Ask an Engineer: Energy Savings for Small Manufacturers As a small manufacturing facility, what areas should we focus on to improve our energy performance? Although manufacturing processes vary, the cost-saving strategies that follow apply in different types of facilities of all sizes. Upgrade and maintain motors Replacing older motors with properly sized premium efficiency models … Read more
Ventilation and Air Quality: Problems and Solutions HVAC systems are designed to maintain comfort and maximize indoor air quality. While heating and air conditioning are relatively straightforward, complex ventilation systems determine the quality of the indoor environment. The health problems associated with poor indoor air quality reduce productivity and cost billions of dollars each year. … Read more
Dry Vacuum Pumps Save Water & Energy Vacuum pumps are used for a variety of industrial processes, including packaging, bottling, drying and degassing. Laboratories, medical facilities, and dental offices use vacuum pumps to collect waste gases, liquids or debris from a vessel or enclosure. Vacuum pumps can be either “wet” or “dry” — based on … Read more
7 Steps to Improving Motor Performance Motors are widely used in commercial and industrial facility, and they account for more than half of the electricity used nationwide. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has identified seven motor performance improvement opportunities that address both component and system issues. 1. Address motor and drive system operating … Read more
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Remodeling Your Building for Resiliency Impacts from weather, climate and other emergencies can be hard on a building. They can also threaten the safety of building occupants and the continuity of operations. Does your building need a resiliency makeover? Resiliency is the ability to resist being affected by an event, or to quickly return to … Read more
Weighing Your Options: Prioritizing Energy Efficiency Investments Energy efficiency is a good investment, but where should a company start? A variety of energy-efficient technologies and cost-saving opportunities are available. Selecting and prioritizing projects may depend on the type of facility, hours of operation, age of equipment and access to funding. Keep these in mind when … Read more
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Energy Trends to Watch in 2021 The energy industry and energy-using technologies are constantly changing, and many of those changes can affect your operations and your budget. Here we focus on recent trends in lighting, indoor air quality and energy storage that are sure to impact your facility this year and beyond. Lighting shifts … Read more
Thermostats: A Smart Energy-Saving Upgrade Looking for a smart and cost-effective way to save energy and improve your bottom line? Upgrading to Wi-Fi programmable thermostats is one of your best options available. After all, HVAC makes up nearly of total energy use in commercial buildings. Wi-Fi thermostats help reduce those costs, and they’re affordable, easy … Read more