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Lights, Team, Action [Manufacturing Project Q&A]
I’m lucky to work with dozens of excellent people across the efficiency projects I help sell and develop.
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New York Utility Incentive Programs [2020 Update]
Utility incentives are no secret: they exist to help buildings cover the cost of efficiency projects designed to lower energy use.
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6 Ways a Commercial Lighting Redesign Saves Energy
We often examine lighting at the fixture level: the specific type of LED, cost per piece to install, rated wattage, number of fixtures in a space, etc. But commercial or industrial facility lighting can also be looked at comprehensively.
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A 3-Step Process for Building Effective Lighting Controls Systems
A lot is asked of a lighting control system. When you flip a switch or adjust a dimmer to achieve a desired effect, there’s a litany of design, material and labor choices that go into making sure the system behaves correctly.
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Watts: Understanding Power Equivalents
James Watt contributed so many engineering advancements in the late 1700s that we named the “watt” after him: a single unit of power.
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HVAC Overview Part III: Pumps
While no two HVAC efficiency projects are the same, energy optimizations often encounter the same four, primary mechanical functions.
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Why Energy Efficiency is Important for the Power Grid
Modern life requires electricity. Whether charging a device or using your stove, you’re utilizing “the grid.”
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HVAC Overview Part II: Efficient Air Conditioning with RTUs and AHUs
Heating and cooling buildings (excluding electric heating) usually involves a fluid (liquid or gas) flowing through ducts or piping. Understanding fluid movement in HVAC systems is part II of our series, HVAC Overview.