Tag: Energy Conservation
The Way Forward For Greener Cities
Innovative funding solutions and partnerships have a major role in helping local governments create greener cities.
The Impact Of Smart Buildings On Facilities Management
The transformation from traditional structures to smart buildings is fundamentally reshaping the domain of facilities management.
Clemson University Invests $45M To Support Net Zero Goals
Campus updates aim to reduce the university’s greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2025 and save over $3M a year through the 15-year contract.
Sustainability Checklist For Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare industry strives to integrate sustainable practices into operational planning and objectives to protect health, the bottom line.
How Life Science Companies Can Commit To Carbon Neutrality
See some of the initial considerations facility managers have during zero carbon projects in life sciences facilities.
MassArt Completes Energy, Water Efficiency Project
New equipment and control systems installed by Ameresco are expected to save the Massachusetts College Of Arts And Design up to $436,385 per year.
Shannon Delivers Steam System Savings
Shannon Global Energy Solutions helps Baxter Medical Center & Miramichi Regional Hospital save steam, energy, and money with reusable insulation blankets and heat shields
Security Trends And Facility Management
Here is a look at common issues facing facility executives when it comes to building security.
From Construction To Retrofits, PACE Financing Saves Serious Energy
ACEEE explores how the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing tool for energy and water conservation projects has grown quickly in recent years across the United States.
First Place Facility Designs In ASHRAE Technology Awards
Now in it 35th year, these ASHRAE awards recognize a vivarium, training laboratories, a transport center, a hospital, a police headquarters, and two office buildings.
Go To Bootcamp With ENERGY STAR This Summer
In the spirit of its ENERGY STAR “Battle of the Buildings,” EPA introduces this 90 day competition focused on energy and water savings.
5 Ways Window Film Can Improve Your Facility
Window film as a building retrofit solution can be one of the quickest, simplest energy conservation measures available, as well as the most cost effective.
Energy, Water Conservation Measures Planned For Kentucky Prisons
Siemens has been awarded a $38.6M contract by the Federal Bureau of Prisons to implement energy and water conservation measures that will save $2.5M annually at two correctional facilities in eastern Kentucky.
Energy Conservation, Student Performance Top Reasons for Improving U.S. Public Schools
More than 90 percent of Americans agree that greater investments should be put toward upgrading U.S. public school buildings, according to a new poll from U.S. Green Building Council.
Question Of The Week: VFD Induced Shaft Voltage Feedback Wanted
When bearing degradation is attributed to VFD operation, what preventive maintenance options do facility managers have?
Boston Hospitals Reducing Energy Use
From January, 2011 through the end of 2013, this sector has cut its energy use by 6%.
Services & Maintenance: Energy Improvement Plans
Maximize benefits by integrating conservation measures into long-term capital budgets.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: SkyVault Series M74 DS from Solatube
Designed for high bay commercial facility applications, this tubular daylighting device features a 29" diameter opening.
Comments On Standard For Existing Buildings Sought
The need for the standard's requirements has grown as more attention is paid to improving energy in the country's current building stock. Public review is open until May 25, 2011.
Compression in Utilities and Total Operating Expenses
A new BOMA-Kinsley Report includes articles on the advantages of benchmarking for industry practitioners and analyzing energy expense trends.