Taking a new look at renewables

Article Abstract:

Renewable technologies, such as fuel cells, photovoltaics and geothermal systems are still more costly than traditional energy sources. However, a growing number of energy users are recognizing the environmental and energy benefits of using renewable energy. At the same time, several economic, environmental and political factors are both driving and hindering the application of renewables.

Other Electric Power Generation, Market information - general, Energy NEC, Power resources

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Designing for deregulation

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Electrical designs in facilities are feeling the effect of energy deregulation, as discussed by a panel of consulting engineers.

Strategy & planning, Government regulation (cont), Engineering Services, Plant Engineering Svcs, Plant engineering (Facilities)

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Northwestern's novelty

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Northwestern Memorial Hospital's dual-tower facility in Chicago, IL, was chosen by the magazine, 'Consulting-Specifying Engineer,' for the 1999 Integrator Award in the institutional design category. The two-million square-foot, 22-story building was jointly designed by architectural firms, Ellerbe Becket, Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum, and VOA Associates Inc. The facility houses an inpatient tower and a medical office building.

Hospitals, Public affairs, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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