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<br /> SchoolConstructionNEWS<br /> design+construction+operations<br /> JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012 I VOLUME 15, NUMBER 1<br /> INSIDE<br /> Green Trends 8<br /> FOM 12<br /> Architects to Watch 18<br /> Solar in Schools 20<br /> GREEN<br /> TRENDS<br /> FOR2012<br /> Increase your HVAC efficiency<br /> to 34 SEER and beyond<br /> Solar power for the HVAC system and beyond<br /> School districts can now take advantage of the new SunSource® Commercial<br /> Energy System from Lennox, and realize effective efficiency levels of<br /> 34 SEER and beyond.* A new option for Energence® rooftop units, these new<br /> solar-ready units are the first and only commercial HVAC system that integrates<br /> directly with solar power. When not operating, the SunSource system converts<br /> solar energy to supply other electric devices. 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