimized mesher which requires little RAM to solve models with a large number of components. As a result, more complicated models can be solved. Read more Pipe Insulation From Armacell MEBANE, N.C.—Armacell introduces LapSeal™ closed-cell, elastomeric foam pipe insulation. It features a dual-closure system consisting of a moisture seal and a reinforced elastic foam lap seal for a tight closure that resists buckling and opening, even when installed over tight turns such as elbows and P-traps. It resists moisture, allowing it to be used in refrigeration and chilled water piping applications. Read more Subscription ManagementAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is an international membership organization founded to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related issues. Need assistance? Please use the links below or contact us by e-mail. To change your e-mail address for all eNewsletters, click here. This will not change your official e-mail address in ASHRAE's member database. This will only change the e-mail address to which your ASHRAE eNewsletters are sent. 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