Tag: Energy
Facility Executive | May / June 2016 Issue
This issue looks at trends in workplace design. Plus, healthcare facilities, fire and life safety codes, predictive analytics, and financing options for HVAC projects.
Russelectric Training Simulators From Russelectric
PC-based simulator allows personnel to train on the operation of their switchgear in an office environment.
Friday Funny: The “Low Battery Anxiety” Epidemic
From bugging total strangers to arguing with loved ones, anxiety over a low phone battery can result in some questionable behavior, according to a new survey from LG.
Ensuring Generator Longevity
Regularly scheduled and preventative maintenance regimens are crucial for maintaining the health of your facility’s power systems.
Better Buildings Challenge Energy Savings Exceed $1.3B
Since 2011, Better Buildings Challenge partners and energy efficiency commitments have tripled, resulting in energy cost savings that exceed $1.3 billion and the avoidance of 100 million tons of harmful carbon emissions.
UL Compliant Battery Charger From AEG Power Solutions
This UL compliant battery charger ensures a reliable power supply in all types of demanding industrial applications, including oil and gas.
Workshop Helps Communities Reach Energy Goals
Second Georgetown University Energy Prize workshop focuses on helping communities save energy and reduce carbon emissions while competing for $5 million.
Energy Upgrades And Renovations: What To Know About Windows
Modern, high-performance window systems can have a very noticeable impact on existing buildings’ operational energy costs and their associated HVAC and lighting capacity.
TEC™ In-Floor Heat by H.B. Fuller Construction Products
Easily customizable spa-inspired heated flooring brings warmth and comfort to resorts and hotels.
TruBTU® by Cambridge Engineering
TruBTU is an app that helps determine the best and most efficient means for heating and ventilating a space.
SmartStart Program Incentivizes Hotel To Upgrade To LED Lighting
After learning about financial incentives provided by New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program, the Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights-Meadowlands realized that substantial improvements to the hotel’s energy efficiency would be cost effective.
FM Alert: Beware Counterfeit Electrical Products
Using counterfeit electrical products in any environment can result in a higher risk for failure or malfunction. This infographic from Eaton shows five segments where product performance is especially critical.
You Can’t Manage Energy Use Without A Manager
The potential for large cost savings from energy efficiency upgrades to industrial operations often justifies the salary of dedicated energy managers—and some utilities will pay all or most of that salary.
University of Richmond Test Bed To Use Bisun Solar Panels
The array is the first American commercial system to use SolarWorld’s mono-PERC bifacial modules.
Partnership To Renew Higher Ed
AASHE has teamed up with multiple organizations to help boost green power purchases on college campuses.
Facility Executive | January / February 2016 Issue
This issue announces our 2016 Facility Executive of the Year, and the popular Readers' Choice Awards. Plus a look at cyber security, cleaning performance assessments, roofing insulation and systems, HVAC maintenance, and renewable energy initiatives.
2016 Facility Executive Readers’ Choice Awards: Selected By Facility Management Professionals
This year’s Readers’ Choice Awards features companies in more than 40 categories, whose products and services were rated highest by facility management professionals based on aesthetics, reliability, value, and customer service.
Facility Executive of the Year 2016: Keeping Costs In Check
In Hamilton County, OH, Ralph W. Linne, director of county facilities, tames management tasks with technology and shapes a long-term energy plan.
China’s First Green Skyscraper
Sustainable architecture, engineering solutions, and a unique building design come together to make the Pearl River Tower in Guangzhou, China one of the most innovative skyscrapers in the world.
New Shade Fabric Boosts Energy Efficiency 50% At Automotive Facility
Located in Houston, Christian Brothers Automotive Company’s new headquarters building needed help to combat the harsh Texas summers.