Industry Standards News
What caused the cut in emissions?
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Regulations from the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) and other agencies have helped emission abatement efforts. The IATA has rolled out the four-pillar strategy that lays down the guidelines for the implementation of green measures to ratchet down fuel consumption and emissions.
Analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Greener Flight to Future - Investment Opportunities, reveals that although 2009 witnessed a drastic reduction in CO2 emission of the aviation by an estimated 8.5%, only 2% is attributed to enhanced efficiency, and the rest is largely due to the recession-induced decline in air traffic.
For more information, see www.financialservices.frost.com
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NEMA to serve on SGIP Governing Board
ROSSLYN, Va. – The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has announced that members and staff have been elected to represent the electroindustry in the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) Governing Board.
Developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), SGIP has been described as a “critical national security objective.”
For more information, see www.nama.org
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Organizations develop lighting standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lighting equipment manufacturers and energy efficiency organizations announced agreement on a legislative package that would create new minimum efficiency standards for many types of outdoor lighting products. If enacted, the standards would reduce U.S. lighting energy use by about 24 to 42 billion kWh annually, equivalent to the annual output of 3 to 6 new 1000 MW power plants (the typical size of a new nuclear unit).
The agreement was reached by the National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA; the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Alliance to Save Energy , and the Appliance Standards Awareness Project (ASAP); and Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E).
For more information, see www.ase.org
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ASHRAE introduces information program
ATLANTA – The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) introduces a program to inform building owners and operators about the energy use of buildings, much like a nutrition label on food.
The Building Energy Quotient (Building EQ) program will include both As Designed (asset) and In Operation (as operated) ratings for all building types except residential. It also will provide a detailed certificate with data on actual energy use, energy demand profiles, indoor air quality and other information that will enable building owners to evaluate and reduce their building’s energy use.
For more information, see www.ashrae.org
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NYC passes bills that promote energy efficiency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New York City has passed four bills that will greatly increase the energy efficiency of New York City’s commercial building stock.
The legislation, a group of four bills known as the Greener, Greater Buildings Plan, was enacted as part of the city’s PlaNYC commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030. Each of the bills passed with overwhelming majorities, with two achieving unanimous support. Major provisions of the legislation include:
- Annual ENERGY STAR performance benchmarking and public disclosure of energy and water information for public buildings and large private buildings;
- Energy audits and retrocommissioning for large buildings once every 10 years;
- Lighting upgrades and the sub-metering of tenant spaces greater than 10,000 square feet in large, privately owned buildings; and
- The creation of a New York City Energy Code that existing buildings must meet upon renovation.
For more information, see www.imt.org
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