This workshop is focused on the impact, compliance and control of energy legislations. Through a series of well structured country presentations, the view of various European associations, synthesis presentations and a panel discussion is it envisaged to give the participants a clear view and to give indications of interesting approaches. More specifically, the workshop is
RESNET Posts Fact Sheets on Revised Existing Homes and Commercial Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 extended and modified the existing homes and commercial energy efficiency tax incentives. RESNET has posted two publications developed by the Tax Incentives Awareness Project on the latest provisions of the two tax incentives. The existing homes tax credit fact sheet can be downloaded at http://www.resnet.us/taxcredits/Residential_Flyer.pdf
All new buildings in the EU to be zero energy from 2019
All buildings built after 31 December 2018 will have to produce their own energy on-site, said the Industry Committee, amending the 2002 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. MEPs also called for more public investments in energy-efficient buildings. By 31 December 2018 at the latest EU Member States must ensure that all newly-constructed buildings produce as
House Energy and Commerce Committee Passes Comprehensive Energy and Climate Legislation
House Panel Passes Limit on Greenhouse-Gas Emissions May 22, 2009 Washington Post By David A. Fahrenthold A bill to create the first national limit on greenhouse-gas emissions was approved by a House committee yesterday after a week of late-night debates that cemented the shift of climate change from rhetorical jousting to a subject of serious,
Join us at the Ohio Energy Expo
With the generous support of Columbia Gas of Ohio and the Energy Foundation, MEEA will host the 2009 Ohio Energy Expo at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on Tuesday, June 2nd. The event will feature 20 exhibitors from all sectors of Ohio’s energy efficiency community, including utilities, government agencies, consulting businesses, non-profit organizations, and manufacturers
Better Buildings Conference Presentations Online
Free On-Demand Webcasts View the Master Speaker presentations from the 2009 Better Buildings: Better Business Conference online. The workshops received rave reviews from participants with an average evaluation score of 4.7 on a 5 point scale. Click the links below to watch these outstanding presentations by green building experts. A Detailed Look Into Exterior Walls
Mark Your Calendar – RESNET Rater Roundtable on Proposed Changes to ENERGY STAR – June 18, 2009
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed significant changes to the ENERGY STAR for New Homes Program. RESNET has scheduled a rater audio roundtable on the proposed changes. The featured presenter will be Sam Rashkin, EPA’s National Director for ENERGY STAR New Homes. The roundtable will feature a short presentation followed by a question and
