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Where We’ll be in January
On January 16, Alexi Miller, Senior Project Manager, will present “Taking the (Fuel) Blinders off Energy Codes Part 2: Metrics and Mechanics in the Modern Era” at the ASHRAE Winter Conference. On January 24, Cathy Higgins, Research Director, will attend the...
Getting to Zero—Taking Action on Carbon
Published in Laboratory Equipment: Architecture 2030 estimates an addition of 2.5 trillion square feet of buildings to the planet by 2060, equivalent to building another New York City every 34 days—heightening the sense of urgency for designers to focus on...
NBI is Seeking a Project Analyst
NBI is seeking a Project Analyst. The position requires a motivated, self-starter with strong organizational, technical and analytical capabilities. While Project Analysts may work in any of NBI’s three program areas (Zero Energy Leadership and Market Development, Building and Program...
“GridOptimal” Buildings Can Smooth Transition to Renewables
Published by BuildingGreen: Getting a solar array on your project might seem like a huge triumph, but there could be a downside. Too much “distributed generation” (grid-connected power generation coming from individual buildings) can disrupt how the electrical grid works,...
Radiating Efficiency
Published by Net Zero Buildings (page 12): Because of the drive for optimized energy efficiency, design teams need to look at alternative HVAC methods in order to meet energy goals. A recent NBI report on radiant heating and cooling in...
Zero Net Energy Awards For California Schools
Published by Facility Executive: Five exemplary individuals, school districts, and school projects have been honored with with ZNE School Leadership Awards for innovation and leadership in driving a new zero net energy (ZNE) standard for school environments in California. ZNE...
Cathy Higgins recognized as a 2018 Women of Vision Honoree
Published in the Daily Journal of Commerce: Cathy Higgins, Research Director, was recently recognized as a 2018 Women of Vision honoree by the Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce. The annual Women of Vision awards recognize women in the Portland, Oregon,...
RESTalk Interview with Eric Makela
Eric Makela, Associate Director, takes us on a journey through energy codes in a RESTalk interview. Learn how HERS raters influence the development of the IECC and more. Eric is the perfect tour guide, as he has spent the last...
Aiming For Zero Energy In Existing Buildings
Published by Facility Executive and written by Senior Project Manager, Alexi Miller: As the extreme weather impacts of a changing climate become more urgent, cities and states are racing to put in place strategies that will reduce carbon emissions, including...