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October 2017
IAPMO Technical Committee Meetings Second Step Toward Development of 2018 Uniform Solar/Hydronic and Swimming Pool Codes
Call for Abstracts: 2018 Emerging Water Technology Symposium
U.S. EPA Releases Final Specification for Spray Sprinkler Bodies with Integral Pressure Regulation to Earn WaterSense® Label
Infection Control Training and Certification Offered at 2017 ASSE International Annual Meeting
Newark's Lead in Drinking Water Contamination Recalls Flint Crisis; Local and National Groups Challenge Officials for a Stronger Response
Mayor de Blasio: NYC Will Be First City to Mandate that Existing Buildings Dramatically Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
EPA Launches 6th Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge
10 Reasons To Visit The Solar Decathlon
Arizona's Water Loss Control Pilot Project Kicks Off
August 2017
Report: EPA's Voluntary WaterSense Program Demonstrated Success
Global Infrastructure Investment Need to Reach $97 Trillion by 2040
Italy Facing Water Rationing as It Struggles with Severe Drought
Energy Department Considers Market Approach for Efficiency Standards
One in Eight U.S. Homes Uses a Programmed Thermostat with A Central Air Conditioning Unit
Department of Energy Announces Building Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) Funding Awards
Pipes Replaced at 2,920 Flint Homes to Date through Mayor’s FAST Start Initiative
Register Today for WSI 2017 Pre-show Workshops and Post-Event Technical Tours
Appeals Court Blocks EPA’s HFC Phasedown
July 2017
Research Shows Water Conservation Helps Keep Rates Low In Arizona Communities
Pipes at 1,871 Homes Replaced So Far through Mayor Weaver’s FAST Start Initiative
NABCEP Adds Solar Heating System Inspector and PV System Inspector Certifications to its Industry-Leading Programs
Better Buildings Challenge Partners Save $1.9 Billion, 18 Achieve their Portfolio-Wide Goal this Year
US Water Alliance Releases New National Paper on Equitable Water Management
IAPMO Again Participates in National High-Performance Building Week
National Institute of Building Sciences Sixth Annual Conference & Expo set for January 8-11, 2018
Lennox Home Energy Report Survey Finds Homeowners are Making the Grade When it Comes to Energy Efficiency
Berkeley Lab Helps California Get to Zero Net Energy Homes
May 2017
Cities Boost Efforts to Reduce Energy Waste: Here's How They Rank
Study Estimates Up To 170-Billion-Gallon Water Savings Per Year Through Water-Efficient Toilets
DOE Awards 21 Contracts to Provide New and Efficient Energy and Water Infrastructure Improvements to Federal Facilities
EPA Announces Winners of 2016 Campus RainWorks Challenge
REPORT: Nearly One in Four Americans' Drinking Water Comes from Untested or Contaminated Systems
MIT Opens Its Energy-use Data to the Community
Ice Energy and NRG Energy Announce Start of World's Largest Ice Bear Energy Storage Deployment
Recipients Selected for the 2017 COTE Top Ten Awards
April 2017
IAPMO Advances Development of 2017 Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard (WE•Stand)
Save WaterSense!
Community Plumbing Challenge 2017 to Be Held in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia
IAPMO, PT IAPMO Group Indonesia Hold Fourth Annual Education Conference
ASPE, AWE, IAPMO, PMI, and WPC to Present Sixth Emerging Water Technology Symposium in Ontario, Calif.
IAPMO Solicits Public Comments for 2018 Uniform Solar/Hydronics and Swimming Pool Codes
EPA Honors 18 Organizations from 2017 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year for Achievements in Energy Efficiency
California Governor Lifts Drought Emergency, Retains Prohibition on Wasteful Practices
Midwest Cities Looking at Options to Get the Lead Out
EPA Hosts Webinar on Innovative State Water Agency Practices: Working Toward Resilience
February 2017
Project Focuses on Reducing Pathogen Threat in Low-flow Water Systems
Life-Cycle Assessment Study Provides Detailed Look At Decentralized Water Systems
Danfoss, The Pennsylvania State University at Philadelphia Partner to Advance Sustainable Buildings, Low-carbon Communities
Solar Accounts for 1 in 50 New U.S. Jobs in 2016
California Extends Drought Regulations
IWSH Scholarship Essay Competition
January 2017
Community Plumbing Challenge 2016 Hosts Win Australian Government Boost
Water Efficient Products to Combat Global Water Shortages
DOE Issues a Final Rule Pertaining to Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Packaged Boilers
IAPMO Makes New Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) Available for Public Comment
Manufacturers: WaterSense Webinar and New Program Mark Guidelines
Denver Implements Ordinance Requiring Energy Benchmarking in Commercial Buildings
DOE Launches Signature Partnership to Jump-Start Zero Energy Schools
"One Water Roadmap: The Sustainable Management of Life's Most Essential Resource" Released
WaterSense Gets Ready to Tackle Leaky Bath and Shower Diverters
November 2016
IAPMO Advances Development of 2018 Solar and Swimming Pool Codes During Technical Committee Meetings
EPA Amends Emergency Order on Flint Drinking Water
2017 AHR Expo Innovation Awards Ceremony Time, Date and Location Announced
Santa Monica City Council Votes in the World’s First Zero Net Energy Building Requirement; Implementation Begins in 2017
Energy Department Invests $21 Million in 17 Projects to Speed Solar Adoption, Maximize Solar Benefits for States
Ten New U.S. Cities Join the City Energy Project to Cut Climate Pollution from Buildings
$30 Million Joint Effort to Improve Solar Module Materials
Kroger's K.B. Specialty Foods Unveils Plan for Waste to Energy System in Greensburg, Indiana
Mayor de Blasio Signs Package of Green Buildings Legislation to Spur Retrofits to Help Buildings Become More Energy Efficient
Energy Star Collaboration Aims to Increase Sales of Energy-Efficient Products
Korea: A Model For Development Of Water And Sanitation Sector
EPA Releases Draft Specification for Spray Sprinkler Bodies
October 2016
U.S. Senate Passes Drinking Water Infrastructure Bill With IAPMO Endorsed WaterSense® Language
IAPMO Technical Committee Meetings First Step Toward Development of 2018 Uniform Solar/Hydronic and Swimming Pool Codes
Energy Department’s Better Buildings, Better Plants Program Has Saved $3 Billion in Energy Costs
During Smart Cities Week, Water is Recognized As A Major Challenge
IAPMO Solicits Public Comments Toward Development of 2017 WE•Stand
EPA Kicks Off Fifth Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge
New Residential ENERGY STAR Program Shines Spotlight On Duct Sealing And HVAC Installation
EPA Publishes Technology Review on Preventing Legionella
Imagine H2O Water Policy Challenge to Promote Data Solutions in California
WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition 2016 This Week
California Golden Again on Energy Efficiency, Regains #1-State Spot in Tie with 6-Time Winner Massachusetts
GSA, DOE Call for Innovative Technologies to Improve Federal and Commercial Buildings
August 2016
Report on Proposals (ROP) Toward Development of 2018 UPC and UMC Now Available for Online Download
Germany, Italy, and Japan Top World Energy Efficiency Rankings
Court Upholds DOE Final Rules in Suit Over Efficiency Rules, Test Procedures
U.S. Drought Coverage Nearly Doubled Since March 2016
Freddie Mac Multifamily Launches Green Advantage to Promote Affordable, Resource-Efficient Rentals
Governor Cuomo Announces $16 Million Available to Support Construction of Energy Efficient Housing
Online Course on Air-to-water Heat Pump Systems Begins this September
July 2016
10 Years of EPA’s WaterSense Program Results in Savings of More than a Trillion Gallons of Water and Billions on Utility Bills
IAPMO Forms IWSH Foundation to Improve Access to Clean Water and Sanitation
IAPMO Adds Alternates to 2017 WE•Stand Technical Committee
IAPMO Again Participates in National High-Performance Building Week
WorldGBC launches groundbreaking project to ensure all buildings are “net zero” by 2050
DOE Issues Final Rule: Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
Nation's Largest Net Zero Plus™ Commercial Building Retrofit Opens in Los Angeles
IAPMO Seeks UMC A2L Task Group Members to Examine A2L Refrigerants
Working Groups Forming to Develop Two Water Systems Standards
May 2016
Fifth Biennial International Emerging Technology Symposium Another Great Success
Information about the Red Cross Alberta Wildfire Relief Fund
Working Group Forming to Develop Rainwater Harvesting Professional Qualifications Standard
ANSI EESCC Publishes Progress Report on Energy, Water Efficiency
Water Research Foundation Releases Updated Residential End Use Study
IAPMO Advances Development of 2018 Uniform Codes During Technical Committee Meetings Denver
Energy Department Announces $25 Million to Accelerate Integration of Solar Energy into Nation’s Electrical Grid
DOE Expands Program to JUMP-start New Building Technologies
Better Buildings Challenge Partners Exceed $1.3 Billion in Energy Cost Savings, Share Hundreds of Solutions to Help Spur Future Efficiency Efforts
Executive Order Aims to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life in California
Being Better Prepared to Deal with Drinking Water Contamination
March 2016
White House Unveils IAPMO's Drought Toolkit
IAPMO Solicits Proposals for 2018 Solar, Swimming Pool Codes
Sustainability Research Expert Stuart White to Keynote International Emerging Technology Symposium
IAPMO R&T Grants First EPA WaterSense® Water Closet Flushometer Listing to TOTO
Energy Department Announces Denver as Next Location for Solar Decathlon Competition in 2017
EPA and DOE Honor 2016 Energy Star Partners of the Year for Outstanding Achievements in Energy Efficiency
MIT Researchers Create Citywide Building Energy Model for Boston
NREL Raises Rooftop Photovoltaic Technical Potential Estimate
US Solar Market Set to Grow 119% in 2016, Installations to Reach 16 GW
EPA Proposes Use of Climate-Friendly Alternatives to HFCs
AHRI Seeks Suspension of Commercial Boiler Rulemaking
Seattle Passes Ordinance Requiring Big Building "Tune-ups"
February 2016
Register for the 2016 International Emerging Technology Symposium
IAPMO Mourns Passing of Healthabitat Co-founder Paul Pholeros
USGBC Releases the 2015 Top 10 States for LEED Green Building Per Capita in the U.S.
IAPMO Contributes to UA Effort to Help in Flint Water Crisis
Negotiated Rulemaking Results in Agreement on New Residential Air Conditioning Efficiency Levels
Energy Department Announces 16 Collegiate Teams to Compete in Solar Decathlon 2017
EPA Releases Online Mapping Tool to Help Protect Drinking Water Sources
Study Finds Global Green Building is Expected to Double by 2018
New Protocol to Detect Three Species of Legionella in Just Eight Hours
January 2016
Only a Few Days Left to Submit Proposals for 2017 WE•Stand
IAPMO R&T Certifying Flushometer-Valve Water Closets to WaterSense® Specification
Manufacturers, Efficiency Groups Reach Agreement on Walk-in Coolers, Freezers Standard
Energy Department Announces Largest Energy Efficiency Standard in History
Building Innovation 2016, Achieving a Resilient Future is the theme for National Institute of Building Sciences' Annual Conference
CWRU Researchers to Make Virtual Energy Audits A Reality
IAPMO Makes New Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) Available for Public Comment
Enter IAPMO’s 2016 Essay Contest
November 2015
IAPMO Extends Proposals Deadline for 2017 WE•Stand
DOE Seeks Comments on Enforcement of Regional Standards for Central Air Conditioners
New Study Suggests Strong Outlook for Green Homes
2015 USGBC Leadership Award Recipients Announced
Energy Department Assistant Secretary Danielson Honors Stevens Institute of Technology as Winner of U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
UN and Global Data Council Partner to Improve Cities’ Sustainability
Storage Advance May Boost Solar Thermal Energy Potential
EPA Recognizes WaterSense® 2015 Partners of the Year
eBay and VMware Join the WaterGenius Challenge to Help Save Water During the Drought
October 2015
IAPMO Solicits Proposals for 2017 WE-Stand
PERC Releases Report on Phase 2 of Drainline Transport Study
Melting Salt to Store Solar Power
ORNL-developed Building Efficiency Software Now Available
ARCSA Accredited Professional Workshop in Long Beach, CA
IAPMO Solicits Proposals for 2018 UPC, UMC
President Obama Announces More Than a Billion Dollars in Energy Department Initiatives to Advance Innovative Clean Energy Technologies
2015 Uniform Solar Energy and Hydronics Code (USEHC) eBook Now Available
Stanford Engineers Invent Transparent Coating that Cools Solar Cells to Boost Efficiency
August 2015
NABCEP Releases Online Survey
U.S. Distributed Solar Prices Fell 10 to 20 Percent in 2014, with Trends Continuing into 2015
Google Unveils Project Sunroof: Mapping the Planet’s Solar Energy Potential, One Rooftop At A Time
Department of Energy Selects U.C. Berkeley to Lead Consortium for U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center’s Energy-Water Track
Energy Department Recognizes Arizona’s Dysart Unified School District for Leadership in Better Buildings Challenge
Global Revenue for Commercial Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems is Expected to Reach $47.5 Billion in 2024, According to Navigant Research
California Announces $30 Million in Rebates To Help Replace Old Toilets and Turf
More and More Californian’s Turning to Gray Water Systems for Irrigation
July 2015
IAPMO Releases We•Stand Development Timeline for 2017 Cycle
Energy Commission Continues March Toward Zero Net Energy With 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
2015 World Plumbing Council Scholarship Program Offers Up to $10,000 per Scholarship
California Energy Commission Approves Water Appliance Standards to Save More Than 100 Billion Gallons Per Year
Sloan Releases White Paper Discussing Results of the PERC I Study
Consortium of Texas Universities and Water Utilities Launch Data-intensive R&D Effort Focused on Water Conservation Technologies
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reduce HFCs
ARCSA, AWE Announce Partnership
Flushable Wipes Manufacturers Sued by Minnesota City
Roseville, California Begins Selling Recycled Water
May 2015
President Obama Signs Efficiency Legislation Supported by Coalition Including IAPMO
Congressional Briefing: Future of Water Hosted by the Plumbing Leadership Industry Coalition
The American Institute of Architects Select the 2015 COTE Top Ten Green Projects
IAPMO Makes New Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) Available for Public Comment
Public Comments Posted on Draft Flushometer-Valve Toilet Specification
EPA’s Energy Star Launches "Flip Your Fridge" Initiative
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 15000-2015 Now Available
ARCSA Supports State of Colorado Rainwater Harvesting Legislation
Registration Now Open for WSI 2015
Average Size of New Commercial Buildings in United States Continues To Grow
Energy Department Announces Winners of 2015 Race to Zero Student Design Competition
April 2015
Governor Brown Directs First Ever Statewide Mandatory Water Reductions
IAPMO Announces Plans to Develop American National Standard for Water Efficiency — WE•Stand 2017
IAPMO Scholarship Essay Competition: "What role can IAPMO play in helping the plumbing industry develop new sources of potable water?"
IAPMO Releases Report on Comments Books for 2015 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and 2015 Uniform Solar Energy and Hydronics Code
National Petition to Support Rainwater Harvesting to Launch April 14, 2015
Proposed Efficiency Standard May Eliminate Noncondensing Gas Furnaces
EPA Approves New Climate-Friendly Refrigerants
Industry Standard Tests Performance of Residential Single-Dryer Exhaust Duct Systems
EPA and DOE Honor 2015 Energy Star Partners of the Year for Leadership on Energy Efficiency, Acting on Climate
Water Efficiency In the News
February 2015
DOE Proposes Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces
U.S. Virgin Islands Adopts IAPMO's USEC and USPSHTC
IAPMO Standards Council Denies Issuance of TIAs UPC-003-12 and UPC-004-12
New Better Buildings Challenge Partners Commit 70 Million Square Feet, $1.7 Billion
WaterSense Kicks Off 2015 Outreach With Fix a Leak Week
Secretary Jewell, Director Kornze "Flip the Switch" on Desert Sunlight Solar Farm
EPA Finalizes Updates to Air Standards for Future Wood Heaters
First Clothes Dryers to Earn EPA's Energy Star Label Now Available Nationwide
Energy Department Announces More Than $59 Million Investment in Solar
Three Military Bases Partner with Energy Department to Train Veterans for Solar Jobs
University Receives $3.2M to Develop Localized Heating and Cooling Systems
January 2015
Consultative Council Recommendations Highlight Three Key Building Industry Priorities
The IAPMO Group Hires Thomas Palkon as Senior Vice President of Water Systems
UNSW Researchers Set World Record in Solar Energy Efficiency
CPUC Adopts 'Solar-Friendly' Rate for Commercial, Industrial Customers
EPA Releases Draft WaterSense Specification for Flushometer-Valve Toilets
IKEA to Increase Size of Michigan's Largest Rooftop Solar Array by Approximately 25% Atop Detroit-area Store in Canton, MI
November 2014
Plumbing, Mechanical, Water Efficiency Industry Leaders Issue Call for Abstracts for Fifth International Emerging Technology Symposium
IAPMO Signs On as New Partner in EPA MOU on Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems
National Water-Use at Lowest Levels since before 1970
EPA Recognizes the First Existing Apartment, Condo Buildings with ENERGY STAR Certification
World Plumbing Council Unveils Research Database
EPA's WaterSense 2014 Partners of the Year Honored for Efficiency Efforts to Protect Nation's Water Supply
WSI 2014 Draws 900 Professionals From Around the World to Las Vegas
October 2014
IAPMO Seeks Public Comments for 2015 Edition of Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement
Massachusetts Governor Signs Law Promoting Use of Renewable Energy Sources in Building or Cooling Systems
IAPMO Supports Legislation That Would Help Conserve, Recycle and Manage Limited Water Supplies
Mexico City Airport To Be "One of the Biggest and Most Sustainable"
AWE Launches Financing Sustainable Water Initiative to Build Better Rates
Amazon's New Seattle Office Buildings To Recycle Data Center 'Waste Heat'
New Air Conditioner Standards Would Rank as Biggest Energy Saver in U.S. DOE History
Mayor de Blasio Announces Major Solar Investment at City Schools, Key Component of New Green Buildings Plan
August 2014
IAPMO Green Plumbers and QWEL to Collaborate on Training and Certification Program
Critical Drainline Carry Study Proceeds with Funding in Place
NIST Test House Exceeds Goal; Ends Year with Energy to Spare
AHRI Files Petition for Reconsideration and Court Review of Department of Energy Walk-in Coolers and Freezers Energy Efficiency Rule
IAPMO Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Special Committees
Energy Department Announces Up to $31 Million for Initial Phases of Enhanced Geothermal Systems Field Observatory
Commercial Building Owners and Managers Will Invest Nearly $960 Billion in Energy Efficiency Retrofits from 2014-2023
CPUC Takes Further Steps To Modernize Electric Grid Through Non-Utility Owned Energy Resources
July 2014
IAPMO Joins Plumbing Industry Coalition in Support of Energy Efficiency Legislation
ANSI and EESCC Recommend 125 Ways to Advance Energy-efficiency Standardization
Electricity Use Slashed with Efficiency Controls for Heating, Cooling
More Than 5,500 Buildings to Compete in EPA's Fifth-Annual Energy Star Battle of the Buildings
Honda Smart Home US Offers Vision for Zero Carbon Living and Mobility
EPA Proposes Approval of New Climate-Friendly Refrigerants
Energy Department Makes Additional $4 Billion in Loan Guarantees Available for Innovative Renewable Energy and Efficient Energy Projects
New Energy Efficiency Standards for Furnace Fans to Reduce Carbon Pollution, Help Americans Save on Energy Bills
U.S. Residential Solar PV Installations Exceeded Commercial Installations for the First Time in Q1 2014
New USGBC Report Shows Growth in Demand for Green Homes: 150,000 Now LEED Certified
May 2014
IAPMO Seeks Proposals for 2015 Edition of Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement
The American Institute of Architects Select the 2014 COTE Top Ten Green Projects
Energy Department Announces National Champions of Student Energy Conservation Competition
New Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Motors and Walk-in Coolers and Freezers to Save on Energy Bills and Reduce Carbon Pollution
Better Buildings Challenge to Cut Energy Waste Grows by 1 Billion Square Feet
Team USA Members Selected for the Water Innovation Challenge
Colorado Legislature Passes WaterSense Fixture Bill
Test Procedures for Residential Clothes Washers; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
April 2014
U.S. DOE to Present Webinar on Compliance and Enforcement for Plumbing Products
Texas Town Awaits Approval for Toilet to Tap
EPA Releases Top 25 List of Cities with Most Energy Star Buildings
Energy Department Announces Winners of Student Competition to Drive Innovative Efficiency Solutions
Three Billion Square Feet of Green Building Space LEED®-Certified Major milestone for the global green building industry
Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Retrofits Will Surpass $127 Billion in Annual Market Value by 2023
White, Green or Black Roofs? Berkeley Lab Report Compares Economic Payoffs
IAPMO Invites Submissions to 2014 Scholarship Essay Competition: 'How Is the Planet's Energy Future Tied to the Innovation and Skill of the Plumbing and Mechanical Industry?'
ASHRAE Proposes to Move All Residential IAQ Requirements to Standard 62.2
February 2014
Rep. Negrete McLeod Hosts Roundtable Discussion at IAPMO Headquarters on Water Issues Facing California
World Plumbing Day Around the Corner
Eatherton, Erickson Listed Among Most Influential In Plumbing/Hydronics Industry
Early Bird Registration for International Emerging Technology Symposium
IAPMO Participates in Indian Workshop on Building and Construction Standards
Energy Department Announces Student Teams, Location for Solar Decathlon 2015
Mayors from 10 Major Cities Unite to Cut Climate Pollution from Buildings
Tackling Water, Sanitation, Energy Nexus Key to Sustainable Future – UN Officials
ASHRAE's Hot Climate Conference Kicks Off in Qatar
January 2014
IAPMO Named Recipient of National Institute of Building Sciences President Award
Proposal Seeks Change to Plumbing Codes
2014 IAPMO Scholarship Essay Competition: "How is the planet's energy future tied to the innovation and skill of the plumbing and mechanical industry?"
Kohler India Corp. Pvt. Limited Obtains First Three-Star 2013 WEP-I New Water Closet Listing from IAPMO India
U.S. Solar Industry Records Second Largest Quarter Ever
Gates Foundation Awards Grants to Develop Urine Powered Fuel Cells, Waterless Toilets and Solar Steam Sterilizers
Walgreens Debuts Nation's First Net Zero Energy Retail Store in Evanston, Ill.
"Fundamentals of Radiant Design": A new online workshop from Dave Yates and the Radiant Professionals Alliance
EPA Proposes Updates to Air Standards for Newly Manufactured Woodstoves and Heaters
December 2013 Headlines
Portland State Will Build Green Roof Research Site On Walmart's New North Portland Store
Joint ARCSA/ASPE Rainwater Catchment Systems Standard Receives ANSI Approval
Massachusetts Most Energy-Efficient State in 2013 with California Close Behind at #2, Mississippi is Most Improved
Energy Department Invests $12 Million to Slash Red Tape and Speed Solar Deployment for Homes and Businesses
US Building Automation Market Primed for Growth; Could Help Commercial Structures Cope with Rising Energy Costs
LEED v4, the Newest Version of LEED Green Building Program Launches at USGBC's Annual Greenbuild Conference
Varsity Theater is America's Best Restroom
Zero Net Energy Home Unveiled In Clovis California
November 2013 Headlines
IAPMO's Hansen to Co-Chair High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition
Vienna University of Technology Wins Solar Decathlon 2013!
IAPMO, Solar Keymark Network Sign MOU to Work Toward Global Certification Program for Solar Heating Products
First WaterSense Labeled Product Available for Commercial Kitchens
Energy Department Announces $60 Million to Drive Affordable, Efficient Solar Power
USGBC-NCC Launches Building Health Initiative
Purdue Innovation Kills Waterborne Microorganisms, Produces Safer Drinking Water
Water Citizen presents... A FREE webinar: Finding the Keys to Water In Congress: How YOU can Track, Testify on, and Transform Legislation on Water
September 2013 Headlines
U.S. Rep. McLeod Tours IAPMO World Headquarters, Addresses Green TC Meeting
WaterSense to Develop Flushometer-Valve Toilet Specification
IAPMO Awarded U.S. Commerce Department Grant to Increase U.S. Exports, Create Jobs
Lifelike Cooling for Sunbaked Windows Could Reduce AC Costs
AC Demand in Developing Countries Could Put Chill on Energy Supply
Dallas: Building a Greener City
WaterSense Labeled Products Save Americans Nearly $9 Billion
Philadelphia Law Requiring Large Buildings to Report Water and Energy Usage Starts October
Historic Energy Efficiency Rules Would Save Consumers Money and Cut Carbon Emissions
Become a Water Expert in Two Days
ARCSA Training Schedule
July 2013 Headlines
IAPMO Extends Deadline for Technical Committee Member Applicants
Berkeley Lab Releases Full Version of EnergyIQ Building Energy Benchmarking Tool
ASPE and ARCSA Join to Develop Stormwater Harvesting System Design Standard
Better Buildings Challenge Reports First Year's Savings; Partners on Track to Meet 2020 Goal
Texas Gov. Perry Signs Landmark Water Legislation
Nearly 100 Building Projects Test the Next Version of LEED
EPA Survey Shows $384 Billion Needed for Drinking Water Infrastructure by 2030
IAPMO Scholarship Essay Competition: "Which Steps Can the Plumbing/Mechanical Industries Take to Encourage Businesses and Individuals to 'Go Green'?"
May 2013 Headlines
IAPMO's DeMarco Testifies Before Powerful House Appropriators in Support of Water-Efficiency Efforts
IAPMO Seeking Technical Committee Members
IAPMO Scholarship Essay Competition: "Which Steps Can the Plumbing/Mechanical Industries Take to Encourage Businesses and Individuals to 'Go Green'?"
The IAPMO Group Presents a Valuable and Free Webinar on the "Affordable Care Act"
Berkeley Lab Study Shows Significant Potential for Deployment of Superefficient Air Conditioners
AIA Selects the 2013 COTE Top Ten Green Projects
Court Grants HARDI Opportunity to Challenge DOE's Decision-Making
New Energy Discovery Boosts Performance of See-through Solar Cells, Able to Generate Electricity on Glass Windows
DOE Publishes Methods for Estimating Energy Efficiency Savings
March 2013 Headlines
IAPMO Green Plumbers, KVCC Team Up for Fix a Leak Week
EPA Announces Cities with the Most Energy Star Buildings in the US
U.S. EPA Recognizes IAPMO R&T to Certify ENERGY STAR® Qualifying Swimming Pool Pumps
Minneapolis to Require Large Commercial Buildings to Report Energy and Water Use Starting in 2014
Saving 70 Percent or More of Energy Use in Your Home—Berkeley Lab Scientists Study the Deep Energy Retrofit
U.S. Solar Market Grows 76% in 2012; Now an Increasingly-Competitive Energy Source for Millions of Americans Today
February 2013 Headlines
Plumbing, Mechanical Industry Leaders to Co-Convene Fourth International Emerging Technology Symposium in 2014
Aging Water Infrastructure Drives Greater Use of Asset Management, According to New McGraw-Hill Construction Study
Milwaukee Installer Reflects on His Career In Solar
Fix a Leak Week 2013 Reminds Homeowners to Check for Leaks Inside and Out
WaterSense at Work Makes It Your Business to Be Water-Efficient
Energy Department Announces New SunShot Projects to Harness the Power of Big Data
HARDI Files Motion to Continue Regional Standards Lawsuit
Webinar - 2012 UPC Chapter 17 Rainwater Catchment
Celebrate World Plumbing Day March 11!
January 2013 Headlines
Energy Department Announces Six Projects to Develop Energy-Saving Windows, Roofs, and Heating and Cooling Equipment
IAPMO Seeking Technical Committee Members
IAPMO R&T Recognizes Center for Irrigation Technology as Laboratory for Testing of Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers
Danfoss co-Sponsors Public/Private Sector Discussion on Water-Energy Efficiency
Lewis University Receives $65,000 Grant for Rainwater Collection System
Tiny Structure Gives Big Boost to Solar Power
Today's Lesson: Go Green! Enter Global Green USA's Green School Makeover Competition
Governor Cuomo Launches "Build Smart NY" Initiative with Executive Order
ARCSA Training Schedule
December 2012 Headlines:
Rainwater Catchment System Design Standard Opens for First Public Review
Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition (PERC) Releases Long-Anticipated Results of Drainline Transport Study
ASPE Looking for Plumbing Systems Commissioning Experts to Help Develop New Standard
Webinar Wednesday: What's New in the IAPMO Green Plumbing and Mechanical Supplement with Mike Mitchell
EPA Recognizes Seven Communities for Smart Growth Achievement
The Installed Price of Solar Photovoltaic Systems in the U.S. Continues to Decline at a Rapid Pace
USGBC Launches Green Building Information Gateway
November 2012 Headlines:
ENERGY STAR Homes Accounted for 26% of New Construction in 2011
WaterSense Partners of the Year Help Americans Save Water, Money on Utility Bills
Water Efficiency Standard Opens for First Public Comment
IAPMO R&T Provides ENERGY STAR® Certification for Imperial's Electric Griddles
WaterFurnace 7 Series Named ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient 2012
RPA Announces Winners of System Design Showcase Competition
New App Lets Users Check Health of Waterways Anywhere in the U.S.
Ten Ways to Save Money, Energy and Protect Your Health This Winter
Fifth Public Comment Period Now Open for Update to USGBC's LEED Green Building Program
August 2012 Headlines:
IAPMO CEO Testifies Before U.S. Senate on Securing Nation's Water Future
IAPMO India Introduces First Uniform Solar Energy Code for India
EPA Kicks Off Third Annual Energy Star National Building Competition
The Market for Energy Efficiency Retrofits in Commercial Buildings Will Nearly Double by 2020, Reaching $152 Billion Worldwide
IAPMO's 2012 Uniform Swimming Pool and Solar Codes Available for Instant Download
ACEEE: United Kingdom Tops in Energy Efficiency, U.S. Lags in 9th Place
LEED-Certified Building Stock Swells to Two Billion Square Feet Worldwide
ARCSA Training Schedule
June 2012 Headlines:
Third International Emerging Technology Symposium Presentations Available for Viewing Online
IAPMO R&T Presents WaterSense® Seminar at 17th Kitchen and Bath China Exhibition
IAPMO Promotes Three as Senior Directors
Popular Choice Winners Announced for "Apps for Energy" Competition
Energy Department Announces SunShot Startup Investments and Competition to Unleash Cost-Competitive Solar Energy
U.S. Green Building Council Announces Changes to LEED 2012
RECS Data Show Decreased Energy Consumption Per Household
ARCSA's 2012 Annual Conference Is Just Around the Corner
ARCSA Training Schedule
May 2012 Headlines:
Quality and Value Driving Growth in the Green Building Market, According to New SmartMarket Report
IAPMO R&T First to Certify Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers to U.S. EPA WaterSense® Specification
Georgia Water Efficiency Law Provisions Based on IAPMO Green Code
Energy Secretary Chu Announces Montana Schools Win National Student Efficiency Competition
RPA Annual Membership Meeting and Conference Slated for Sept. 18 in Chicago
Energy Department Announces Funding to Develop "Plug-and-Play" Solar Energy Systems for Homeowners
Rooftop Solar Energy Program Wins Critical Approval From Los Angeles City Council
Nebraska Adopts Uniform Plumbing Code
World Plumbing Council Sponsors 2012 Education and Training Scholarship
IAPMO Scholarship Essay Competition
ARCSA Training Schedule
February 2012 Headlines:
EPA Presents Heat Metering Framework to Newly Formed Partnership of ASTM International and IAPMO
IAPMO Releases Report on Comments Books for 2012 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and 2012 Uniform Solar Energy Code
ASHRAE, IAPMO Sign MOU to Advance Built Environment Codes and Standards
Texas Town Runs Dry, Relies on Water Trucks
First Community of All WaterSense Labeled New Homes in the Nation
NHL Green, NHL Foundation launch 'Gallons For Goals' to restore water to freshwater streams
Energy Department Announces Over $12 Million to Spur Solar Energy Innovation
Energy Department Announces Student Teams, New Location for Solar Decathlon 2013
ARCSA Training Schedule
January 2012 Headlines:
RPA Membership Ratifies Move to IAPMO
IAPMO R&T to return as sponsor of Builder Concept Home Series
IAPMO Hires New Director of Solar Heating & Cooling Programs
Fix a Leak Week 2012
Steven H. Allen Installed as Green Mechanical Council Executive Director
Institute Releases Report on Industry Data Needs in Response to CBECS Announcement
GAO Study Finds Green Building Initiatives in Nonfederal Sector Could Benefit from More Interagency Collaboration
Congress Hampers LEED Certification for Department of Defense
Study Finds Homeowners Want Green Features
"Green" Beer Comes to Hale's Ales with Installation of Hybrid Solar Thermal System from Net Zero Impact
ARCSA and ASPE Join Forces to Offer Rainwater Harvesting Training
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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