Industry experts are discussing potential changes to the way energy efficient lighting will be specified, as well as the methodology by which utility companies will assign incentives. There has been exponential change to the energy efficient lighting industry over the past several years. LED lighting products have exploded within the ...
Reducing Hospital Reheat
Hospitals are some of the most energy-intensive facilities in the U.S. A 200,000 square foot hospital will spend, on average, $680,000 a year on energy expenses. According to the American Hospital Association, there are 5,627 registered hospitals in the U.S. While a majority have made energy efficient upgrades to individual ...
Role of Small Businesses in Utility Energy Efficiency Plans
In a new report entitled How to create big opportunities to save energy for small businesses, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) finds that small businesses ". . . represent 90% of US businesses and consume about 20% of US energy, but they attract less than 4% ...
Reduce Energy Costs With Kitchen Exhaust Hood Controls
Proper ventilation of an occupied space is important for the health and safety of patrons and employees. Kitchen exhaust hoods are important for removing heat, smoke, odors, and particulates from the cooking area to prevent them from exiting the kitchen and infiltrating other areas of the building. Kitchen ventilation in ...
RTU Energy Efficiency
Rooftop units (RTUs) are the most common type of HVAC system in commercial buildings, "cooling nearly 60% of the U.S. commercial building floor area and consuming 4.3 quads of energy annually." RTUs represent a significant capital investment and have an average lifespan and depreciation period of about 15 years. Many ...