Tag: Energy

Rice engineers have developed polymer cores that redirect light from any source to solar cells.

Building Safety Month 2021 celebrates the industry’s resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and looks to continue creating safe and sustainable buildings and communities.

New resources from the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) show how surge protective devices can prevent damage, downtime, and lost revenue.

Kohler Co. has launched 3500kW and 4000kW nodes as part of its popular KD Series diesel-powered generator sets.

As an energy source, propane offers facilities efficient, low-cost equipment operation that can help to lower overall carbon footprint.

As offices, schools, and retail stores reopen, ACEEE’s Steven Nadel discusses how to reduce COVID-19 risks without wasting energy.

After dropping 24%, U.S. office building electricity consumption has risen to 89% of its pre-pandemic level.

The U.S. House has passed an energy innovation bill that would make key strides to improve energy efficiency in buildings.

HVAC systems powered by propane offer flexibility for facilities in far-flung locations, among other potential benefits.

Tackling energy projects can be eased with energy service performance contracts.

The June 2020 issue looks at the new post-COVID-19 workplace—from technology to infection control. Plus, access control, energy projects, and parking facilities.

California State University Maritime Academy and James Madison University have claimed the top awards in the first virtual Collegiate Wind Competition.

The more than 950 public and private sector organizations participating in DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative have saved nearly $11 billion in energy costs.

Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) can yield insight into energy pricing that customers and energy users can use to hedge resources and take advantage of key incentives.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Renewable Energy Challenge grant program has awarded Denver $1 million to support its Renewable Denver Initiative.

For actionable insight, buildings are increasingly tracking and comparing energy performance.

Data center owner/operators can now get a comprehensive assessment of their facilities’ electrical system and backup capabilities.

The 965 kW system is expected to generate 1.2 million kWhs of electricity annually, avoiding the emission of 935 tons of carbon dioxide per year, while contributing to New Jersey's renewable energy targets.

Standard 90.1 has been a benchmark for the commercial building energy codes in the United States and a key basis for codes and standards around the world

Insufficient natural gas infrastructure? Variable refrigerant flow and split systems can offer a no-compromise solution.