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Question: Is there any documentation of experience using metal halide decorative lights in parks? Asked by:Anonymous Answer: For more information about lighting, look at Cree.com. It has great information about alternative lighting including LED. Answered by:Team of Experts

Question: Do you or your organization have knowledge about or contractual experience with deconstruction of buildings for their recycling content in lieu of demolition or sending the ruble to a landfill? Does anyone have any real life examples or specific contractual language? Asked by:Anonymous Answer: Here is a compendium of best references on the topic of Construction and Demolition: http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/indsectinfo.asp?INDSECT=8. Answered by:Team of Experts

Question: Does anyone have any experience in wrapping their boilers in insulation? I am looking for sources as well as justification numbers, before and after the fact. Asked by:Jimmy Parrish Answer: Regarding boiler insulation, most of the resources (such as items below, including insulation software, from DOE's Steam Best Practices pages) really are on insulating pipes and fittings rather than the boiler itself. Steam Tip Sheets http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/bestpractices/tip_sheets_steam.html • Install Removable Insulation on Valves and Fittings http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/bestpractices/pdfs/steam17_valves_fittings.pdf Insulate Steam Distribution and Condensate Return Lines http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/bestpractices/pdfs/39306.pdf Steam System Survey Guide -short section on insulating pipes http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/bestpractices/pdfs/steam_survey_guide.pdf 3E Plus Version 3.2 The program calculates the most economical thickness of industrial insulation for user input operating conditions. You can make calculations using the built-in thermal performance relationships of generic insulation materials or supply conductivity data for other materials. Download Software http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/bestpractices/softwaretoolregistration.asp?product=13 You can get help on software installation and operation from the EERE Information Center at 1-877-EERE-INF (877-337-3463) or email to eereic@ee.doe.gov. http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/bestpractices/steam_tool.html#Find Qualified Steam Specialists have successfully completed classroom and practical training, passed a rigorous exam, and demonstrated their ability to use Best Practices Steam tools. Specialists apply these tools to help their plant or industrial customers identify ways to improve steam system efficiency. The U.S. DOE recognizes these industry professionals as Qualified Specialists, but does not specifically endorse any individual or company. Answered by:Team of Experts