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.

energy management

New Study: At-Home Workers Concerned About Rising Energy Costs

Over one-third of U.S. employees increased their usage of facilities away from home, as a result of rising energy costs.
carbon emissions

Powering A Greener Future

As people become more aware of the negative impact of carbon emissions, organizations have stepped up to do their part for the environment.
Lighting Solutions

Lighting Solutions Product Focus

This assortment of lighting products offer facility managers smart, efficient solutions to illuminate their buildings, inside and out.
energy system

Why 37 Universities Copied This School’s Energy Program

Executives from Western Michigan University and Armstrong International describe how the university-wide steam trap energy program operates.
PowerSource microgrid

Helping Facilities Maintain Resiliency During Storm Season

PowerSecure, the nation’s leading microgrid developer, helps businesses and their communities thrive before, during and after the storm.
Healthcare Sustainable Practices

Sustainability Checklist For Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare industry strives to integrate sustainable practices into operational planning and objectives to protect health, the bottom line.
October 2022 Issue

Facility Executive: October 2022 Issue

The October 2022 issue focuses on sustainability and renewable energy trends, plus indoor air quality, mass notifications, and more.
renewable energy

Bucknell University Completes Solar Project

The solar array will supply up to 7% of Bucknell's electricity and will bring the university closer to its carbon neutrality goal.
building occupants

Enhance Your Occupant Experience. Drive Greater Performance

More than ever, building occupants expect a safer, more secure, and well-coordinated workplace experience.
net-zero energy

First Zero-Energy Cruise Terminal Opens

The Royal Caribbean Group’s zero-energy cruise terminal is on track to earn LEED Gold and will be fully solar-powered.
Decarbonization

Build It For Zero Carbon: A Roadmap To Realizing Decarbonization Of Buildings

This executive guide from Schneider Electric lays out a holistic, replicable four-stage process for organizational decarbonization.

Public Venues Team Up To Tackle Climate Crisis 

GOAL (Green Operations & Advanced Leadership) will provide entertainment venues with tools and access to operators, vendors, and sponsors also committed to operating more sustainably.

Maintaining Budget During Supply Chain Delays

Supply chain issues are causing prices to soar, and budgets to tighten. Mitigate these problems with preventative maintenance and energy monitoring.
Duke Energy

Direct Efficiency Program Helps Airport Meet Energy Goals

With no upfront capital required, a regional airport reduced energy and maintenance costs, improved customer experience and optimized operational safety.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

CFD Drives Design At South Carolina Burn Center At MUSC

Experts from RMF Engineering discuss the benefits of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), an energy modeling system for tackling atypical building challenges.
power

4 Myths About Sustainable Diesel Solutions

Deploying a diesel solution to meet Tier 4 Final emissions standards offers several practical benefits for different applications.
Existing Building Decarbonization

NBI Releases Decarbonization Code For Existing Buildings

New Buildings Institute's Existing Building Decarbonization Code is a guide to reducing carbon emissions, as well as meeting climate action, public health, and equity goals.
data center industry

Data Centers Brace For Expanding Sustainability Requirements

Uptime Institute’s 2022 Global Data Center Survey reveals industry's need to achieve meaningful efficiency gains, evolve sustainability reporting practices, and prevent costly outages.

SDG&E To Study Potential Of Hydrogen As Decarbonization Tool

At the UC San Diego campus, San Diego Gas & Electric Company hopes to explore the feasibility of using hydrogen blended gas in common building equipment such as boilers and water heaters.
geothermal energy

DOE Energy Earthshot Aims To Cut Geothermal Power Costs

The Department of Energy’s fourth energy Earthshot plans to slash the cost of enhanced geothermal systems by 90% by 2035.
Capital Planning

Need To Level Up Your Capital Planning Strategy? Join This Webinar

Join us for this free webinar and learn how good technology and accurate data provide the one-two punch to make data-driven budget decisions for repairs, replacements, and new projects.
Maintenance Reliability

Did You Miss Our “Ensuring Maintenance Reliability In Your Operations” Webinar?

View this free video webinar and learn about maintenance reliability, the complex relationship between maintenance and operations, and how to take action.

[VIDEO] Power on, America!

Constellation is helping you build a brighter tomorrow by generating clean, carbon-free energy today. We’re already producing electricity 24/7 with hydro, wind, solar and the nation’s largest zero-emission nuclear fleet.