Tag: Energy
Healthcare Facility Power Systems Unequipped For Digital Age
More than half of hospitals' power systems were built before benefits and demands of IoT were known, according to a new Schneider Electric survey.
Tubelite Unveils New 400T Series Thermal Curtainwall
Tubelite Inc.'s new 400T Series Thermal Curtainwall is a thermally broken curtainwall product designed to meet or exceed today’s stringent energy codes.
Investment In Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy On The Rise
Cost reduction is the most important driver for investments globally, finds Johnson Controls’ new Energy Efficiency Indicator survey.
Over 10,000 Workers Working To Restore Power Due To Harvey Damage
As of Tuesday night, approximately 264,000 were without power in affected areas of Texas and Louisiana.
Net Zero Energy For Buildings
Advanced energy solutions are coming down in price, prompting more facility management leaders to pursue this clean energy goal.
Federal Facilities Conclude 5th Annual Green Challenge
Under the U.S. EPA Sustainable Materials Management Program, federal facilities managers track data in two of six categories for one year.
Operating Coal-Free By 2025
The University of Iowa power plant will increase its use of biomass and other renewable energy sources to meet this goal.
Amazon Launches Global Solar Energy Initiative
Amazon will install solar systems on 50 fulfillment facility rooftops worldwide by 2020; 15 solar installations planned for completion by the end of 2017 will generate up to 41 MW.
Ceiling Cassette Indoor Unit By Mitsubishi Electric
The improved ceiling-recessed indoor unit features the new 3D i-see Sensor™ to deliver comfort and energy saving benefits.
New Thin-Film Solar Capability From Sunflare
Ideal for all rooftops, particularly large commercial buildings, Sunflare is over 65% lighter than Silicon modules, allowing the entire roof to be covered without load-bearing concerns.
Friday Funny: A Workout-Powered Cruise Of The Seine River
It's amazing what humans can do when they harness their energy: The Paris Navigating Gym travels the Seine River with energy from passenger workouts.
U.S. Naval, Air Force Academies SWAP Energy Teams
Season 2 of the DOE’s “Better Buildings Challenge SWAP” will feature two natural rivals— the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy—as they swap energy teams with a mission to improve each campus’ energy efficiency.
One More Vote Needed For Outcome-Based Pathway
The proposed change to the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code would implement an optional outcome-based path for buildings to achieve energy-efficiency requirements.
New APC by Schneider Electric Back-UPS
Innovative UPS design offers hours of runtime for critical network devices, providing internet access during outages and emergencies.
Space Heating In High Bay Facilities
The U.S. Department of Energy recently tested HTHV technology—High Temperature Heating & Ventilation—compared to traditional unit heaters.
Sealing Leaky HVAC Ducts
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) explored a way to help minimize construction disruption during facility renovations.
LEED Case Study: Surpassing The Mark
In Marlborough, MA, Boston Scientific pursued LEED Silver for its new headquarters facility, ultimately reached LEED Gold.
Renewable Energy: On-Site Energy Storage
While challenges remain, energy storage systems can provide tangible benefits for sustainable facility goals.
Did You Miss Our “Critical Power for an IoT Connected Environment” Webinar?
View this free webinar video and learn why it's imperative that IoT connected systems be protected from a very real threat facing facilities within any industry, from industrial to commercial: loss of power and power-related disturbances.
PV Booster Solar Tracker From Edisun Microgrids
Breakthrough technology yields 20 percent better economics than conventional fixed-tilt installations.