Posted October 15, 2009 by Nick Zigelbaum in Solving Global Warming
Following my previous post on Laggards, this post intends to detail the status of advanced state codes, the middle of the curve. There are now a growing number of states that develop and maintain their own building code. Some states,...continued→
Posted October 12, 2009 by Nick Zigelbaum in Living Sustainably, Solving Global Warming, U.S. Law and Policy
It seems that many organizations are striving towards some form of zero-energy buildings. From code organizations (ASHRAE, IECC) to states (California, Massachusetts, Florida) to cities (Austin, TX) to non-profits (Architecture 2030) and even some future-thinking developers and designers (Zero-Energy Design,...continued→
Posted October 8, 2009 by Nick Zigelbaum in Solving Global Warming
Following my previous post on Strategies for Promoting Energy Efficiency in Buildings, I'd like to elaborate on the first bullet, or the far left of the curve. In this portion of the building market, we have the laggards and the...continued→
Posted October 1, 2009 by Nick Zigelbaum in Solving Global Warming
I developed the following graphic for a presentation to a visiting Chinese delegation. I believe it sums up our building energy efficiency strategies simply and effectively and would like to share it with you. An Explanation: The dotted line curve...continued→
Posted September 2, 2009 by Nick Zigelbaum in Solving Global Warming
India wants the world to know that it will be part of the international solution to climate change. In an encouraging announcement of the National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency last week, India's Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, said it was...continued→
Posted June 5, 2009 by Nick Zigelbaum in Solving Global Warming
On Thursday, May 28th, with support from builders, labor and environmental groups Assembly Bill 828 passed out of the Assembly with 50 "yes" votes out of 80. The bill explicitly authorizes the participation of expert state agencies in the development...continued→
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