The smartflower looks and moves like an actual flower, with petals that open and follow the sun during daylight hours. The petals close at night and during inclement weather. This allows it to maximize and retain the solar energy, while still protectin…

The 2018 International Green Construction Code includes important updates that will impact any jurisdiction where it’s adopted. Here are 5 of the most important changes.
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Improvements include a wood-burning biomass boiler and solar-paneled carport canopies in the parking lots. Now, the district can expect to reduce its energy spending by 62 percent.
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BUILDINGS was at Greenbuild 2018 in Chicago and Janelle Penny, senior staff writer, walked the floor and spoke to a variety of companies and manufacturers about their booths.
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Matching your on-site energy production to consumption can be a struggle. Energy storage systems can make that calculation easier by storing energy from your renewable energy sources when it’s plentiful, then releasing it when you need it.
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LED technology is very energy efficient, but what determines a good return on investment (ROI) with a lighting upgrade? Let’s look at some of the variables that affect the payback period and how these factor into calculating the ROI.
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Solar panels achieve peak performance on clear, sunny days, but what can you do when you experience bad weather or air pollution? Try these tips on how to make solar panels work better.
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Green building certification can be crucial in today’s facility management world. Discover how to get your building a green bill of health.
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Looking for ways to achieve a net zero building? These experts share solutions that help your new or existing building move toward the net-zero building of the future.
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The International Code Council and the National Fire Protection Association have created a single code resource for designing and installing solar energy systems.
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