Archive for the 'Press Releases' Category
Mar
7
NIST Net-Zero House quadruples energy surplus in second year.
March 7, 2016 | Comments Off on NIST Net-Zero House quadruples energy surplus in second year.
Adjustments to ventilation and temperature control systems, along with one mild winter, helped net-zero-energy house at NIST quadruple surplus energy it sent to power grid during its second year-long demonstration. From February 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016, this 2-story, 4-bedroom house’s rooftop solar power system generated 13,717 kW hr of electricity. This eliminated annual electricity bill of ~$3,670 and garnered ~$80 refund check from local utility for 2,139 kW-hr energy surplus.
Mar
7
EPA Takes Steps to prevent paraquat-related poisonings.
March 7, 2016 | Comments Off on EPA Takes Steps to prevent paraquat-related poisonings.
To prevent poisonings caused by accidental ingestion of paraquat, which can also cause severe injuries or death from skin/eye exposure, EPA proposes closed-system packaging exclusive to proper application equipment, special training for cer…
Mar
7
NAM to help manufacturers with export compliance.
March 7, 2016 | Comments Off on NAM to help manufacturers with export compliance.
Manufacturers’ Center for Legal Action is launching a new program—the Manufacturers’ Compliance Institute Global—to provide legal advice on export controls, sanctions, customs, and other market-entry fundamentals. Program will…
Mar
7
Multiple Industry Standards support National Nutrition Month.
March 7, 2016 | Comments Off on Multiple Industry Standards support National Nutrition Month.
National Nutrition Month serves up reminders to pay closer attention to eating habits for healthier lifestyle. This year’s theme throws light on the fact that healthy meals can also be delicious. Backing standards enabling such healthy-and-tasty dishes include ASTM F1484-15, Standard Test Methods for Performance of Steam Cookers; ISO 15648:2004, Butter – Determination of salt content – Potentiometric method; and NSF/ANSI 173-2013, Dietary supplements.
Mar
7
ANSI Accredited Standards Committee reaffirms lamp standards.
March 7, 2016 | Comments Off on ANSI Accredited Standards Committee reaffirms lamp standards.
NEMA announced that ANSI Accredited Standards Committee C78 reaffirmed 6 standards now available for purchase on the NEMA website. Reaffirmed American National Standards for Electric Lamps include: ANSI C78.1460-2004 (R2015), ANSI C78.LL 1256-20…
Mar
7
OFC 2016 to deliver comprehensive mix of programming.
March 7, 2016 | Comments Off on OFC 2016 to deliver comprehensive mix of programming.
Taking place March 20–24, OFC 2016 is the most comprehensive international event for both the science and business of optical communications. Event will host thousands of attendees from around the globe, more than 560 exhibiting compa…