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DOE Announces $12 Million to Accelerate Solar Cell Efficiency

February 8, 2013

As part of its SunShot Initiative, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $12 million to develop innovative, ultra-efficient solar devices.

Regulatory Review: Categorical Considerations for VOC Regulation

Some products that are considered to be coatings may not lie within the architectural coatings rule, but may instead cross over to adhesives and sealants rules—or even others.

Michael Schmeida

February 1, 2013

Given any of the variety of adhesive and sealant products on the market, many ASI readers could probably determine the specific VOC rule and level that would apply.

New Approaches for VOC Emissions

Specifications for VOC emissions continue to evolve in the U.S. and Europe.

Reinhard Oppl

February 1, 2013

An increasing number of countries are seeing the advantages of products with low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into indoor air.

USGBC Releases 2012 List of Top 10 LEED States

February 1, 2013

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced it has released its annual list of the top 10 states for new LEED certifications in 2012.

NAHB Research Center Announces ANSI Approval of 2012 National Green Building Standard

January 23, 2013

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recently announced it has approved the ICC 700-2012 National Green Building Standard (NGBS).

Henkel, DaniMer Scientific to Develop Bio-Based Hot-Melt Adhesives

January 22, 2013

Henkel recently announced it has formed an alliance with DaniMer Scientific LLC, a leader in bio-based material technology, to develop hot-melt adhesives that use bio-based raw materials.

Bayer MaterialScience Receives Sustainability Award

January 18, 2013

Bayer MaterialScience LLC recently announced it has received the Johnson Controls Sustainability Leadership Performance Award.

Decline Continues for Solar Panel Manufacturing Revenue

January 14, 2013

While government incentives for downstream customers fueled strong growth early on, tax credits reduced the cost of solar panels, making them more affordable for consumers and businesses.

Adchem Certifies to Responsible Tape Manufacturing Program

January 11, 2013

Adchem Corp. recently announced its certification under the Responsible Tape Manufacturer (RTM) program of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC).

Total BIPV System Capacity to Quintuple by 2017

January 8, 2013

According to a recent report from Pike Research, the total capacity of BIPV systems worldwide will grow from just over 400 MW in 2012 to 2,250 MW in 2017, a more than five-fold increase.