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Chicago Landmark To Reduce Energy 80% CHICAGO—Sears Tower, that bronze-black monument that forms the 110-story peak of the skyline here and stands as the tallest office building in the Western Hemisphere, has a new name and will soon have another new feature: rooftop wind turbines. The building’s owners say the turbines are part of a $350 million retrofit of the 1970s-era modernist building now named Willis Tower. The plan is to reduce electricity use by 80% over five years through upgrades in the glass exterior, internal lighting, heating, cooling and elevator systems. With 4.5 million ft2 (418 000 m2) of office and retail space, 16,000 windows and 104 elevators, the project is bound to be one of the most substantial green renovations ever tried on one site, planners said. Willis Tower is significantly larger than the 102-story, 2.6 million ft2 (242 000 m2) Empire State Building, which is also undergoing renovation to reduce energy consumption. “If we can take care of one building that size, it has a huge impact on society,” said Adrian Smith, an architect whose firm designed the renovation. “It is a village in and of itself.” Mtoe 6,000 Developed Developing 4,000 2,000 0 1978 1988 1998 2008 Energy consumption based on metric tons of oil equivalent. Center of Gravity Shifts For Energy Consumption LONDON—Energy consumption in the developed world fell by 1.3% in 2008 but increased 1.4% globally due to growing consumption by developing nations, which eclipsed energy consumption by developed nations for the first time. Data in this year’s annual BP Statistical Review of Global Energy says that China accounted for almost three-fourths of the 1.4% global increase, with most of the balance coming from the wider Asia-Pacific region. BP Chief Executive Tony Heyward said the more important element is that the report shows that the developing world, led by China, leapfrogged the developed world in energy consumption for the first time. “The center of gravity of the global energy markets has tilted sharply and irreversibly towards the emerging nations of the world, especially China,” he said. “This is not a temporary phenomenon but one that I believe will increase still more over time. It will continue to affect prices and bring with it new challenges over economic growth, energy security and climate change.” The report also shows that U.S. consumption of energy declined 2.8%, the steepest decline since 1982. based company says the systems are an alternative to forcedair systems that use fans, ducts and radiators. The company says they use 25% to 30% less energy, are easier to install and maintain, and make less noise. It says Raleigh was selected for the office because it will illustrate the system’s capability to handle extreme changes in humidity and contrasts in climate. Industry Roundup DALLAS—TAC is changing its name to Schneider Electric, effective October 2009. Schneider Electric has been the parent company of TAC since 2003. TAC’s transition to Schneider Electric is part of a company global initiative to become a single-source energy management provider and offer a broader range of integrated solutions. BETHLEHEM, Pa.—Despite the weak economy, salaries for 2009 engineering graduates increased 3.7%, the highest percent increase of all disciplines. The Summer 2009 Salary Survey report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) shows that the average starting salary offer for new college graduates is $49,307. Salaries for engineering graduates rose, on average, to $61,407. RALEIGH, N.C.—Swiss – Dex USA, Corp. has opened its first U.S. sales office for its radiant ceiling systems. The Geneva- Solar Roof for California EVAPCO Facility TANEYTOWN, Md.—EVAPCO has installed 660 175-W photovoltaic panels at its plant in Madera, Calif. The installation is designed to generate 175,000+ kWh annually to provide 12% to 15% of the plant’s power requirement. The installation is part of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Million Solar Roofs program. EVAPCO is a global, employeeowned manufacturer of cooling and refrigeration equipment. 6 ASHRAE Journal ashrae.org August 2009
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ASHRAE Journal - August 2009
Contents
Commentary
Industry News
Letters
Meetings and Shows
Feature Articles
2009 Presidential Address: Sustaining Our Future by Rebuilding Our Past
HFOs: New, Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerants
Defrosting Industrial Refrigeration Evaporators
Using Excel for Duct Calculations: User Defined Functions
Rack Enclosures: A Crucial Link in Airflow Management in Data Centers
Geothermal for Grain Research Center
Anniversary Feature: Fundamentals of Linear Control Theory
Building Sciences
Special Section
InfoCenter
Special Products
Emerging Technologies
People
Washington Report
Classified Advertising
Advertisers Index
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