Tag: Energy
EPA Announces WasteWise Winners
This past March, the U.S. EPA recognized achievements related to waste management and reduction with its 2009 WasteWise Awards.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Energy Benchmarking Reports By AirAdvice
AirAdvice has released an upgrade to its BuildingAdvice energy services program, allowing for the automated generation of Energy Star Benchmarking reports for existing commercial buildings.
Panel To Examine Energy Issues at IFMA Event Next Week
The Energy Forum, set for 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13 during IFMA's Facility Fusion event in Philadelphia, will feature representatives from the National Academies of Sciences’ Federal Facilities Council, General Services Administration, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Architect of the Capitol, and Air Force.
Higher Ed Institution Noted For Sustainability
Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, OH is the first community college in the state to receive the Bellwether Award from the Community College Futures Assembly.
OSRAM SYLVANIA Recognized by EPA and DOE for Ninth Year
The 2010 Sustained Excellence Awards are given to a select group of organizations that have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by setting and achieving aggressive goals, employing innovative approaches, and showing others what can be achieved through energy efficiency.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Drive-Thru Unit From Berner International
This air curtain product is designed to keep car fumes away from workers at drive-thru windows, save energy, and create comfort.
The IFMA Energy Challenge: ENERGY STAR
IFMA has created a master account within the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and asks facility professionals to create their own accounts, add information about their facilities, and share that information with IFMA.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Smart Building Solution
Building on an existing relationship, IBM and Johnson Controls are now providing a Smart Building Solution service that can improve operations and reduce energy and water consumption in buildings worldwide
Construction & Operations Lessons In The Field
In New Haven, CT, 5th and 6th graders have the opportunity to gain experience with architects, construction managers, and tradespeople through Kids Build, a program developed by architecture firm Svigals + Partners, in conjunction with the New Haven School Construction Program.
EPRI To Improve Transmission System Efficiency
The collaborative is outgrowth of efforts by EPRI, FERC, independent system operators, and leading utilities to identify and implement best practices in the United States and abroad to make transmission systems more efficient.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Enhanced Performance Roof Hatch From Bilco
The thermally enhanced hatch is designed with a fully insulated cover and curb.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: ESCO Energy Services Program From GE Lighting
Through alliances with energy services companies (ESCOs), GE Lighting is continuing its work providing customers with a full-service approach to energy savings.
IFMA Foundation Releases Effective Lighting Solutions Guide
Available as a free PDF download, Lighting Solutions gives an overview of several keys to lighting initiatives.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: New APC Smart-UPS Models
Based on nearly 20 years of design experience, these new uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) systems offer time saving, user friendly features:
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: HEAR From Honeywell
The Honeywell Energy Analysis Report (HEAR) service can provide facility managers with detailed information on how their organizations are using energy.
Stimulus Funds For LED Lighting Research
The U.S. DOE announced the 17 projects selected for solid-state lighting core research, product development, and domestic manufacturing. This is the first time the DOE has funded manufacturing projects in this realm.
Historic Buildings Energy Efficiency Guide
Available from Clean Air-Cool Planet is a publication created to help historic district commissions and other local organizations and facility managers make historic buildings...
AEDG for Small Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
This latest guide focuses on energy saving strategies for small healthcare facilities up to 90,000 square feet in size, including acute care facilities, outpatient surgery centers, critical access hospitals, and inpatient community hospitals.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: One Minute Challenge From CPFilms
The online energy savings estimator provides facility managers with potential cost savings and carbon emissions reduction from using energy saving window film.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Sensor By Functional Devices
This is the first completely EnOcean-based self-powered wireless current sensor.