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Study claims F-Gas is reducing
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F-Gas regulations on ozone depleting substances and fluorinated gases are finally paying off, says study.
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new study by French research bodies ARMINES / ERIE reveals that CO2 eq emissions from refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump equipment have decreased by over 13 percent since 1990 and are set to decrease even further in the coming 20 years.
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US Fed holds pat, says economy strengthening
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The U.S. Federal Reserve resisted pressure to set specific growth targets as it kept policy on hold recently, saying that the economy had "strengthened somewhat" in the third quarter.
Describing the economy as ever-so-slowly-improving, the Fed noted that growth remains lackluster and tumult in global financial markets poses significant risks.
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4 is the magic number for energy efficiency
improvements to pay off
Los Angeles Times
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Homeowners need to complete an average of four energy efficiency upgrades, such as insulation or
high-efficiency windows, to see their utility bills decrease, according to a new survey released recently. Homeowners who completed only 2.3 improvements actually saw their bills increase 10 percent to 30 percent, according to the 2011 Energy Pulse Survey by the Shelton Group, a Tennessee-based marketing group focused on sustainability that polled 1,502 Americans.
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Hawaii pushes solar adoption
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The State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Hawaii Community Reinvestment Corporation have launched the GreenSun Hawaii initiative, which enables customers to finance solar water heating and other energy-efficient equipment with up to three participating lenders of their choice via an online application.
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Government challenge: Reduce buildings'
energy
Earth Techling via Buildings
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The U.S. government has issued a challenge to the private sector - reduce the amount of energy consumed in
federal buildings. Called, The Net Zero Renovation Challenge and announced by the U.S. General Services Administration, the initiative aims to reduce buildings' energy through Energy Service Performance Contracts.
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Static plate technology moderates extremes of temperature and humidity while maintaining positive airstream separation. Over 20,000 product configurations allow practical applications for buildings of all sizes. Click for more information.
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Intermatic/Grässlin's technologically-advanced DTAV40 timer is
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Whatever your switch needs, we have the versatile solution. The Versa Series from Antunes
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US manufacturing output slowed in October
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The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in October but at a slower pace than the prior month, according to a closely watched index released recently in the newest sign of a stalled economy.
The Institute of Supply Management said its purchasing managers index registered 50.8 percent, down from September's reading of 51.6 percent.
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Manufacturing productivity jumps 5.4 percent in
third quarter
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nonfarm business labor productivity rose 3.1 percent in the third quarter, with unit labor costs falling 2.4
percent. (All percentages are in annual rates of growth.) For manufacturers, we saw a return to healthy 5.4 percent jump in productivity. For durable goods industries, the increase was even larger at 9.9 percent.
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ALAN Manufacturing Power-open/Power-close are now equipped with an indicator light which shows green when open and
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Manufacturers expand in Chicago and Dallas
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Two surveys released recently show expansion in the economy, with one of them rebounding from past contractions while the other finds manufacturers growing rapidly in its region.
The Texas
Manufacturing Outlook Survey from the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank found that the current economic environment improved in October after five months of contracting sentiment. The index for general business conditions rose from -14.4 in September to +2.3 in October. Despite the more pessimistic opinion of the economy by respondents, measures of new orders, production and employment did not contract in recent months (although they did dip lower).
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US establishes new efficiency standards for residential central air conditioners
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The U.S. Department of Energy has adopted new Federal energy conservation standard levels for residential central air conditioners and heat pumps that will apply as of January 2015. Following a public comment period until mid October, the United States Department of Energy reaffirmed efficiency standards for residential furnaces, central air conditioners and heat pumps that are manufactured in or imported into the United States at
the levels already established by a June 2011 direct final rule.
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Massachusetts ranked most energy-efficient state in the US
The Tufts Daily
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Massachusetts recently was ranked the most energy−efficient state in the country by the American Council for an Energy−Efficient Economy, due in large part to recent state energy policies. The ACEEE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting energy efficiency as a means of increasing economic prosperity, and the council each year ranks states' energy efficiency in six different policy areas through its State
Energy Efficiency Scorecard, according to ACEEE Policy Analyst Michael Sciortino.
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Survey says HVACR manufacturers are feeling optimistic about 2012
ACHR News
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In a survey of more than 1,000 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition exhibitors, HVACR manufacturers expressed optimism about the economic outlook for 2012. Nearly three fourths (72 percent) of the total respondents expect a better year (59 percent) or a much better year (13 percent) in 2012 compared to 2011. Twenty four percent replied that sales would be the same, while only 4 percent are expecting a
worse year.
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Report: Energy efficiency financing could create jobs
Forbes
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Despite the negative effect that Solyndra has had on the eco-friendly finance world, these investments can play a major role in helping the nation's economy bounce back. A new report prepared by Capital E for the Energy Foundation reveals that energy efficiency investments could create more than 1 million jobs in the next decade alone.
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