Forum Post: Re: Energy Management in 2011
I truly believe there are not enough people in the world to watch all the off site stuff. Buildings run out of control. Some companies are not pro active in their efforts. Complaints and crisis...
View ArticleForum Post: Spray Rack Testing of windows, doors and curtain walls for Water...
(Please visit the site to view this video)http://mayfieldinfrared.com - We conduct and document ASTM E 1105-00 a & b field testing of installed exterior windows, doors and curtain wall assemblies...
View ArticleForum Post: Re: Retrocommissioning Projects
If you still seek assistance contact deltatengr@comcast.net with additional information regarding your interest indicating the specific type of buildings (offices, industrial, multi-family, etc.).
View ArticleForum Post: Obama Energy Plan May Face Partisan Battle
Check out my post on some of the politics surrounding President Obama's Better Buildings Initiative to cut energy use in existing buildings.
View ArticleForum Post: Re: Working Off Your Energy Waste
Did he address the educational needs of the maintenance technicians charged with managing this wonderfully evolved piece of design, after its completion? Unless we invest in the continued education of...
View ArticleForum Post: Re: The Third Rail of Energy Efficiency
David, we have a product line (shameless shilling) that is called See The Light. You can find it at EnergyToolKits.com and it delivers on the promise of energy awareness and sustainable behavior...
View ArticleForum Post: Chicago/Northern Illinois energy efficiency rebate programs
Hi,If you're in the Chicago area, you definitely need to know about the utility company rebate programs for energy efficiency. ComEd, Nicor, Peoples Gas, and North Shore Gas all have great programs...
View ArticleForum Post: Re: How to Ban Personal Fridges
As you have probably gathered by now, there are many sides to the issue ranging from company policy to the nature of work being performed in the work space. Some places/offices/cultures encourage the...
View ArticleForum Post: IDC Smart Buildings Maturity Models - A New Framework for...
IDC Energy Insights published two complimentary Smart Building Maturity Model reports today, for vendors and for end users engaged in, or exploring new opportunities in this rapidly growing...
View ArticleForum Post: Re: Energy Efficency Third Party Funding Search ...
See if your project qualifies for the EPACt tax deduction. Use it in your ROI. If it is commercial? also if it is a public building the deduction maybe allocated to you as the designer. It does not...
View ArticleForum Post: Don't forget about the EPACT 179d Deduction for commercial...
Engineered Cost Recovery is an engineering firm dedicated to providing other engineers, architects and building owners with the necessary third party certification to obtain their Energy Policy Act tax...
View ArticleForum Post: Ask An Expert: Rick Lubinski
Through April, energy efficiency expert Rick Lubinski will be taking your questions. Please post them below!
View ArticleForum Post: Free webinar this week on reusing water for cooling towers and...
If your company or clients use water-intensive equipment like cooling towers and boilers, check out the free webinar sponsored by Prevent Air Intake Screens on April 25. The webinar will explain how...
View ArticleForum Post: Preventing HVAC damage from cottonwood seeds
It's almost cottonwood season and soon seeds will be clogging rooftop units, restricting airflow to HVAC systems and lowering process equipment productivity. By covering the entire air intake perimeter...
View ArticleForum Post: Found Money with Mechanical Insulation Energy Assessment
If you have process piping, HVAC piping, ducts and equipment that are not properly insulated or the insulation is damaged and not functioning the energy losses can be significant. My company can...
View ArticleForum Post: Re: Boost cooling tower efficiency by preventing fouling
That's a great start Tova and you are so very correct that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, but air filters are only part of the problem reducing cooling tower efficiency. More often,...
View ArticleForum Post: Building owners earn rewards by designing in energy efficiency
Innovative program run by San Diego Gas & Energy awards financial incentives to building owners for designing new buildings and renovating existing buildings to be energy efficient. The incentives...
View ArticleForum Post: Are net-zero energy buildings really possible?
A story in our October issue (the link to the piece is below) discusses three myths regarding net-zero energy buildings. The idea is that, while they're not exactly the mainstream practice yet - or...
View ArticleForum Post: Re: When's The Last Time You Looked AT Your Windows?
Increase tenant comfort, let the good light in, keep costly and harmful UV rays out and thwart vandalism and break-ins. 3M Window Films provide a great return on investment and so much more.•Energy...
View ArticleForum Post: Have you undergone a retrocommissioning project lately
The February roundtable for Maintenance Solutions will focus on retrocommissioning, including benefits, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. Excited to hear your thoughts and suggestions....
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