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Tina Aardemae is a senior engineer with DNV GL. She has been working in energy efficiency and sustainability since 2009. Incentives could be offered to move the production line entirely to ENERGY STAR®-levels (or ZNE-ready, in places like California where it will soon be code for permanent homes, including modular) The benefit of a single production line is reduced cost for both the manufacturer and consumer. In just two more years, ZNE will become the residential code for California, with several other states and regions also on the path to setting more aggressive building codes. The author enjoys trail running, eco-travel, and learning about passive house and zero net energy. For more information, go to www.dNV GL.com/sustainable Buildings and Communities. You can visit www.zero net energy.org/ zne.org.uk/zne.uk. You can find out more.
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In too many cases, utility new construction programs only consider energy efficiency. This leaves untapped opportunities (and money) on the table for utilities and their customers. New construction programs will need to go beyond just EE, and look at what type and how.
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Green Aviation
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Novo mesto is the administrative, economic, ecclesiastical, cultural, educational, medical and sports centre of Slovenia. It is recognisable by its exceptionally successful pharmaceutical, automotive, construction, textile and other industries. The operation of its public buildings.
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IoT - Equipped LED lighting systems enhance Energy Efficiency
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This covers information about the underlying process, the protocols, benefits for industry and project developers. We also cover understanding of the quality assurance and the technical assistance the ICP team can offer. Here you can find answers to questions we have received from all over.
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FAQ 2: ICP protocols (ENG)
This covers information about the underlying process, the protocols, benefits for industry and project developers. We also cover understanding of the quality assurance and the technical assistance the ICP team can offer. Here you can find answers to questions we have received from all over.
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FAQ 3: What ICP can do for industry? (ENG)
This covers information about the underlying process, the protocols, benefits for industry and project developers. We also cover understanding of the quality assurance and the technical assistance the ICP team can offer. Here you can find answers to questions we have received from all over.
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