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December 2011 Headlines:
Results Are In: Green Buildings Save Green
Occupant Behavior Key to Buildings Energy Use
EPA Proposes Changes to Clean Air Act Standards for Boilers and Incinerators
Moen Incorporated Embraces San Francisco's "Green Retrofit Initiative" to Encourage Thinking and Living Green
SolarCity and Bank of America Merrill Lynch Move Forward with Project SolarStrong, Expected to Build More than $1 Billion in Solar Projects
Henry Rollins Hosts Concert to Raise Funds for Building Wells, Sanitation Systems at Schools in Africa
ASPE Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Hot Water Temperature Control Standard
Energy Department Announces $7 Million to Reduce Non-Hardware Costs of Solar Energy Systems
Google Pulls the Plug on Energy Program
Texas Drought Visible in New National Groundwater Maps
November 2011 Headlines:
IAPMO, ASPE Sign MoU for Training, Certification of Engineers in ‘Green Plumbing Design’
World Plumbing Council, World Green Building Council Sign MoU
IAPMO R&T Certifying Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers to WaterSense® Specification
Installed Cost of Solar Photovoltaic Systems in the U.S. Declined Significantly in 2010 and 2011
EPA Develops New Planning Approach to Improve Water Quality in U.S. Cities
IAPMO Certifies Heliodyne’s Commercial Heat Transfer Appliance
Bob Boulware, P.E. Elected National President of American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
EPA Announces Winner of the 2011 Energy Star National Building Competition
Department of Energy Recognizes Winners of 2011 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards
September 2011 Headlines:
Case Dismissed: Lawsuit Against U.S. Green Building Council Thrown Out
WaterSmart
Innovations 2011
IAPMO R&T Gets Approval from Arizona to Certify to the OG300 Standard
Department of Energy Joins with Manufacturers, Environmentalists to Announce New
Efficiency Standards for Home Refrigerators
IAPMO's DeMarco Returns as Guest on Home
Talk USA
Energy Star Now Available for New Multifamily High-Rise Buildings
Energy
Department Finalizes $150 Million Loan Guarantee to 1366 Technologies that Could Drive
Down Manufacturing Costs and Make American Solar More Competitive
Exceptional
Drought Hits Record Levels in Three U.S. States
IAPMO, WPC to Present Third International
Emerging Technology Symposium in U.S. Capital
ARCSA 2011 National Conference
August 2011 Headlines:
ASPE Joins with IAPMO on Hunter's Curve Revisions
Oregon's New 'Reach Code' Utilizes IAPMO's Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement
IAPMO’s DeMarco Appears on “Home Talk USA” Radio Program
Gates Foundation Announces $42 Million in Sanitation Grants, Including 'Reinventing the Toilet Challenge'
EPA Announces New Energy Star Requirements for Dishwashers and Furnaces
Sierra Club's Water Conservation Scorecard Ranks City of Los Angeles #1 Among Cities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties
EPA Announces Top Contenders in Energy Star National Building Competition
New Public Health Rules Allow Rainwater as Sole Source for Residential Drinking Water
Smart Meter Pilot Project Helps Residents Monitor and Change Energy Use
Upcoming ARCSA Classes
July 2011 Headlines:
IAPMO R&T, PMI to Present DOE Rule Change Webinar
IAPMO’s Green Supplement Incorporated as Appendix Within National Standard Plumbing Code
IAPMO Begins Sponsorship of “Home Talk USA” Nationally Syndicated Radio Show
Bill to Allow Rainwater Catchment Based on IAPMO's GPCMS Moving Through California Legislature
IAPMO Contributes to Consultative Council Report on Building Presented to President Obama
Viola to Participate in ASPE Educational Event
DOE Announces $27 Million to Reduce Costs of Solar Energy Projects, Streamline Permitting and Installations
Energy Secretary Chu Announces Five Million Smart Meters Installed Nationwide as Part of Grid Modernization Effort
IAPMO Code Monographs and Committee Reports Move Away from Hardcopy Format
Green Technical Committee Meeting: August 25-26
Rockville, Md. Wins EPA Award for Sustainable Drinking Water Service
May 2011 Headlines:
IAPMO Acquires GreenPlumbers USA Training and Accreditation Program
Education
Course Receives U.S. Green Building Council Approval
Seeking Kneidinger Green
Contractor Award Nominees
IAPMO R&T Provides ENERGY STAR® Certification for Tankless Water Heaters
EPA Launches New Strategy to Promote Use of Green Infrastructure for Environmental and Economic Benefits
ARCSA Offers Tools for Successful Rainwater Harvesting
Penguin Toilets LLC Model 524 Receives 2011 Best of KBIS People’s
Choice Award
The American Institute of Architects Select the 2011 COTE Top Ten Green
Projects
City of San Antonio Invests $10 million in Energy Efficiency
March 2011 Headlines:
REMINDER: IAPMO GTC Meeting April 14-15, 2011
U.S. EPA Recognizes IAPMO R&T to Certify ENERGY STAR® Qualifying Solar Water Heaters
DOE Withdraws Showerhead Ruling
Water District Moves Forward on Grease-to-Fuel Plant
Energy, Interior Departments Announce New Location for Solar Decathlon 2011
DFW Becomes First WaterSense Airport
EPA Announces U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Star Certified Buildings
Bipartisan Efforts in 2005 Energy Bill Led to Significant Energy Efficiency Gains
LEED Professional Credentials Achieve ANSI Accreditation
IAPMO R&T Celebrates Anniversary of First WaterSense® Showerhead Certification
IAPMO Members: Purchase ASPE’s Newest Publication At 10% Off In Our Pre-Sale
February 2011 Headlines:
Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement Update Underway
Gifford vs. USGBC Lawsuit Amended
The Better Buildings Initiative
IAPMO Reschedules 2011 Technical Committee Meetings for Development of 2012 Solar, Swimming Pool Codes
DOE Facilitates Market-Driven Solutions to Develop and Deploy New High-Efficiency Commercial Air Conditioners
DOE Pursues SunShot Initiative to Achieve Cost Competitive Solar Energy by 2020
WaterSense Draft Specification Released for Weather-based Irrigation Controllers
Solar Decathlon Kicked from National Mall
IAPMO Green Technical Committee Meeting in April
January 2011 Headlines:
DOE Waives Preemption of Water Using Fixtures
Comment Deadline Approaching for Two UPC TIA's
IAPMO ES Introduces Green Codes Evaluation Service
EPA Completes Framework for Greenhouse Gas Permitting Programs
President Signs Drinking Water Lead Reduction Law
New York City Adopts Water-Saving Plumbing Code
New Berkeley Lab Report Shows that the Installed Cost of Solar Photovoltaic Systems in the U.S. Began a Steep Decline in 2010
Study Provides Overview of Home Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programs
Atlanta Passes New Water Conservation Measures
DOE to Fund up to $50 Million to Demonstrate Innovative, Cost-Competitive Solar Energy Technologies
December 2010 Headlines:
IAPMO Scholarship Essay Competition:"Why Should Access to Safe, Clean Drinking Water Be a Basic Human Right?"
WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition Issues Call for Abstracts
WaterSense Announces Cation Exchange Water Softener Notification of Intent
IAPMO R&T Expands Green Product Certification Program
Rain Bird Awards Program To Grant Over $50,000 To Outdoor Water Conservation Projects
EPA Recognizes Sustainable Communities with Smart Growth Awards
EPA Recognizes Nation's First WaterSense Labeled Homes
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue Honors TOTO
Green Building Market Grows 50% in Two Years despite Recession, Says McGraw-Hill Construction Report
U.S. Chamber Kicks Off 'Invest in Water' Initiative with New Jersey Summit
Federal Trade Commission Proposes Revised
"Green Guides"
November 2010 Headlines:
Gifford vs. USGBC: Green Building Program Taken to Court
IAPMO R&T Designated as an EPA-Recognized Certification Body for ENERGY STAR®
EPA WaterSense Partners of the Year
American Standard Certifies Urinals and Flush Valves to WaterSense® Criteria
ACCA to Launch 'Quality Assured' Contractor Recognition Program
EPA Awards $2.4 Million to Improve Indoor Air Quality
2010 Energy Standard Provides for 20 Percent-Plus Energy Savings
NYC Council Approves Dual-Flush Toilets, Stricter Water-Efficiency Standards
DOE Inspector General Report: Integrity of Weatherization Program at Risk
DOE Announces Winners of 2010 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards
Salazar Approves First "Power Tower" Solar Project on U.S. Public Lands
ASSE Releases a White Paper to Address Scald Hazards Associated with Low-Flow Showerheads
September 2010 Headlines:
IAPMO Encourages DOE to Adhere to Green Supplement
IAPMO-India, IIEC-India Sign Energy Conservation MoU
Families Compete to Save The Most in the
"We're for Water" Contest
Americans Slow to Implement Green Alternatives
UN Agency Calls for Increased Use of Urban Wastewater in Agriculture
Americans Using Less Energy, More Renewables
Department of Energy Issues Loan Guarantee Supported by Recovery Act for Nevada Geothermal Project
Penn State to Lead Philadelphia-Based Team that will Pioneer New Energy-Efficient Building Designs
$50,000 Grant Awarded to Research FOG to Fuel Technology
Major Home Appliance Efficiency Gains to Deliver Huge National Energy and Water Savings and Help to Jump Start the Smart Grid $100,000 Prize to be Awarded to Best Water/Energy Conservation Idea
June 2010 Headlines:
IAPMO Enthusiastically Supports High-Performance Building Week
Washington Builders Challenge Green Building Code
The American Institute of Architects Select the 2010 COTE Top Ten Green Projects
EPA Honors Three Universities for Significant Energy Savings
EPA to Initiate Rulemaking to Reduce Harmful Effects of Sanitary Sewer Overflows
DOE Proposes New Green Standards for Federal Buildings
New AC Technology Could Yield Significant Energy Savings
IAPMO Revises Code Development Timeline
Upcoming Rainwater Harvesting Training Sessions
May 2010 Headlines:
Symposium Encourages Innovation, Action
IAPMO Applauds U.S. Congress for Introduction of High-Performance Buildings Legislation
"2010's Top-5 New and Innovative Water Efficient Products"
EPA Proposes New Rainwater Rules for D.C.
New Guidelines for Energy Star Homes
EPA and DOE Announce Changes to Bolster Energy Star Program
Secretary Chu Announces more than $200 Million for Solar and Water Power Technologies
LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System Launches as Benchmark for Green Neighborhood Design
Colorado Governor Signs Geothermal, Water Conservation Bills
Upcoming Rainwater Harvesting Training Sessions
Registration Now Open for WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition
March 2010 Headlines:
IAPMO Green Code Helps Define Sustainable Building Practices in Georgia, Chicago
Second International Emerging Technology Symposium a Showcase for Ideas and Innovations
IAPMO R&T Offers WaterSense® Certification for Showerheads
Concern for Environment Hits New Low
Seattle Pilots Code Exemptions for Green Building
Portland Adopts "Green" Regulations
U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Efficient Buildings
Energy Efficiency Proposals Could 333,000 Job in 2010
EPA Administrator Jackson Outlines New Vision for Clean, Safe Drinking Water
New Steps to Strengthen Energy Star
EPA Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency
WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants Announced
Department of Energy Announces $100 Million Available for Innovative Research Projects
February 2010 Headlines:
IAPMO Releases First-Ever Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement
IAPMO R&T Surpasses 100 Green Listings
IBM Launches "Smarter Cities" Program
Governor Introduces Georgia Water Stewardship Act
WaterSense 'Fix a Leak Week' March 15-21
New USGS Groundwater Studies Explain What, When, and How Contaminants May Reach Public-supply Wells
WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition Opens Expo Hall Registration February 17
Upcoming Rainwater Harvesting Training Sessions
January 2010 Headlines:
Green Plumbing & Mechanical Code Supplement Available for Pre-order
Green Patents Fast Tracked
IAPMO Launches First Scholarship Essay Competition
IAPMO R&T Offers ANSI-Accredited WaterSense® Certification for High-Efficiency Plumbing Products
House Approves Bill to Improve Integration of Energy, Water Research
New Category of Geothermal Pumps Can Earn the Energy Star
IAPMO to Participate at National Green Mechanical Educators and Trainers Conference
EPA Releases Final Specification for WaterSense New Homes
ARCSA 2010 National Conference Call for Papers
WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition Chooses Las Vegas as Host Venue Through 2012
University of Texas to Use Reclaimed Water for Cooling Systems and Irrigation
EPA to Hold Public Listening Sessions on Potential Stormwater Rule
Counties, Cities Sign on to Participate in California FIRST Project
December 2009 Headlines:
Building Design+Construction White Paper Recommends 21 Ways to Use Water More Effectively
One Million Energy Star Homes Built in the U.S.
EPA Issues Rule to Reduce Water Pollution from Construction Sites
WaterSense Releases Draft Specifications for Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers
HelioSphera Plans 160MW Solar Factory in Philly
Fifty Percent Increase in Green Building Programs Since 2007
New Study: Green Building to Support Nearly 8 Million U.S. Jobs Over Next 4 Years
Proposed Water Heater Efficiency Standards Deliver Savings — But Not Enough
WaterSense® 2010 Fix a Leak Week Media Event Competition
CALMAC Supports Proposed Thermal Energy Cooling and Heating Act of 2009
Clemson University Awarded EPA Grant to Research Potential Drinking Water Contamination From Carbon Sequestration
November 2009 Headlines:
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