Sustainable energy options can help save money for your business, reduce your company’s carbon footprint, and create a more sustainable business environment for you and your employees. The best sustainable energy options for your business depend on the size of your company, the location of your business, and the expected costs of operating your business Read more
biomass
Atlanta — The development of biomass requirements is being explored by ASHRAE, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), for inclusion in their co-sponsored green building standard. ASHRAE/IES/USGBC Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings, contains minimum requirements for the siting, design and construction of high-performance green Read more
Solar by Summer, Wood by Winter: Ways to combine solar collectors and wood gasification boilers © Copyright 2014, J. Siegenthaler, all rights reserved As anyone with a solar thermal system in a challenging winter climate knows – you need a backup heat source during much of the winter doldrums. In most systems the supplemental heating Read more
New online course begins September 15, 2014: Hydronic-Based Biomass Heating Systems Course Description: Modern biomass boilers represent the forefront of renewable energy heat sources. Their high thermal efficiency can be further leveraged through use of modern hydronics technology. This new, self-paced, online course was developed for professionals, in partnership with HeatSpring Learning Institute, and the Read more