Archive for the 'Press Releases' Category
Mar
23
ASHRAE Opens Registration for free webcast on net zero buildings.
March 23, 2016 | Comments Off on ASHRAE Opens Registration for free webcast on net zero buildings.
Registration for “Making Net Zero Net Positive: Solving the Efficiency & Cost Paradox” opened as of March 21. This free webcast, scheduled for April 21, 2016 from 1–4 pm EDT and offered by ASHRAE’s Chapter Technology Transfer Committee (CTTC), will feature presenters discussing technical and financial challenges in achieving net zero buildings. Presenters include David Underwood (ASHRAE), Marc Brune (PAE), Philip Macey (AIA), and Paul Torcellini (NREL).
Mar
23
EPA Grants support integrated pest management in schools.
March 23, 2016 | Comments Off on EPA Grants support integrated pest management in schools.
EPA awarded $241,000 to National Environmental Health Association for NEHA Mentorship Program for Developing School IPM Capabilities. Project will promote environmentally sensitive pest management in schools through mentorship program between lo…
Mar
23
ASTM Guide aids chemically impacted site assessment/repurposing.
March 23, 2016 | Comments Off on ASTM Guide aids chemically impacted site assessment/repurposing.
E3033, Guide for Beneficial Use of Landfills and Chemically Impacted Sites, will help environmental professionals assess or repurpose landfills and chemically impacted sites. Approved by ASTM International, guide is based on information from several …
Mar
23
BIO Applauds Iowa Senate’s renewable chemical tax credit passage.
March 23, 2016 | Comments Off on BIO Applauds Iowa Senate’s renewable chemical tax credit passage.
BIO applauded Iowa’s Senate for approving 5-year, $105 million production tax credit for renewable chemicals and helping to drive innovation in this new sector. Speaking on behalf of BIO, vice president of its Industrial and Environmental Section Brent Erickson pledged to support Iowa legislature, other states, and federal government in helping “to level the playing field in economic development incentives for renewable chemical and biobased manufacturing technologies.”
Mar
23
ASC Spring Expo reaches record levels.
March 23, 2016 | Comments Off on ASC Spring Expo reaches record levels.
ASC Spring Convention and EXPO 2016 will feature 82 companies. According to ASC president Matthew E. Croson, the event “connects new and emerging technologies to the formulating community.” Since 2010, ASC Spring EXPO has experienced growth. There were 52 companies in 2010 and, due to 7% compounded annual growth rate and commitment to emphasize technically oriented programming, overall event has expanded from average of 350 attendees during 2000s to reaching 550–600 attendees in 2014–2016.
Mar
23
Wireless Intercom Systems support workgroup communications.
March 23, 2016 | Comments Off on Wireless Intercom Systems support workgroup communications.
Powered by MULTIVOICE technology, OTTO Connect 200 Series supports up to 8 simultaneous speakers on single channel and virtually unlimited listeners over secure and clear communications network. Intercoms and headsets feature full-duplex, hands-free communication over distances up to 4,000 ft and with up to 18 hours of talk time. Operating in 900 MHz frequency band, each intercom has 6 channels and comes with user’s choice of headset equipped with DSP noise-canceling technology.