Transportation Industry Embraces Sustainability, Green Building Standards
USGBC's new report: LEED in Motion: Transportation, highlights facilities that incorporate LEED and other sustainability practices.
U.S. Forest Service Offers Wood Market Grants
Through the agency's Wood Innovations program, applicants can submit for activities focused on the use of wood in construction or energy projects.
Lighting Retrofit Helps Green Data Center Goals
Fairbanks Energy Services worked with its client vXchnge to reduce overall power usage in that company's Chappaqua, NY data center.
Schools Bring In Solar Energy
Working with U.S. DOE Better Buildings Challenge, K-12 districts incorporate solar energy for conservation and education.
Linkable LED Strip Light Fixtures
Linkable Linear LED Strip Light Fixtures are energy efficient alternatives to traditional tube light fixtures available in several wattages.
Ease Power Outage Impact With Routine Maintenance
On a regular basis, facilities staff should verify that emergency lighting and other life safety systems are fully operational.
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.
HVACR Products Chosen For 2018 AHR Expo Innovation Awards
The winners and finalists in 10 HVACR categories will be recognized in January 2018 at the AHR Expo in Chicago, IL.
Sparkfund Technology Subscription For Energy Projects
This energy-as-a-service option provides facility executives the opportunity to make a single monthly payment that covers energy project installation, repairs, monitoring, and servicing.
Cobalt LED Retrofit Series From Nora Lighting
Nora Lighting's expanded Cobalt LED Retrofit Series offers 4”, 5” and 6” models that rotate and adjust while never exposing a recessed can opening or breaking the ceiling plane.
Buying Renewable Energy, No Matter Where You Are
Voluntary programs offered by utilities provide options to corporate facility energy buyers operating outside of locations that have established options.
Evaluating Lighting Controls Options
Determine desired features when combining a LED lighting retrofit with controls technology.
Strength In Daylighting
Energy savings and occupant comfort are not the only potential benefits of this lighting strategy.
Facility Executive | October 2017 Issue
The October 2017 issue features a focus on sustainability, including groundskeeping, lighting, roofing, energy purchasing programs, and more. Plus, a look at emerging tech, HVAC, and strategic planning.
Question Of The Week: Pay Now, Or Pay Later For Facility Maintenance?
As organizations continue to trim their budgets, so continues scrutiny of facilities operations dollars, particularly for facility maintenance.
Massachusetts Still Tops State Energy Efficiency Ranking
Idaho, Florida, Virginia are most improved states in ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
Using IAQ To Improve Academic Performance
The University of Miami improves indoor air quality and saves energy by installing HVAC Load Reduction Technology.
Steelcase Forms Relationship With FLOS Decorative Lighting
The new collaboration delivers broad choice and access to finely crafted lighting solutions.
NASA Langley’s Katherine Johnson Computational Research Facility Officially Opens
Part of a 20-year revitalization plan at Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA, the new facility is named after "human computer" Katherine Johnson of "Hidden Figures" fame.
Las Vegas Sands Lauded For Energy, Water Efficiency Upgrades
Energy-efficiency upgrades made throughout the corporation’s properties—including The Venetian, The Palazzo, and Sands Expo and Convention Center—were recognized by the DOE’s Better Buildings Challenge.