utilities
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. utilities articles below.
U.S. Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard Highlights An Industry Transforming
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ranks utilities on 20 metrics based on 2018 performance, programs, and policies. Leading the way: National Grid Massachusetts and Eversource Massachusetts, tied for first place.
Eaton Helps Reduce Wildfire Risk
Eaton is working with utilities to fortify the grid against the wildfire threats.
New Report: Energy Efficiency Efforts Have Made Significant Impact
A first of its kind report from ASE, ACEEE, and BSCE states energy efficiency actions have delivered results, while warning of stalled progress.
69 Percent Of Employees Are Tired At Work
Workers in construction, transportation, manufacturing, and utilities have more risk factors for fatigue, but are less concerned about it, finds NSC report.
Question Of The Week: Resilience To Extreme Weather
What measures are in place to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events?
NRDC Resource Examines Water Infrastructure
Facility executives can explore how many state and utility policies (or lack thereof) address water loss via infrastructure.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Attune Advisory Services from Honeywell
This suite of services combines cloud based tools and analytics to provide actionable information for facilities.
Using Apps To Eye Energy Use
A competition by the U.S. Department of Energy highlights new mobile apps that track consumption. Public voting open until tomorrow, May 31.
Services & Maintenance: What Energy Where?
Submetering reveals electricity consumption patterns throughout a facility.
Updated LEED Demand Response Pilot Credit
Launched in 2010, the enhanced pilot credit establishes guidelines anticipated to increase participation in automated demand response.
Facility Management Anticipates Increased Hiring and Spending
The most recent results show a gradual increase from previous surveys in those who anticipate hiring additional FM staff in the next six months, with 24% reporting such plans.
Tricks Of The Trade: Energy Management For Churches
TFM Columnist Jim Elledge gives advice on finding energy management solutions for multi-purpose facilities
Incentives Needed to Finance Renewable Energy Projects
Congress is being urged to develop legislation that provides benefits and opportunities for public power to receive comparable incentives for renewable energy projects.
