Friday, November 16th, 2007
Product choices and considerations for energy savings
Thermafiber’s Mineral Wool Insulation contains over 80% recycled content and helps projects qualify for LEED Green Building Credits.
by Dr. Guido Wimmers
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Insulation is only one component of many in the building envelope - but arguably the most critical one in determining energy savings and interior thermal comfort. Every aspect of the envelope design must be considered including the air tightness and the positioning of windows within the thickness of the walls. (more…)
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Sunday, May 6th, 2007
The Solar Ark outside one of Sanyo’s Japanese factories has over 5,000 PV panels generating 530,000kWh annually, which is the energy equivalent to 128,610 litres of petroleum, and representing a CO2 reduction of 95 tons/year. [Courtesy Sanyo Canada Inc.]
by Josef Ayoub
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Decentralized, renewable and environmentally-friendly sources of energy will play a key role in reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. Of the emerging green energy technologies, Building Integrated Photovoltaics [BIPV] is one that is approaching commercial viability in Canada. (more…)
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