This effort will encourage local weatherization providers to expand their traditional approach of addressing heating and cooling needs to a comprehensive whole house approach using more advanced, cost effective technologies. Climate Savers is the first partnership of its kind to address emissions reductions at the source. The coalition, launched today, will work with companies around the globe to craft practical ways to achieve energy efficiency goals and increase the use of clean energy technology. In joining Climate Savers, companies make specific commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and participate in an independent verification process. The companies agreed to extend their energy conservation focus and specify company wide targets for reducing CO 2 emissions.
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A national competition was launched last week to seek designs for a 30,000 square foot Sun Wall on the Forrestal Building. The contest is sponsored by the DOE and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory, in cooperation with the American Institute of Architects and the Architectural Engineering Institute. The competition is open to amateur or professional architects, building designers and engineers. Entries will be accepted from individuals or firms, educational institutions and other professional enterprises. The registration deadline is July 1, and awards will be presented on October 3.