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Renovations and Improvements for Sustainable Homes

Green Business Bureau

The buildup of dust can weaken HVAC system efficiency, causing it to work harder and use more energy to heat or cool your home. This constant strain puts your HVAC system at higher risk of breaking down and needing repair. Check for HVAC Leaks. Many HVAC systems contain a system of ducts that require regular maintenance.

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Sustainable Real Estate: How To Sell and Market Eco-Friendly Homes

Green Business Bureau

Showcase the Health Benefits of Eco-Friendly Homes. Thus, making your real estate practice focused on the green home market will show eco-conscious clients that you’re the go-to agency for sustainable real estate. Showcase the Health Benefits of Sustainable Homes.

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Why Empty Office Buildings Still Consume Lots of Power During a Global Pandemic

GreenTechMedia

Shutting down key building systems like heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) can lead to unhealthy air or corrosion in boilers and chillers. HVAC accounts for a far greater portion of energy use, about a third or more for most buildings, and it can’t be shut off completely.

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WoodMac: 6 Cleantech Startups to Watch

GreenTechMedia

ParityGo is artificial intelligence for HVAC systems. Parity’s algorithm-driven platform delivers customers one platform to manage, measure, control and track their building's energy spend performance in real time and see their monthly savings. Current investment round: Entrepreneur-financed. HQ: Toronto, Canada.

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GCSHE Summit – Our Sponsors

Green Technology

CLICK HERE for more information Ferguson HVAC Ferguson HVAC has the Indoor Air Quality expertise and product depth to you assess and address environmental health issues and deliver the solution needed to ensure your school buildings are healthy and that your staff and students are protected. Filters that will remove 99.25

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6 Takeaways for Staying Cool on a Warming Planet

Elemental Excelerator

The notoriously risk-averse real estate industry has historically been a laggard when it comes to technology adoption. The HVAC industry has been slow to evolve as well. Therefore, it is absolutely critical that energy-efficient cooling becomes the status quo from both a climate and human rights perspective.

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Project Manager (Boston) at New Ecology, Inc.

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

The Project Manager works with property owners and real estate development teams to build and renovate high performance buildings. . effectively improve the performance, health, and durability of buildings. knowledge of HVAC systems and building codes; . New Ecology is an innovative, nationally?recognized