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UCF’s FSEC Seeks Florida Homeowners for Retrofit Study

Sherri Shields Energy News April 28, 2011energy assessment, energy efficiency, home, homeowner, renovation, retrofit, study, utility bills 12 Comments

Update: July 11, 2011 – The PNNL Website is temporarily down. Applications are no longer being accepted from Florida.

Dear Florida Homeowner,

Are you interested in saving money on your utility bills? Do you wish your home used less energy and was more comfortable? Have you considered investing in a major home renovation? If so, your home may qualify for a free energy assessment, incentives through your local utility company, and free technical assistance from one of the nation’s leading national laboratories.

UCF’s Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) is partnering with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to help homeowners achieve 30 to 50 percent energy savings through home efficiency retrofits! If your house qualifies, your renovation will be part of a research study for PNNL that can help inform the nation about retrofit best practices. Read more

Florida Solar Energy Center's Philip Fairey Receives Lifetime Leadership Award

Sherri Shields Awards, Energy News November 19, 2009buildings research, energy efficiency, GreenBuild, Johnson Controls, Lifetime Leadership Award, Philip Fairey 1 Comment

Philip Fairey, deputy director of FSEC, receives the Building Efficiency Lifetime Leadership (BELL) award from Johnson Controls.

Philip Fairey, deputy director of the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), is the recipient of the Johnson Controls’ second annual Building Efficiency Lifetime Leadership (BELL) award. The BELL Award recognizes individuals who have devoted many years of their career to energy efficiency, sustainability or renewable energy.

Johnson Controls, a leader in energy efficiency and sustainability, presented the award at their Green Tie Affair – a customer appreciation event – held in conjunction with the Greenbuild Conference last week in Phoenix, AZ.

Fairey’s nearly 30 years of experience in buildings research has advanced renewable energy and energy efficiency in Florida. His significant contributions include the development of moisture transport control and radiant barrier technology, advanced cooling and dehumidification systems, and energy analysis software tools.
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FSEC to Support Solar-Powered Monorail System Development

Sherri Shields Energy News, Press Release November 26, 2008alternative transit, demonstration model, DOE, energy efficiency, mini charging station, monorail, MOSI, Sky Train, solar, STC, Tampa, transportation, U.S. Department of Energy, University of Central Florida, William Young 6 Comments

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Sky Train Corporation (STC) and the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) at the University of Central Florida a $100,000 renewable energy collaborative grant. The grant’s primary focus is to fund the development an innovative solar interface to power a next-generation high-speed monorail that will be 80 percent more efficient than rubber-tired monorails in the U.S.

www.MyFloridaGreenBuilding.info

Sherri Shields Energy News September 5, 2008calculators, case studies, certified, DCA, Department of Community Affairs, energy efficiency, energy-efficiency tips, existing homes, Florida, Florida Building Commission, green building, green building programs, green rating systems, incentives, new construction, rebates 3 Comments

The MyFloridaGreenBuilding.info Web site offers energy-efficiency tips for new construction and existing homes, information on local green building programs, green rating systems, rebates and incentives, calculators, and case studies on certified green buildings in Florida.

This Web site was developed by FSEC, directed by the Florida Building Commission and the Department of Community Affairs, to give Floridians a green buildings Web site that promotes energy efficiency and the benefits of building green.

National Solar Tour at Florida Solar Energy Center

Sherri Shields Press Release September 27, 2007energy efficiency, National Solar Tour, solar energy, tour

The Florida Solar Energy Center at the University of Central Florida will open its doors to the public Oct. 5 and 6 for tours as part of the National Solar Tour. The guided walking tours of the center and its laboratories will give residents and businesses a chance to learn more about solar energy, energy efficiency and alternative transportation systems and how to implement those strategies in their lives. Read more