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To make offices safe during COVID-19, buildings need a breath of fresh air

GreenBiz

But with more outdoor air, the energy to heat and cool that air also will increase. . The Centers for Disease Control released guidelines for businesses on ventilation during COVID-19 that recommend up to 100 percent outdoor air, if possible. Suddenly you're having to condition all that [outdoor] air. Energy & Climate. Sponsored Article.

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Steps taken by Government of India in Promoting Energy Efficient Buildings

Econaur

In 2001, the Indian Government introduced the Energy Conservation Act (Bureau of Energy Efficiency, 2011). Currently, ECBC applies to buildings that have a connected load greater than 100 kW or contract demand greater than 120 kVA (Bureau of Energy Efficiency, 2011).

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Steps taken by Government of India in Promoting Energy Efficient Buildings

Econaur

In 2001, the Indian Government introduced the Energy Conservation Act (Bureau of Energy Efficiency, 2011). Currently, ECBC applies to buildings that have a connected load greater than 100 kW or contract demand greater than 120 kVA (Bureau of Energy Efficiency, 2011).

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A Texas-Sized Gas-for-Electricity Swap

GreenTechMedia

14 HSPF mini-split heat pump) heat pump models against two weather data sets — a typical meteorological year, and 2011, which had extreme weather in winter and summer. for the high-efficiency heat pump and 2011 extreme weather year. million metric tons with the high-efficiency heat pump in 2011-year weather.

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How Ecobee is becoming the smart home company Nest should have been

The Verge: Energy

The Nest Learning Thermostat may have grabbed all the headlines when it launched in 2011 and kick-started the current home automation trend. The sensors also work with the thermostat to shut off the HVAC if a door or window is left open, something Nest’s never did. Ex-Apple engineers! Entirely new design for a thermostat!