March 8, 2023 – Contact FacilitiesNet Editorial Staff Β» Understanding these basic concepts will help the managers decide what they want to achieve during a system controls upgrade. By Aaron Lindley, Contributing Writer Upgrading building control systems will require some upfront work by maintenance and engineering managers to understand what systems or sections of the …
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An economizer is a simple, elegant idea intended to save businesses moneyπ΅ by delivering cooling to their buildings with much less energy consumed and much less cost. In a nutshell, an economizer is a mechanical vent π¨attached to a roof top unit (RTU) that opens to draw-in outside air for cooling a building when the …
Deciding on where to begin an energy investment strategy can be daunting. This article aims at guiding investors through the priorities in which energy projects should be performed. Here is the order: Energy assessmentEnergy conservationEnergy efficiencyDemand managementRenewable energy. Energy assessmentEnergy assessment is the bedrock of all energy management strategies. It involves investigating the current state …
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Federal Facilities Up the Ante on Indoor Air Quality Administration aims to establish 1,500 GSA facilities as examples of innovation, implementation and standards for indoor air quality. March 6, 2023 By Dan Hounsell, Senior Editor IAQ Not all of the fallout from COVID-19 was negative. For example, the pandemic alerted the general public about the …
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From smart meters to lighting upgrades, here’s a primer on simple energy efficiency upgrades every facility manager can employ now. By Ed Porasz Energy Efficiency To get the most energy efficient building, facility managers often must evaluate trade-offs in strategies. The way to do that is with careful modeling and measuring of outcomes in terms …
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April 7, 2021 – Contact FacilitiesNet Editorial Staff Β» Even though LED technology for lighting fixtures is becoming commonplace, lucrative rebates are still available. The economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic is likely responsible for prolonging rebate availability, as rebates tend to spur participation, according to BriteSwitch. Nearly three quarters of the United States …
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What is Title 24? The California Energy Code β commonly called Title 24 β is a set of regulations the California Building Standards Commission created in 1978 to cut down energy waste in the state. Title 24 dictates how contractors and facility managers select and install windows and doors, lighting, HVAC equipment, and other energy-influencing …
