In an effort to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, the Continental Automated Buildings Association says it has released a research report called "Life Cycle Costing of Intelligent Buildings."
According to ASHRAE, when the first edition of its "GreenGuide” was first published 10 years ago, guidance on the practice of green building design was not so readily available.
Carrier was recently provided with a $5.1 million Qualifying Advanced Energy Project tax credit to expand production at its Indianapolis facility to meet the demand for its high-efficiency gas furnace line.