3D Printing Enables New Generation of Heat Exchangers Energy.gov, March 17, 2016. Image credit: University of Maryland Three-dimensional printing is revolutionizing how we manufacture objects in almost every industry—from vehicles to medical devices to biotech. Now, the University of Maryland, through a partnership with 3D Systems and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office, … Read more
Why utilities are using data analytics Landis + Gyr, March 1, 2016. Image credit: W.Rebel Improving network operations and planning At grid level, distribution management systems monitor circuit loading and aggregate data from a large number of intelligent devices such as smart meters, grid sensors and mobile devices being used by engineers in the field that … Read more
The power of zero: How to a real-world Net-Zero office Green Biz, March 12, 2016. Image credit: ccr-mag DPR Construction’s Phoenix Regional Headquarters creates a space that exemplifies deep sustainability in the hot dry climate, on a site that provides revitalization and adaptive reuse. The office is ILFI Net Zero Energy and LEED Platinum certified. … Read more
Valerie Eacret, ERS, for Zondits March 9, 2016 Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) are developing a paint-on coating that can easily be applied to windows to improve their performance. It will reflect the infrared solar energy back to the sky while allowing visible light to pass through, making it especially appropriate for … Read more
The top tech to cut energy costs and emissions? You may be surprised Green Biz, March 4, 2015. Image credit: ErikaWittlieb Based on revenues gains last year in the various advanced energy segments — including solar, wind, gas turbines, biofuels, energy storage and building efficiency technologies — the last grabbed the biggest share of revenues, at … Read more
World’s Largest LED Retrofit Will Cut Chase Bank’s Lighting Bill In Half GE Reports, February 18, 2016. Image credit: M.O. Stevens Banking is about to get brighter. In a deal amounting to the largest single installation of LED lights in history, some 5,000 Chase branches will replace indoor light bulbs and fluorescent tubes and outdoor … Read more
LED inventor bets on lasers to replace LEDs Lux Review, February 24, 2016. Image credit: WOODPUNCHER Nobel-prize winning Nakamura – who invented both the green and blue LED, the latter of which led to the so-called LED revolution – has co-founded SoraaLaser, which will debut to huge media and scientific interest at next week’s Strategies in Light … Read more
Revenue from Commercial Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems to Total $340 Billion from 2015-2024 ACHR News, February 15, 2016. Image credit: As concerns about the environmental impact of energy generation and uncertainty over future energy prices continue to build, commercial building owners are looking for ways to reduce energy spend, notes Navigant Research. This drive for efficiency … Read more
So what, exactly, is a fiber optic lighting system? nelight. Image credit: Boston Children’s Hospital In most cases, a fiber optic system combines three elements: 1. An illuminator. An illuminator is basically a metal box containing a special lamp with the ability to concentrate light into the end of a fiber optic harness. An illuminator … Read more
Intelligent Buildings: Energy Savings from Smart Controls RMI Outlet, February 24, 2016. Image credit: MichaelGaida 1. INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS ARE A FAST-GROWING MARKET Commercial buildings consume a lot of energy. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technology Office, the cost of energy to operate the 5.6 million commercial buildings in the United States … Read more