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The new Energy Information Handbook: Applications for Energy-Efficient Buildings Operations is now available. This handbook provides information to plan an energy-management strategy to make your building more energy efficient. The handbook was prepared by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory with contributors that include NBI Project Manager Dan Harris. Read the handbook

Barnstable Municipal Airport has been awarded $60,570 in incentive funds from Cape Light Compact for making its new Hyannis passenger terminal and air traffic control tower highly energy efficient. Cape Light Compact subscribes to the Advanced Buildings Core Performance Program, developed and managed by New Buildings Institute. Read article

NBI Board member Steven Nadel is looking forward to seeing more advancements in energy efficiency this year. Read more

Office Plug Loads: Energy Use and Savings Opportunities webinar held January 26. Audio and presentation slides are now available. NBI Program Director, Cathy Higgins and Senior Project Manager, Amy Cortese Renbarger were among the speakers. Learn more

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