Energy Management & Lighting

Whether you want to identify cost savings, optimize energy usage, or monitor ENERGY STAR score fluctuations, energy management software offers an easy and effective method of adapting to the upcoming benchmarking shift.

This issue looks at smart lighting trends, how to choose carpet and flooring, physical security planning, and energy efficiency for data centers. Plus, wellness and water conservation.

Facility departments gain a holistic view of operational impact with data center infrastructure management tools.

Completed in December 2014, this renovation project serves as an example of how a historic utility plant can be improved to address significant elements and concerns.

Conditions have never been better for data center operators to reduce their power consumption and enjoy a healthier bottom line.

Aimed at improving energy project outcomes, The Investor Confidence Project from EDF received the Finance for Resilience (FiRe) award.

Advances in design and technology have transformed lighting over the past several decades from primarily utilitarian functions to also playing a significant role in aesthetics, energy efficiency, and ergonomics.

These valves are used for liquid injection into evaporators on refrigeration and air conditioning systems using fluorinated refrigerants.

GE has received four reports of the lamp separating from the lamp base. No injuries or property damage have been reported, but there is potential for the lamp to fall onto people below, posing an impact hazard.

This window film features a patented construction that helps reflect interior heat back into a facility.

Using counterfeit electrical products in any environment can result in a higher risk for failure or malfunction. This infographic from Eaton shows five segments where product performance is especially critical.

Join Graybar and lighting experts from Acuity Brands for a look at how intelligent lighting solutions can help you keep your resolutions.

International Code Council Committee Action Hearings are scheduled for April 17-27 in Louisville, KY.

This issue announces our 2016 Facility Executive of the Year, and the popular Readers' Choice Awards. Plus a look at cyber security, cleaning performance assessments, roofing insulation and systems, HVAC maintenance, and renewable energy initiatives.

Model energy codes are calling for higher R-values in building envelopes, including roofing insulation.

This online tool aims to simplify selection process for facility managers converting from incandescent, fluorescent, or halogen bulbs to LED lighting.

Located in Houston, Christian Brothers Automotive Company’s new headquarters building needed help to combat the harsh Texas summers.

The New York Institute for Special Education in the Bronx will be the site of the state's first solar schools project and will have solar panel arrays installed thanks to a power purchase agreement with SolarCity.

This addition to Solatube's SkyVault daylighting solution provides commercial facilities the option to dim natural lighting when desired.

Modern building envelope design does not always perform as expected.