Lighting Controls: Calculating the Savings Upgrading to high-efficiency lighting is a great way to reduce operating costs. However, any light — no matter how efficient — wastes energy and money lighting empty spaces. Adding controls can optimize savings and help preserve precious energy resources. That sounds great, but lighting controls are an investment. It would … Read more
Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation by Demand Adequate ventilation is critical to good indoor air quality and occupant comfort. However, the energy needed to run the HVAC system makes up nearly half of the total energy costs in a typical commercial building. Demand control ventilation (DCV) maintains fresh air levels based on air quality, saving on … Read more
Outdoor Lighting Upgrades – Focus on Success For your clients, outdoor lighting says a lot about their business. If you consider the benefits of high-quality outdoor lighting, then upgrading makes sense. With the right resources, a lighting upgrade can be done properly and with minimal risk. Spotlight on LEDs LED lighting is quickly taking up … Read more
Smart Pump Systems Save Energy Pumps are the workhorses in many commercial and industrial facilities, but they also use a lot of energy. An inefficient pump system can result in a significant amount of wasted energy that flows right onto your operating budget. Fortunately, a combination of advanced pump designs and intelligent controls can help … Read more
Best Practices in HVAC Commissioning HVAC systems are critical to building comfort, but they’re also the biggest energy user in a typical commercial building. Proper operation affects employee health and productivity, as well as customer purchasing behavior. A new HVAC installation may not operate as intended, however. People make mistakes, microprocessor controls are complex and … Read more
Augmented Reality Takes Maintenance into a Different Realm Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) is all of the replacements, tests, measurements and repairs needed to keep the equipment in your facility operating at peak performance. Augmented reality (AR) may help change the face of MRO operations. What is AR? It lies between the traditional factory floor … Read more
Energy Trends to Look for in 2020 It seems like energy technologies are constantly changing — getting smarter, faster and more efficient. If you’re looking to stay current, check out these energy trends for 2020 and beyond. Buildings get connected Building automation has been around for years, but the Internet of Things is really shaking … Read more