Tag: Energy
Florida Power & Light, GE Digital Launch Microgrid Control Lab At UCF
The University of Central Florida’s new Microgrid Control Lab serves as a hands-on facility that simulates a modern grid control room.
Local Governments Will Soon Demand More Energy Efficiency. Or Else.
Budderfly helps achieve and document high energy efficiency and performance standards even the most ambitious policies are going to demand.
Growth In Zero Energy Buildings
Report from New Buildings Institute reveals big picture advances across North America.
Microgrids For Facility Power
Look to ESCOs when evaluating feasibility of this distributed energy resource for your site.
ENERGY STAR Expands Energy Efficiency Efforts For Data Centers
Data centers are one of the most energy-intensive building types, consuming 10 to 50 times more energy per square foot than a typical office building.
EV2 Energy Monitoring Equipment
EV2 advanced energy meters work with a range of electricity main switchboards, sub-panels, MCCs, and breaker boxes.
Aircuity Introduces New “Airside” Energy Dashboard
New ventilation analytics provide insight, down to room level, to measure key areas of energy consumption.
More Charging Options Needed At Work, Say Electric Vehicle Drivers
Employers that provide charging stations for electric cars will boost the shift to EVs, make themselves more attractive to potential hires, finds Ipsos and EVBox Group survey.
DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative Saves $13.5B In Energy Costs
New report highlights 12 organizations achieving bold energy, water, financing Goals; DOE launches new $12 million lighting prize.
Park District Offsets Electrical Costs With Rooftop Solar Array
Trane’s Renewable Energy Solutions installed at the Vernon Hills Park District’s maintenance facility produces enough energy to offset 70% of the building’s annual electric usage.
Luminescent Windows Generate Energy From Inside And Out
Rice engineers have developed polymer cores that redirect light from any source to solar cells.
Building Safety Month 2021: Prevent, Prepare, Protect.
Building Safety Month 2021 celebrates the industry’s resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and looks to continue creating safe and sustainable buildings and communities.
The Importance Of Surge Protective Devices For Your Facility
New resources from the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) show how surge protective devices can prevent damage, downtime, and lost revenue.
KOHLER Unveils Its Most Powerful Generator Sets
Kohler Co. has launched 3500kW and 4000kW nodes as part of its popular KD Series diesel-powered generator sets.
A Look At Propane For HVAC Systems
As an energy source, propane offers facilities efficient, low-cost equipment operation that can help to lower overall carbon footprint.
Reduce COVID-19 Risks In Commercial Buildings Without Wasting Energy
As offices, schools, and retail stores reopen, ACEEE’s Steven Nadel discusses how to reduce COVID-19 risks without wasting energy.
Building Electricity Consumption Rising Faster Than Occupancy
After dropping 24%, U.S. office building electricity consumption has risen to 89% of its pre-pandemic level.
Energy Bill Includes Significant Measures To Improve Efficiency
The U.S. House has passed an energy innovation bill that would make key strides to improve energy efficiency in buildings.
Propane For Heating And Cooling
HVAC systems powered by propane offer flexibility for facilities in far-flung locations, among other potential benefits.
Energizing Facility Improvements
Tackling energy projects can be eased with energy service performance contracts.