Energy Management & Lighting

Energy efficiency and management, lighting, daylighting, LEDs, CFLs, alternative energy (including solar, wind, geothermal, and others), smart buildings, and other key issues related energy usage are examined here.



Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Honeywell’s Leadership in Renewable Energy

Profiling model and scorecard help customers pinpoint the solution with the greatest impact on the bottom line.

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Honeywell's Leadership in Renewable Energy

Profiling model and scorecard help customers pinpoint the solution with the greatest impact on the bottom line.

AGA, NativeEnergy, And Harrah’s Entertainment Launch Carbon Offset Program

Offsets purchased by Harrah's to mitigate environmental impact of trade event.

AGA, NativeEnergy, And Harrah's Entertainment Launch Carbon Offset Program

Offsets purchased by Harrah's to mitigate environmental impact of trade event.

Federal Agency Issues Agenda On Net-Zero Energy Buildings

The report, "Federal R&D Agenda for Net-Zero Energy, High-Performance Green Buildings," was produced by the National Science and Technology Council’s Buildings Technology Research and Development Subcommittee.

Telkonet Wins Energy Management Contract with Columbia Sussex Hotel Group

Company elected as part of national chain's green initiatives based on the system’s flexibility, ease of use, and scalability.

BOMA International Writes Prescription for Maximizing Value in a Down Economy

BOMA International's Web based offering sets out to help commercial real estate professionals cope with the economic downturn.

Energy Star Specifies More Efficient Imaging Equipment

The EPA program's revised specification will become effective July 1, 2009.

Garland Industries Launches Alternative Energy Subsidiary

New division hopes to assist facilities' efforts to use non-petroleum based alternatives through variety of services.

Energy Improvement and Extension Act Provides New Federal Tax Incentives for Installation of Geothermal...

The Energy Improvement and Extension Act offers a credit of 10% of the total investment, with no maximum credit, for commercial system installations of ground loop or ground water geothermal heat pump installations.

How Did Your State Do?

A newly released report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) rated and ranked state-level action on model energy efficiency policies, programs, and practices.

New Building Code Revisions Adopted By ICC

The International Code Council (ICC) has approved 23 building and fire code changes based on recommendations from the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) investigation of the collapse of the World Trade Center (WTC) on 9/11.

Halco Announces Close of Save a Light Campaign

Campaign helped save nearly 10 million kWh of energy in one year.

Changes Proposed For ASHRAE Standards

Nearly three dozen addenda are on the table for consideration.

FM Issue: Survival Of The Fittest Building

It is possible for facility managers to drive value in any economy through energy efficiency efforts in their buildings.

Telkonet Awarded New Patents

Company using advancements to assist with building networking and controls.

Beyond Commissioning: Pilot Program Results For MBCx Available

The Monitor-Based Commissioning approach was tracked in more than 40 facilities on 25 campuses.

New Valve Series Assists With Heating And Cooling

Innovex Technologies, a provider of components for heating and cooling systems, recently introduced its new iWorXTM valve series for heating and cooling—two position, modulating...

FM Issue Bonus: Maintaining Order When The Power Goes Out

In this Web exclusive, Brian Phelan of ASCO takes a look at power delivery to healthcare facilities,

FM Issue: Power Supply

There is high demand for backup power solutions, and there are many requirements that should be addressed before purchasing decisions are made.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages

During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

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.