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Although LED lighting has many potential advantages, energy savings is the one that attracts the most attention. But the energy savings during the course of a product’s lifetime only tell part of the story. To gauge a product’s full impact – not only in terms of energy consumption,...

Public facilities around the state of Illinois are eligible for financial incentives through the state’s Illinois Energy Now program to upgrade to more energy efficient lighting prior to the phase-out for certain types of fluorescent lamps next year. The Western Illinois Regional Council Community...

In Seattle, there is a movement underway. It is being undertaken by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance and the goals are very lofty. If just 16 percent of the commercial building space in the metro Seattle area made energy-efficiency renovations, the energy savings could reach nearly 100 average...

Energy efficiency financing is on track to become a mainstream financial asset class, as it may develop a high degree of standardization, scale and predictability, according to a report from Building Energy Performance Assessment (BEPA) News. “For several years, it has become increasingly evident...

Nominations are now open for the 2010 BetterBricks Awards! The BetterBricks Awards salute the individuals leading the way for high performance commercial buildings with an emphasis on energy efficiency. From the building owners who pay for them, to the designers and engineers who design them, to the...

In light of recent and ever increasing acts of terrorism, violence, theft and personal attacks, the need for public safety and different type of security like IP-based video surveillance (IPVS) solutions, Access control and building automation is greater than ever. By recording entry of automobiles,...

Recent dramatic changes in the marketplace have resulted in new and growing concerns for building owners: Soaring energy costs are causing operational costs to climb. Growing awareness of environmental concerns is putting pressure on building owners. Attracting good tenants (and talent) is becoming more...

This paper introduces the analysis of thermostat activity over time to determine the BTU replacement requirement for HVAC equipment. This analysis allows HVAC equipment to operate for precise delivery of BTU’s dynamically with the heat loss characteristics of an enclosed environment. PRESENT METHODS...

Download a PDF of the page Introduction Creating a best-practice operation-and-maintenance (O&M) program increases the efficiency of facility staff, improves building operational practices, and reduces utility costs. The O&M process helps sustain a building's profitability by reducing costly...