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Energy and Atmosphere

Energy and Atmosphere

CSR Building Materials Rockwool Insulation

Rockwool is a type of naturally occurring fibrous mineral formation that is a byproduct of volcanic activity. Rockwool fibers may be manufactured on an industrial level by melting and spinning basalt and dolomite into thin strands which are then treated and molded for various uses, such as insulation. CSR’s rockwool insulation products may:
Increase Building Durability, Reduce Demand for Raw Materials, Conserve Energy and Electricity, Improve Indoor Environmental Quality.

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ITC Steam Temperature Control System

The patent-pending ITC Steam temperature Control System regulates steam temperature from a boiler or third party utility by providing a well-defined sequence of instructions for the operation of a digital steam pressure controller system.

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Onicon System 10 BTU Meter: A Better Way to Track Water Temperature?

Onicon System - 10 BTU Meter is a certified calibrated precision metering for your building systems’ energy, flow and temperature data at your fingertips.
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Green Apple Energy: T8-LED

The Green Apple Energy T8 LED is a self-ballasted, light-emitting-diode (LED) lamp which can be used as a replacement for the various less efficient, traditional lighting technologies commonly found in conventional buildings.

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Thermal Insulation: How do I Track its Performance for LEED?

Ed answers a reader question on thermal insulation that reduces energy usage and how to measure improvement in heating/cooling performance.
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Solar Panel Placement: How to Get Maximum Solar Energy Collection

Dave answers a reader question regarding an electrical easement that potentially threatens the installation of solar panels on his family's property.
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Electric Tankless Hot Water Heaters: Do They Require External Venting?

Brian answers a reader question on the installation of electric tankless hot water heaters.
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LEED NC EA Credit 4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management

David answers a reader question about options for achieving LEED NC EA Credit 4, Enhanced Refrigerant Management.
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Colorado Carpet Recycling: Can my Carpet Become Insulation?

Dave answers a question on recycling carpet and whether recycled carpet may be used as insulation.
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Wireless Energy Harvesting: RFID Sensors That Generate Power?

David answers a reader question about wireless RFID sensors that harvest energy in order to operate.
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