Chatham University’s, an internationally recognized leader in sustainability, Eden Hall Campus is the first in the world built from the ground up for the study of sustainable living, learning and development and using the latest in environmentally responsible technology, design and innovation. Eden Hall, designed to accommodate 1,500 students, is self-sustaining in every way Read more
Sustainability
Chatham University’s, an internationally recognized leader in sustainability, Eden Hall Campus is the first in the world built from the ground up for the study of sustainable living, learning and development and using the latest in environmentally responsible technology, design and innovation. Eden Hall, designed to accommodate 1,500 students, is self-sustaining in every way by producing zero carbon emissions and more energy than it consumes.
“We congratulate Chatham University and its pioneering efforts, the first in the world from the ground up for the study of sustainability, to minimize energy consumption throughout the campus for their “zero energy” project,” says Matthew Beasley, director of sales for Wilo USA. “We are proud to be a part of this ground breaking endeavor with our adjustable energy-saving Wilo Stratos Class A pumps with EC motors.”
“Pumps often go unnoticed in the pursuit of energy savings, using high-efficiency pumps like Wilo’s can yield energy-savings of 80% or more. Important when you realize pumps can account for 20% or more of a building’s electrical energy usage,” says Beasley.
“Furthermore our Energy Solutions Division can help colleges like Chatham save energy by providing energy assessments, utility rebates, incentive services, life cycle cost analysis, ROI, and remote monitoring and service contracts. We back up our confidence in our pumps with an industry-leading four-year warranty,” concludes Beasley.
Wilo Stratos Commercial High-Efficiency Circulators powered by EC motor technology deliver up to 285 USGPM while reducing energy consumption up to 80%. Stratos is the world’s first high-efficiency circulators. Operation is simple: a “red button” controls all essential functions. The Stratos is the first electronically controlled wet-rotor circulator for heating that is also designed to avoid condensate, making it available as part of a cooling water systems for air conditioning and industrial refrigeration.
Greensource CDi Series SM Model heat pumps available in packaged & split systems Split models separate condenser & fan coil for application flexibility Up to 33 EER (Part Load) – 24 EER (Full Load) with split model Condenser section can be installed outside the home The Bosch Greensource CDi Series SM Model residential geothermal heat pump Read more
- Greensource CDi Series SM Model heat pumps available in packaged & split systems
- Split models separate condenser & fan coil for application flexibility
- Up to 33 EER (Part Load) – 24 EER (Full Load) with split model
- Condenser section can be installed outside the home
The Bosch Greensource CDi Series SM Model residential geothermal heat pump is now available in a split system for applications seeking to separate the condenser unit from the fan coil.
A split system allows the installer to separate the condenser section up to 75 feet away from the fan coil section to isolate sound, vibration and unwanted heat from the conditioned space. The condenser may be located indoors or outdoors.
The highly efficient CDi Series SM Split Model geothermal heat pump system comes equipped with Bosch’s commitment to quality, including up to 33.0 EER (part load) and up to 24.0 EER (full load) GWHP. Greensource CDi Series SM split models use a Bosch communicating thermostat that displays alerts and controls not only air temperature but also humidity levels.
Greensource CDi Series heat pumps – packaged and split models – are designed and built in Bosch’s ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They serve as a platform for renewable energy products in a residential comfort control system.
Both packaged and split models are ENERGY STAR rated and are awarded
ENERGY STAR 2014 Most Efficient product recognition. The new CDi Series meets ENERGY STAR Tier 3 requirements, making it eligible for up to a 30% tax credit. (See BoschGeo.com for details.)
Advantages for the installer include configurability – return air can be customized for the job, either left side, right side, or back or top of unit.
Encased in a white prepainted steel cabinet, each unit is equipped with scroll compressor technology for two-stage operation, a patent pending floating base pan, stainless steel drain pan, and an evaporator coil with tin-plated hair pins for durability and reliability. With an operating sound level as low as 52 dB, CDi Series units are some of the quietest in the industry.
Bosch provides 10-year parts and labor limited warranties on the CDi Series SM Model and split systems.
Awards Program Seeks Entries of Energy-Efficient Installations Commercial-Industrial Category Added in 2014 Children’s Art Contest for Three Age Categories Londonderry, New Hampshire – Bosch Thermotechnology is kicking off its annual Green Living Awards contest on Earth Day. The contest made its debut for North America last year. 2013 winners included: Total System Solution Harold Read more
- Awards Program Seeks Entries of Energy-Efficient Installations
- Commercial-Industrial Category Added in 2014
- Children’s Art Contest for Three Age Categories
Londonderry, New Hampshire – Bosch Thermotechnology is kicking off its annual Green Living Awards contest on Earth Day. The contest made its debut for North America last year. 2013 winners included:
Total System Solution
Harold Turner
HL Turner Group, Concord, New Hampshire
A/C Geothermal
Tim Cutler
TJ’s Plumbing, Attleboro, MA
Floor/Wall-Mounted Boilers
Dustin Oliver
Integrity Services, Jefferson, Maine
The contest seeks entries of energy efficient project installations using Bosch Thermotechnology heating and cooling products and recognizes best entries with gift cards and recognition prizes. A selected panel of judges from Bosch Thermotechnology considers entries from the United States and Canada.
With the addition of commercial size projects, the Green Living Awards contest now embraces the full building spectrum and is open to contractors, consulting engineers, building owners and architects. Bosch Thermotechnology products include boilers (floor & wall-mounted), combi boilers, tankless water heaters,
DHW storage tanks and geothermal heat pumps. There are two award categories – residential and commercial – and best entries will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each category. First-place winners in each category will be invited to an awards ceremony during the 2015 AHR Expo in Chicago next January.
An accompanying Children’s Art, Photography and Creative Writing Contest awards cash prizes to entries based on age and creative expression from children in three age groups: 2-6, 7-11 and 12-16 years. The 2013 winners were:
Grand Prize, Age 12-16
Noelle Cordero, Margate, Florida
“Step by Step”
Age 7-11
Daisy Mayoh, Providence, RI
“Go Green”
Age 2-6
Bronson Rhoads, Lebanon, Ohio
“Me and My Dad Make This World Greener”
The Green Living Awards recognize the best Bosch Green installations that demonstrate energy efficiency and sustainability in service to the environment. In a similar fashion, the Kid’s Art Contest is meant to foster respect for the environment while encouraging creativity.
The project contest runs until December 15, 2014 for submitting entries. To qualify, submitted project work must have been completed between January 1, 2013 and November 30, 2014. The Kid’s Art Contest runs until November 30 for submitting entries.
For more information and to complete entry forms for both contests, visit www.BoschHeatingandCooling.com/GLA .
Contact:
Craig Lazinsky
Bosch Thermotechnology
Phone: +1 603-965-7445
craig.lazinsky@us.bosch.com
From March 17 to 23, 2014, WaterSense partners held more than 50 events across more than 15 U.S. states and Canada in celebration of EPA’s sixth annual Fix a Leak Week. The national awareness campaign encourages Americans to help put a stop to the more than 1 trillion gallons of water lost annually due to Read more
From March 17 to 23, 2014, WaterSense partners held more than 50 events across more than 15 U.S. states and Canada in celebration of EPA’s sixth annual Fix a Leak Week. The national awareness campaign encourages Americans to help put a stop to the more than 1 trillion gallons of water lost annually due to household leaks. In honor of this year’s “Chasing Leaks” theme, partners held a variety of road races and race-themed events, inspiring consumers to chase down water-wasting culprits.
From coast to coast, WaterSense partners set the pace for water savings by educating hundreds of homeowners about the importance of nipping drips inside and out. Here are a few examples of how partners helped consumers catch running toilets and compete for water savings:
- To kick off Fix a Leak Week, the City of Santa Rosa, California, hit the ground running with the city’s third annual St. Patrick’s Day 5k . Adding a little extra “green” to the race, the city’s Water-Use Efficiency Team hosted a booth with giveaways, activities, and water efficiency tips.
- The Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) held its fourth annual One for Water 4-Miler race on March 22, 2014. Runners raced alongside AMWUA’s life-sized toilet mascot, Leaky “Loo” McFlapper and Flo the WaterSense spokesgallon. The event also featured a family fun festival, which promoted finding and fixing leaks indoors and out.
- The City of Charlottesville, Virginia, once again hosted the Fix a Leak Week Family 5k , featuring activities, water-saving tips, and a prize for catching its own running toilet mascot. To help participants learn how to do it themselves, the event held a demonstration on how to fix leaks.
- In Utah, the City of St. George and Washington County Water Conservancy District partnered with the Spectrum 10k and entered a runner dressed in a toilet costume. Race packets contained Fix a Leak Week information, and the two organizations hosted an informational booth where participants could pledge to fix household leaks.
- The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District’s second annual Water Drop Dash 5k Race and Water Festival offered a children’s fun run and a 5k race along the Chattahoochee River. The festivities culminated with water conservation education and activities at the Water Festival.
- Colorado Springs Utilities’ water conservation mascot Dewey the Drop hosted an educational booth at the local Jack Quinn’s running club weekly 5k run. Participants and visitors received toilet leak-detection dye tablets and information about fixing leaks around the home.
- WasteWater Education in Benzonia, Michigan, held a “virtual” Golden Plunger Relay Race on Twitter. Users formed Twitter “teams” competing to see which online group could achieve the highest number of retweets, or the greatest Twittersphere distance covered, for a prize. The Twitter user posting the most original screenshot of where a Golden Plunger was sighted also won a prize. The inaugural winners were AMWUA’s “Fix a Leak Week Arizona” campaign and the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.
The EPA WaterSense Facebook map tracked these events and more. Learn ways you can continue to chase leaks year-round by checking out tips for finding and fixing leaks inside
Pentair earns award for protecting the environment through manufacturing energy-efficient products Sanford, N.C., April 3, 2014 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Pentair Aquatic Systems as a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products and educating consumers about Read more
Pentair earns award for protecting the environment through manufacturing energy-efficient products
Sanford, N.C., April 3, 2014 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Pentair Aquatic Systems as a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products and educating consumers about energy efficiency. Pentair’s accomplishments will be recognized in Washington, D.C. on April 29, 2014.
Pentair, an ENERGY STAR partner since 2013, will be honored for its leadership in manufacturing products that earn the ENERGY STAR, the government-backed symbol of energy efficiency.
“Pentair Aquatic Systems continues to be a leader in swimming pool industry innovation,” said Karl R. Frykman, President, Pentair Aquatic Systems. “Pentair was the first manufacturer to earn ENERGY STAR certification on its pool pumps. Additionally, it was the first manufacturer to introduce variable speed technology to the pool industry, years ahead of any other manufacturer. We are constantly working to develop more products which allow our customers to enjoy the pool lifestyle while being energy efficient.”
To earn the ENERGY STAR certification, pool pumps must be at least 30-72 percent more energy efficient than typical pumps. In 2013 all Pentair variable speed pump models and most two-speed models earned ENERGY STAR certification. Currently, 53 Pentair pool pump models carry the ENERGY STAR.
Through 2013, with help from ENERGY STAR, American families and businesses have saved $297 billion on utility bills and prevented more than 2.1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
The 2014 Partner of the Year Awards are given to a variety of organizations to recognize their contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through superior energy efficiency. Award winners are selected from the 16,000 organizations that participate in the ENERGY STAR program.
“Pentair is helping consumers save money and reduce harmful carbon pollution by producing energy-efficient ENERGY STAR products,” said EPA Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe. “This outstanding effort in product manufacturing demonstrates a commitment to reducing our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.”