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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

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Electric School Bus Use Continues to Increase


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Global Alliance Addresses Decarbonization Funding Concerns

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Feds Aim for Net Zero in Facilities

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Better Buildings Initiative is a Decarbonization Partner for Facilities Managers

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Changing the Conversation on Net-Zero Emissions

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C-Suite to Prioritize Sustainable Initiatives

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Department of Energy Selects Projects to Decarbonize Buildings

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California Energy Code Updates Aim to Save Energy Costs

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ASHRAE Awards Decarbonization Certifications

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GSA Design Standards Target Energy Waste, Fossil Fuels

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New York Invests $100 Million in Capitol Decarbonization Project

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4 Benefits of Pairing Solar with Battery Storage for Commercial Facilities

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Green Sports Alliance Releases Decarbonization Playbook

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ASHRAE Establishes Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization

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Decarbonizing School Buildings a Slow, Steady Process

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3 Steps to Decarbonize Buildings

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Biden Administration Releases Carbon Offsets Guidance

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Facilities Embraces Electrification for 2030 Goals

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Building Electrification Hastens Clean-Energy Transition

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Examining the Mass Timber Trend

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Recall on Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

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Preventing the ‘Silent Killer’: Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems

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NYC to Be Training Ground for Green Retrofits

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Gas-Fired Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

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How to Prioritize Embodied Carbon in Sustainability Initiatives

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Generator Standard Addresses Carbon Monoxide Threat

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Carbon Monoxide Concerns Closes Northern Wisconsin School

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Updated ASHRAE Standard Focuses on Carbon Emissions

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5 Steps to Decarbonize Facilities

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Advanced Skills Credential Now Available to Address Building Technology

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Elevating Building Standards: Beyond COVID to IAQ Excellence

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St. Paul Seeks to Set Example with Climate Goal

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Electric HVAC Systems Play Key Role in Decarbonization Playbook

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GSA Receives $2 Billion for Projects with Low-Embodied Carbon Materials

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ASHRAE Releases New Guide on Grid Interactivity

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LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance Draft Rolls Out

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Lighting’s Role in Decarbonization Efforts

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Lowering Solar Prices Boosting Net-Zero Efforts

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USGBC Releases Draft of LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance

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Building Owners Lead the Way to Carbon Neutrality

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California Energy Code Now Required for Embodied Carbon Reduction

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Making the Case for Propane in Critical Facilities

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California Building Codes Emphasize Reducing Embodied Carbons

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What Steps Should Facility Managers Take to Decarbonize?

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Boston Nixes Fossil Fuel Use in New City Facilities

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Floating Solar Arrays an Emerging Technology in U.S.

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Biden Administration Announces $46 Million for Decarbonization Projects

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Transforming Denver Public Schools: A Path to Carbon Neutrality by 2050

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GSA Rolls Out Sustainable Facilities Tool

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Small New York City at Forefront of Decarbonization Push

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Rethinking Grounds Care to Benefit the Environment

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Reducing Embodied Carbons Key to Achieving Net-Zero Status

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Decarbonization is Not as Difficult as it Sounds

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What You Need To Know About the HFC Refrigerant Phase-Out

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ASHRAE Standard Addresses Zero Net Energy

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How Facility Managers Can Keep Up with Code Standards

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Biden Administration Moves Forward with Incandescent Phase Out

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What Is the Role of Renewables in Building Electrification and Efficiency?

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How Concrete Becomes Climate Friendly

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COP27 Fails to Produce Significant Climate Agreement

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Four Sickened by Carbon Monoxide at LAX

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How Sustainable Will the World Cup Really Be?

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Carbon Monoxide Sends 27 Children to Hospital

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Commercial Buildings Can Lead the Way to An All-Electric Future

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Building Electrification Is Reaching Critical Mass in Commercial Facilities

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Senate Approves Climate Treaty with Bipartisan Support

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Start-Up Aims to Make Modular High-Rises Mainstream

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Proposed Standard Targets Whole-Life Carbon Emissions

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What Is the Real Cost of a Ton of Carbon?

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To Achieve Carbon Neutrality, Are Carbon Offsets Cheating?

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Define, Measure, Reduce: How Buildings Go Carbon Neutral

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US Ranks Low in Green Future Index

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Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Utilities Expected to Still Steer from Coal

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New Jersey School District Becomes Net Zero, Installs Energy Saving Solutions

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Washington D.C. Establishes Aggressive Carbon Emissions Goals

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How to Move Toward All-Electric Buildings

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Smart Energy: What Is Your Facility's Climate Contribution?

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Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Recalled Due to Potential Failure

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University of Pittsburgh Announces Climate Action Plan

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Students Hospitalized Due to Gas Leak at College Dorm

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Carbon Monoxide Incidents Offer Reminder of Deadly Threat

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Understanding California's New Green Building Standards

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Do You Have Too Much Carbon Dioxide In Your Facility?

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6 Net Zero Energy Buildings FAQs

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How to Reduce Embodied Carbon in Facilities

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Kaiser Permanente To Reach Carbon Neutrality

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Microsoft Pledges to Offset All Its Emissions Since 1975

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Good News on U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2019

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Climate Neutral: New Certification Helps Recognize Net Zero Carbon Companies

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Boston Goes All In On Carbon Neutrality

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It's Time to Catch Up to Climate Change Science

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Now Is the Time to Get Serious About Carbon Footprint

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Can Air Conditioners Help Save the World?

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How LEED v4.1 Addresses Embodied Carbon

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All-Electric Buildings Pave the Path to Zero Carbon Goals

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Princeton University Targets Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2046

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New York Law Mandates Reduction of Buildings Carbon Emissions

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A History of Facility Management Successes

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Organizations Tackling Record-Breaking Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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What Is The Purpose of Prime Onsite Power Generation?

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Communication Critical To Carbon Inventorying

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Facility Managers Making Swift Progress on Energy Efficiency

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Greenhouse Gas Inventory: How FMs Should Help

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4 Steps for Planning Solar Power Canopies in Parking Areas

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California To Go Carbon-Free by 2045

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How Buildings Are Tackling Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions

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Trump Administration Proposes Removing HFC Regulation

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Sierra Club Announces 2018 Cool Schools

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Net Zero Energy Buildings: How States Measure Up

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California Bans HFCs in Response to SNAP Repeal

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Are Air Source Heat Pumps Worth A Closer Look?

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Know The Pros and Cons of VRFs and Air Source Heat Pumps

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Lessons Learned At The World's Most Sustainable Airport

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Sustainable Goals: Biophilic Design, Reduction of Carbon Footprint

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Oregon Leads on Water and Energy Efficiency Efforts

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Trump Administration Reportedly Plans to Repeal the Clean Power Plan

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How Understanding the Psychology of Energy Efficiency Can Help Protect the Environment

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14 Tips for Success in Green Building

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Green Strategies Include Early Use of Safety Experts, Installation Troubleshooting

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Other Green Strategies Include Inventory Management, Good Roof Maintenance

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U.S. Green Building Council Perspective: High-Performance Green Buildings as a Keystone of a Low-Carbon Economy

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Electric Bills May Rise With New Regulations On Coal-Fired Power Plants

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How Will Electric Utilities Respond To New Rules On Carbon Emissions?

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Electricity-Price Impact Of New Carbon Emission Rules Will Vary

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Look Closely: Will New Regulations Will Affect Your Electric Power Pricing?

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How To Soften Electric Rate Increases From New Rules On Coal Plant Emissions

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National Air Quality Improving, EPA Says

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US Carbon Emissions Declining

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Behind-The-Scenes Sustainability Efforts At Fenway Park

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What Does It Mean To Be Carbon Neutral?

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Carbon Dioxide Testing Vital to Prevent IAQ Problems

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Forward Retail Power Pricing Affected By Legal Issues, Natural Gas Prices

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Section 179D Rules Mean Clock Is Ticking On EPAct Deductions

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Munich RE Meets Carbon Reduction Goals

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General Services Administration's Goal of Carbon Neutral by 2030 Requires Improved Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings

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High-performance HVAC Systems Help GSA Reduce Energy Consumption

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Building Controls, Smart Meters are Keys to GSA's Renovation Projects

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Green Proving Ground Program Helps GSA Evaluate Energy-Saving Technologies

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How To Measure IAQ Parameters

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Understanding What A Net-Zero Energy Building Really Is

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Existing Buildings Have Big Impact on Carbon Footprint

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Carbon Footprint Gaining a Place on the FM Agenda

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Focus on Buildings to Cut Your Carbon Footprint

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What Are the Three Scopes of Greenhouse-Gas Emissions?

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The Role of Recommissioning in Reducing Carbon Footprint

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The Role of Building Occupants in Reducing Carbon Footprint

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Green Building News

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CHP System Lowers Utility Bills, Generates Reliable Power

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The 10-Minute Tune Up About Energy

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Energy Management Solutions Likely Already Housed In Facilities

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Cool Roof A Simple Solution For Recover, Replacement Projects

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Comprehensive Energy, Climate Legislation Still Has Chance of Passing

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Climate Change Still Battling Court of Public Opinion in US

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Comprehensive Reform Will Affect Buildings Beyond Class A

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Some in Commercial Real Estate Are Addressing Carbon Footprint

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Facilities With Cool Roofs Less Affected By Urban Heat Islands

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Cool Roofs Can Be Disadvantage Above Certain Latitudes

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Vegetation Another Holistic Approach To Cool Roofing

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Size of Automation Systems Should Be Proportionate to Building

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Managers Can Maintain Building Service Levels While Saving Money With BAS

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Water Consumption Can Be Controlled With Use of Submeters

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Carbon Dioxide Emissions Down In 2009

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The REAL Way To Be Carbon Neutral

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Propane: Facts and Figures

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Energy Modeling, ASHRAE 90.1 and LEED

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Kerry, Boxer Introduce Senate Energy Bill To Cap CO2 Emissions

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Lighting Upgrades and Sustainability: Lighting Upgrades Go Green

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Should Managers Replace Systems Using R-22?

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U.S. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions Declined by 2.8 Percent in 2008

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AHRI Announces Opposition To House Energy Bill

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Report: Global Carbon Trading Market Requires Improved Infrastructure

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IAQ Monitors Help Create Healthy Indoor Environments

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Paths to Carbon Neutralilty

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Training and Safety Tips for Refrigerant Management

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Three Reasons Why Managers Could Replace Chillers

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Steps Toward a Carbon Cap

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Growing Energy Use Drives Up Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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Energy Star Qualified Buildings Surge in 2007

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Paths to Carbon Neutralilty

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Pending Legislation Could Cut Energy Bills and Stimulate Job Growth

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New Carbon Standard Seeks Transparency for Global Offset Market

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Initiative Greens Cleaning Industry Through Carbon Offsets

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Report Explores Use of CO Detectors

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National Association of Counties Adopts AIA Challenge To Make Public Buildings Carbon Neutral by 2030

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CB Richard Ellis Announces Carbon Neutral Goal

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New Legislation Pushes for Emissions Reductions, Low-Carbon Fuel Use

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Supreme Court: EPA Can Regulate Carbon Dioxide

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U.S. Green Building Council Proposes LEED Requirement to Slash Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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New DOE Grant Focuses on Carbon Sequestration