Tag: Energy Management

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.

Cast your vote in this week's poll about accessing energy consumption information.

Conducted by MACH Energy, a survey on energy management systems provides insight into adoption rates and most valued features.

With the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Fellows Program, facility leaders execute operational improvements as part of Retrofit Chicago.

Ten qualified commercial buildings, with an average daily summer peak load over 500 kW, will be chosen to participate in this demand side management initiative.

Designed to reduce wasted energy, this device works with sensors in the Enlighted System to transform outlets into smart receptacles.

Available via a mobile app, the wireless system adjusts to ambient light, movement, and room occupancy.

With access to real-time data, facility teams are equipped to make fast, educated decisions to maximize productivity.

Assess, set goals, develop a plan, and measure results to maximize impact.

In an apparent paradigm shift, increased and broader functionality is changing what defines an EMS.

State of Building Energy Management survey uncovers compelling results including lack of awareness of the Internet of Things (IoT).

Because analytics empowers energy efficiency, it saves money. Because analytics enables fms to focus on ROI of projects, it can help to increase corporate profits.

Capable of storing 1.9 million measurements, this device logs the power and energy consumption of 120V plug loads from office equipment, vending machines, and the like.

TechSci Research announces a new market research report, "Global Building Energy Management Solutions Market Forecast & Opportunities."

Bob Wengel, vice president of facilities at the John G. Shedd Aquarium and 2012 TFM Facility Executive of the Year, writes on the strides the facility is making in sustainability.

Execution of energy management programs is typically a shared responsibility, but what can be done when the facilities department is reluctant to take charge?

This first in the series is from the winner of the 2013 Award, J.B. Messer, director of facilities management at Oklahoma City Community College.

A recent report from Navigant Research forecasts worldwide revenue from demand response programs will grow from $1.6 billion annually in 2014 to $9.7 billion in 2023.

This cloud based service accesses historical and real-time energy usage data from a variety of meter types.