Real Estate Giant Rudin Invests in Energy Efficiency

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This article was written for NYSERDA’s Commercial Tenant Program (CTP), which offers financial assistance for energy studies in tenant spaces. For more information on the program visit the NYSERDA CTP website. Kelly O’Connell, ERS for Zondits, August 15, 2018 Rudin Management, one of New York’s top real estate firms, partnered with NYSERDA’s Commercial Tenant Program … Read more

Gensler Shows the Power of Commercial Tenants

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This article was written for NYSERDA’s Commercial Tenant Program (CTP), which offers financial assistance for energy studies in tenant spaces. For more information on the program visit the NYSERDA CTP website.   Gensler’s new 120,000-square-foot office space is a huge statement for the world’s largest architecture firm – and for the power of commercial tenants. … Read more

Measurement and Verification vs. Ongoing Commissioning

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Utility Strategies for Energy Efficiency: Measurement & Verification (M&V) and Ongoing Commissioning senseware.co, July 10, 2018 The world energy consumption is constantly rising. According to the US Energy Information Administration, the increase is well over 28% between 2015 and 2040. It is important to note that in commercial buildings, this number is even higher at nearly 40%. … Read more

Desert Aire Technical Resource for Grow Rooms

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Desert Aire Outlines Impact Of Grow Room Vapor Pressure Deficit On HVAC System Design In New Application Note 28 Crop yield improved by proper choices, integrated environmental control June 27, 2018 Desert Aire, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial humidity and climate control systems, has published a new technical resource that explains how carefully … Read more

LED Tariffs to Affect the Cost of Lighting in the US

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Prices set to rise as LED tariffs get go-ahead luxreview.com, June 18, 2018 The cost of lighting looks set to rise now that the US government has confirmed that Chinese lighting components will be hit with tariffs of up to 25 per cent. Light emitting diodes, filament lamps and HID lamps as well as aluminium … Read more

Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Energy Efficiency

How Artificial Intelligence Can Increase Energy Efficiency Written by Vivek Kumar, blueandgreentomorrow.com, June 1, 2018 The energy industry has undergone many changes over the past couple of years. With new advances in industrial processes, multiple sources of energy are now available which can drive forward a more efficient use of energy resources. With the newest breakthroughs … Read more

ACEEE Summer Study: Hybrid Smart-BIPV Windows

Optimizing the Use of Smart Windows and BIPV to Achieve Net Zero Written by Jim Paull, ERS, May 9, 2018. Windows present an opportunity to reduce electrical consumption in buildings by producing power with building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) or by reducing air-conditioning loads with solar heat gain control. Taking advantage of windows is especially important in … Read more

Mechanical CHP to the Rescue

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Mechanical CHP to the Rescue Why the “P” in CHP Doesn’t Always Stand for Electric Power Written by Dale Desmarais, Director of Business Development, Tecogen, Inc., April 8, 2018 If you live in a large city or you are involved in energy, you’ve probably heard about CHP. CHP stands for combined heat and power, also … Read more

State-of-the-Art Stadium Touts Energy Efficiency

How Analytics Tech Can Boost Stadiums’ Energy Efficiency English soccer club Tottenham Hotspur is partnering with Schneider Electric to provide real-time energy maintenance and personalized experiences for fans. Written by Phil Goldstein, biztechmagazine.com, April 26, 2018 When English soccer team Tottenham Hotspur opens its new state-of-the-art stadium later this year for the 2018-2019 Premier League season, it … Read more

What’s Missing When We Value CHP?

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Written by Gita Subramony, ERS for Zondits, May 2, 2018 Combined Heat and Power (CHP) can be a more efficient way to generate electricity. For facilities implementing CHP, the value proposition typically centers on utility bill reduction. Using natural gas to generate electricity on-site can be cheaper than buying electricity from the grid, especially when … Read more