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Government Halts Study on Coal Mining Risks
The study of the health impact of mountaintop removal was launched by the Obama administration
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Heavy Timber Assemblies Earn Fire Rating
Glulam beam-to-column connections earn a one-hour fire rating in tests — a boost for mass timber construction
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Developers Discover That People Like to Walk
Master planned communities are more likely to offer walking opportunities than in the past — and buyers are responding
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Los Angeles Lightens Streets in Bid to Stay Cool
An application of a gray-colored sealer helps lower road temperatures and help keep buildings cooler
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Dutch Utility Reinvents Its Mission
This utility is no longer selling electricity as a commodity; instead, it is looking for ways of ‘selling energy as a service’
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A New Online HVAC Calculator Is Available
Elite Software says its software works on smartphones, tablets, and internet-connected computers
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Eclipse Will Provide Training for Grid Operators
The brief reduction in PV power production will give utilities a chance to test modeling and prepare for the future
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Hearings Open on Solar Panel Trade Case
Opponents warn that new tariffs on imported solar technology could put thousands of American jobs at risk and double the cost of PV modules
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Ontario Plans Building Code Revisions
Proposed changes support government efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency
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Hack Turns Amazon Echo Into a Wiretap
Researcher shows older models of the wi-fi device can stream audio to a distant server without the owner's knowledge