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NECA Zeros in on Green Energy
September 12, 2007 // Published as a news service by IHS
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| The 2007 National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Convention and Trade Show will focus on helping the electrical industry increase its proficiency in "green" energy and building systems.
One section of the trade show, and an entire day of convention activities, will be related to green energy and construction.
Investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency reached a record $100 billion in 2006, a 43% increase over the previous year, according to a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report.
"An increasing number of our contractors, especially in California and on the West Coast, are involved in the 'green' trend," said Beth Ellis, executive director of conventions and expositions for NECA.
According to NECA, the green focus of the convention will include information on the wind, solar and renewable energy industries, and will highlight technologies that are providing new opportunities for electrical contractors.
"Think Green Day," on Sunday, Oct. 7, will kick off with a management seminar on Emerging Green Markets and include several hands-on technical workshops scheduled throughout the day, including:
- Emerging Green Markets: The Role of the Electrical Contractor on Green Building Projects - Results of this ELECTRI International research project covers: Definition and history of green buildings, key market drivers, standards and areas of opportunity for electrical contractors, together with suggested strategies to expand business around Green Building Projects.
- Residential Green Products & Energy Efficiency - Covers the latest efficiency technologies from compact fluorescent lighting and high-efficiency heating and air conditioning, to electronic home automation controls. A sampling of Energy Star and utility programs across the country will show cost savings and upfront funds available to build green.
- Bright Future in Solar Energy - The fundamentals of photovoltaic systems, descriptions of residential through large scale installations, BIPV (building integrated photovoltaics) and a brief overview of governmental and state programs.
- Energy Efficiency/Green Products & Fire Stops – Systems, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), measure impact on the environment while maintaining safety; this session reviews basic firestop techniques and energy efficiency practices using green products.
Two pre-convention workshops, offered on Oct. 5, will help industry participants take root in the green market:
- It's Not Easy Being Green - But It's Profitable.
- National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee on Photovoltaics & Distributed Generation.
NECA 2007 San Francisco will be held at the Moscone Center, Oct. 5-8. Additional information is available on the NECA web site at http://www.necaconvention.org.
Source: National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).
| Building Energy Efficiency Standards |
ARI GUIDELINE V
Calculating the Efficiency of Energy Recovery Ventilation and its Effect on Efficiency and Sizing of Building HVAC Systems |
DIN V 18599-2
Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 2: Net energy demand for heating and cooling of building zones |
DIN EN 15232
(DRAFT) Calculation methods for energy efficiency improvements by the application of integrated building automation systems; German version prEN 15232:2005 |
BSI BS EN 832
Thermal Performance of Buildings - Calculation of Energy Use for Heating - Residential Buildings-CORR 11044: July 2001 |
DIN V 4701-10
Energy efficiency of heating and ventilation systems in buildings - Part 10: Heating, domestic hot water supply, ventilation |
DIN V 18599-1
Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 1: General balancing procedures, terms and definitions, zoning and evaluation of energy sources |
DIN V 18599-2
Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 2: Net energy demand for heating and cooling of building zones |
DIN V 18599-3
Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 3: Net energy demand for air conditioning |
DIN V 18599-4
Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 4: Net and final energy demand for lighting |
DIN V 18599-5
Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 5: Final energy demand of heating systems |
DIN V 18599-6
Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 6: Final energy demand of ventilation systems and air heating systems for residential buildings |
DIN V 18599-7
Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 7: Final energy demand of air-handling and air-conditioning systems for non-residential buildings |
DIN V 18599-8
Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 8: Net and final energy demand of domestic hot water systems |
DIN V 18599-9
Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 9: Final and primary energy demand of combined heat and power generation plants |
DIN V 18599-10
Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 10: Boundary conditions of use, climatic data |
DIN EN 15232
(DRAFT) Calculation methods for energy efficiency improvements by the application of integrated building automation systems; German version prEN 15232:2005 |
DIN EN 15316-1
(DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 1: General; German version prEN 15316-1:2005 |
DIN EN 15316-2-1
(DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 2-1: Space heating emission systems; German version prEN 15316-2-1:2005 |
DIN EN 15316-2-3
(DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 2-3: Space heating distribution systems; German version prEN 15316-2-3:2005 |
DIN EN 15316-3-1
(DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculations of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 3-1: Domestic hot water systems, characterisation of needs (tapping requirements); German version prEN 15316-3-1:2005 |
DIN EN 15316-3-2
(DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculations of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 3-2: Domestic hot water systems, distribution; German version prEN 15316-3-2:2005 |
DIN EN 15316-3-3
(DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculations of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 3-3: Domestic hot water systems, generation; German version prEN 15316-3-3:2005 |
DIN EN 15316-4-1
(DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 4-1: Space heating generation systems, combustion systems; German version prEN 15316-4-1:2005 |
DIN EN 15316-4-2
(DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 4-2: Space heating generation systems, heat pump systems; German version prEN 15316-4-2:2005 |
DIN EN 15316-4-3
(DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 4-3 - Space heating generation systems, thermal solar systems; German version prEN 15316-4-3:2005 |
DIN EN 15316-4-4
(DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 4-4: Space heating generation systems, the performance and quality of CHP electricity and heat; German version prEN 15316-4-4:2005 |
DIN EN 15316-4-5
(DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 4-5: Space heating generation systems, the performance and quality of district heating and large volume systems; German version prEN 15316-4-5:2005 |
DIN EN 15316-4-6
(DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 4-6: Space heating generation systems, the performance of other renewables heat and electricity; German version prEN 15316-4-6:2005 |
NAVY MIL-HDBK-1003/19
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