Tag: Energy Management
New Guidelines On Energy Efficiency For Historic Buildings
ASHRAE has published a new guideline for increasing energy efficiency in historic buildings while minimizing the disturbance of the building’s historic character.
10 Data Center Trends To Watch In 2019
Which developments should you pay attention to for data center planning and operation?
Shannon Enterprises Installs Reusable Insulation For Energy Savings
The company installed its custom-engineered thermal blanket insulation throughout the mechanical rooms and steam distribution system at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA.
Improving Long-Term HVAC Performance
Cumulative impact of three operational strategies helped a multi-tenant office building recertify LEED and boost its ENERGY STAR score.
Propane Power For Energy Efficient Buildings
HVAC, clothes dryers, and vehicle fleets are among the facility equipment that can be powered by propane, an alternative to other energy sources.
The Effects Of Regenerative Elevators On Generators
Although recent advancements in technology have made elevators more energy efficient than ever, regenerative type of drives in elevators can prevent a building’s generator from performing its essential job.
Illinois Ranked Top State For LEED Green Building In 2018
Massachusetts and Washington earned the second and third spots in the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building ranking.
Three Tips For Effective Power And Charging Solutions
With the rise of mobile technology and more millennials in the workforce, productivity depends on effective charging solutions.
Resilience In HVAC Design
Whether internal or from outside the organization, changing conditions are demanding system flexibility.
Ease The Challenge Of Navigating Energy Policy
Building a clean energy strategy can be complex, so keep these four ideas in mind when planning the next move for your facilities.
Mapping Energy Management
Confounded by energy efficiency options? Rely on a process to move toward goals.
Facility Executive | December 2018 Issue
The December 2018 issue features HVAC, roofing, energy management, false alarms, and green restrooms. Plus, a look at passing the facility leadership torch.
Smart Buildings Driving U.S. Energy Efficiency Spending
More than half of global organizations plan to increase energy efficiency spending in next 12 months, finds Johnson Controls' annual survey.
Schneider Electric Enhances EcoStruxure Building Offering
Additions to the company's IoT open platform for buildings in 2019 include EcoStruxure Workplace Advisor and Connected Room Solution.
Retailers Are Merry And Bright With LED Lighting, Controls
Holiday decorating in retail facilities can require a significant amount of energy and maintenance to provide an appealing, safe environment.
Ohio Cement Plant To Be Powered By Wind Energy
The Paulding, OH cement plant will be the first LafargeHolcim operation in North America to harness wind energy.
How Candy Companies Are Saving Energy
Many candy companies are taking energy-saving steps to improve their business models and meet their sustainability goals.
Lighting Controls Have Room To Grow
A new report from the DesignLights Consortium sheds valuable light on retrofit opportunities.
Bring Your Facility Into The Future With EcoStruxure™ Building Advisor
Schneider Electric’s collaborative smart building IoT platform is a comprehensive service portfolio designed to improve occupant comfort and asset value while reducing operating costs.
Applying Insulation To HVAC Equipment
The University of Maryland Medical Center garners operational benefits by installing reusable HVAC insulation in its central plant facilities.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, April 25 and you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.