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.



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.

Albeo Technologies Selected As A GoingGreen Top 100 Winner

LED manufacturer recognized for game changing technology and market value.

Advanced Energy Design Guide Available For Free Download

Nine million tons of carbon dioxide. $600 million in energy costs: that’s the potential savings represented by 100,000 copies in the Advanced Energy Design Guide series now in circulation.

DuPont Contributes To A Bright Environment

The company donated sheets of its Corian® material to help create a high-tech gathering place for hospitalized children and teens.

EDF Launches Independent Guide To Carbon Offsets For Businesses

To help bring transparency to the fast-growing voluntary carbon offset market to combat climate change, Environmental Defense Fund has announced the launch of CarbonOffsetList.org,...

Honeywell Helps California Schools Soak Up The Sun

Solar power agreements allow Dixon, Riverdale, and other districts to reduce carbon emissions while saving millions.

NEMA Publishes Reaffirmed Standards

NEMA has published the following reaffirmed standards for Shunt Capacitors, Typical Proximity Switch Specifications, and Additional Requirements for Proximity Switches Suitable for Use in Strong Magnetic Fields.

Ten ASHRAE Grants Awarded To Universities

University of Oregon next to partcipate in eco-roof game.

Consumer Reports Finds Energy Star Program Standards Lax and Tests Out-Of-Date

The report notes that the percent of products that qualify for Energy Star is increasing because standards are too easy to reach, and federal test procedures haven't kept pace with new technology.

Daktronics Shines Through Solar Scoreboards

Athletic fields can rely on the sun instead of electricity to display information.

Philadelphia Navy Base's Energy Olympians Bring Home "Gold" in 2008 Energy Awards

Station reaches mandated energy reduction goals for 2015 by 2008.

Philadelphia Navy Base’s Energy Olympians Bring Home “Gold” in 2008 Energy Awards

Station reaches mandated energy reduction goals for 2015 by 2008.

MovinCool Helps Cool "Hot Dogs"

Company donates portable spot air conditioners to animal shelter.

MovinCool Helps Cool “Hot Dogs”

Company donates portable spot air conditioners to animal shelter.

Carrier Secures Nearly 70% of HVAC Contracts for Beijing Games

Company systems installed in buildings throughout Beijing facilities.

Johnson Controls To Harness Renewable Energy At Laboratory

Innovative project to generate $8 million annual savings, decrease dependency on fossil fuels.

Small Businesses Are Unprepared For Power Outages

Emerson survey reveals that a majority of small U.S. companies do not have back up power systems.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

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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).

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