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Tag: Energy Efficiency
Better Climate Challenge Road Show: New Episodes Released Today!
In the newly released second season of its Better Climate Challenge Road Show, the Department of Energy visits Cleveland to highlight decarbonization in action.
What’s The Biggest Barrier To Retrofitting Commercial Buildings?
ACEEE examines how conflicting interests in the commercial real estate industry prevent more significant energy efficiency investment, and identifies strategies for utilities to drive energy savings.
DOE Grant To Boost Johnson Controls’ U.S. Heat Pump Manufacturing
Updated Johnson Controls plants will produce an estimated 200,000 residential, commercial and industrial heat pumps combined – a production increase of 200%.
EPA Announces First-Ever ENERGY STAR Certified Distilleries
A large distillery consumes as much energy as 7,000 American homes: These eight distilleries are the first to earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance.
View Our Free “Optimizing Operations In The Hybrid Office” Webinar
In this free video webinar, learn how optimizing operations in an office building has taken on newfound significance in the era of hybrid work.
New Consortium Aims To Advance Heat Pump Research
LG Electronics, University Of Alaska created the consortium to advance research and push heat pump limits for extreme climates.
The Impact Of Ambitious Net Zero Targets In The UK
The UK’s nationwide goal for net-zero by 2050 for buildings and energy efficiency has incentives for success and penalties for non-compliance.
The Way Forward For Greener Cities
Innovative funding solutions and partnerships have a major role in helping local governments create greener cities.
ESG And HVAC: Improving K-12 Schools
Facility managers at K-12 schools can create a better indoor experience through system efficiency and clean air.
Building An Energy Roadmap To Net Zero
Reaching net zero is a collaborative journey for facility managers.
Creating A Path To Compliance
Practical steps owners and operators can take to meet energy efficiency standards for commercial buildings.
Facility Executive: October 2023 Issue
The October 2023 issue of Facility Executive explores facility resilience, risk management, the path to net zero, EV adoption, Legionella prevention, and more.
New Distribution Center Prioritizes Employee Experience, Climate Crisis
REI Co-op's new distribution facility in Tennessee serves 5.6 million members and more than 60 stores in Midwest and Southeast.
Watch This: Assessing Industry Benchmarks For Energy Savings & Sustainability
This free video webinar provides valuable insights into industry benchmarks, allowing participants to gauge their performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Achieving Uninterruptible Power In Facilities
There are seven factors to consider when looking for an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system for your facility.
Restoring Lost Efficiency In An Aging HVAC System
In HVAC systems, the use of oil additives and new nano-technology solutions offers a promising solution for recovering lost efficiency.
3 Crucial Ways To Energize Profitability
These facilities management strategies can drastically reduce operational costs, lessen environmental impact, and improve the working environment for employees.
Dunwoody College Renovation: Opening Windows To Technical Education
Tammy McGee, Vice President of Administrative Services and CFO of Dunwoody, discusses the College's comprehensive facilities plan.
ACEEE Awarded $9.6M To Lead Effort To Update Building Energy Codes
ACEEE will lead a national effort to implement updated building energy codes that will reduce energy costs for households and businesses while cutting climate pollution.
Can Strategic Energy Management Programs Drive Carbon Reduction?
ACEEE explores how SEM can support decarbonization efforts and provides strategies to broaden the scope of these programs to better meet today’s GHG emission reduction goals.
View Our Free “Optimizing Operations In The Hybrid Office” Webinar
In this free video webinar, learn how optimizing operations in an office building has taken on newfound significance in the era of hybrid work.
Did You Miss Our Dynamic Facilities Roundtable Discussion?
A lineup of forward-thinking professionals shares insights, observations, and personal anecdotes about today's most newsworthy facility management themes.
[VIDEO] Case Study | Globalworth and Honeywell Forge for Buildings
Building owners face a dilemma – how to prioritize sustainable renewable energy while providing a people-centric environment in a cost-effective way. See how Globalworth leveraged Honeywell Forge in Romania and Poland to meet their goals.