Tag: Energy

Biopharm giant Pfizer Inc. will install of a 5.6 megawatt fuel cell power generation system to provide reliable and low carbon electricity and steam for its 160-acre research and development facility in Groton, CT.

The multi-agency solar power purchase agreement for federal facilities in California and Nevada will save $5M and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

An assisted living residence conducts a pilot program to increase energy efficiency.

Facility leaders can take action on these five strategies to better manage energy expenses—and position their teams for success.

When it comes to energy management, a holistic view and concerted effort help create a framework to achieve measurable results.

Monitoring and control systems are at the nexus of buildings and successful zero net energy (ZNE) performance, according to a new study from the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA).

A recent public review of the Facility Smart Grid Information Model (FSGIM), is bringing homes, offices, factories, and other buildings significantly closer to becoming full partners in supporting and managing the electric grid.

Facility managers can reap maximum R.O.I. on their energy systems by taking simple preventive maintenance measures this fall.

AASHE has launched the Green Gigawatt Partnership (GGP), which seeks to catalyze one gigawatt of green power development by 2020 by recognizing colleges and universities who purchase green power and help more campuses do the same.

Massachusetts edges out California as most energy-efficient state, Maryland among most improved, according to the State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

Energy and water upgrades at San Francisco City Hall are cornerstones of its recent LEED Platinum certification.

In place since 2012, a microgrid system on this island operated by the National Park Service provides reliable power 24/7.

ASHRAE/NEMA Standard 201P, Facility Smart Grid Information Model, would provide a common basis for electrical energy consumers to describe, manage and communicate about electrical energy consumptions and forecasts.

Due to continuing advances in power electronics, the flywheel is now a mature energy storage technology used in UPS applications to support a critical load during main power interruption.

Five electrical design principles help to integrate and optimize systems in demanding facilities.

Are energy projects with an ESCO (energy service company or energy savings company) a blessing or a curse for end users?

New Buildings Institute (NBI) is offering a free tool to help facility executives quickly evaluate the potential savings associated with existing energy saving measures.

Several recent textile and fabric product releases are featured in this latest post.

This article features four products that cover HVAC innovations.

Selection criteria was based on each nominee's impact, innovation, and leadership in the energy efficiency field.