Page 7 - Advanced Technology for Energy and Water Saving

CONTENTS

Contents

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR ........................................................................................2

GREEN BUILDING PYRAMID ...............................................................................4

ENERGY USAGE: HEATING AND COOLING ...................................................9
1. Geothermal Heating and Cooling ........................................................................10

2. Wood and Biomass ..................................................................................................12
3. Whole House and Spot Ventilation.....................................................................13

4. Electric Heat Pump Systems ...............................................................................15

THE 100 PERCENT HOUSE .................................................................................19

POWERING DOWN: TECHNOLOGY TO THE RESCUE ............................20

HUNTING THE PHANTOM-ENERGY VAMPIRES .......................................26

SAVING WATER (With a Little Help From Technology) .....................29

CASE STUDIES: ENERGY SAVING STRATEGIES

Utilities such as NV Energy have developed a diverse portfolio of options for
building owners, construction pros and end users. The goal: business as
usual for the client, but with major energy savings in place.

PowerShift .....................................................................................................................8
Business-Friendly Incentives ...............................................................................14

Demand Side Management ..................................................................................18
Rooftop Economizers .............................................................................................28

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