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Open Protocol BMS and the Importance of Niagara N4

If you’re managing a facility with standard HVAC/mechanical systems, you probably have some form of a Building Management System (BMS). Like how the iPhone changed communication with its launch in 2007, BMS have fundamentally changed.

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Why LED Lighting Needs Custom Engineering + Agile Teams

Replacing old fluorescent, metal halide and incandescent fixtures with modern LED lighting and controls is, without question, a good choice for a facility upgrade.

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3 Facts to Know About Utility Incentives in Connecticut

Three affiliated hospitals in Connecticut have recently qualified for over $3,200,000 of electric and gas utility incentives. The energy efficiency project that achieved these numbers resulted in just a 2-year payback.

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Commercial Buildings in Winter [Energy Efficiency Checklist]

Winter means colder temperatures, especially in locations across the U.S. like the Midwest and Northeast.

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Energy Efficiency in Biotech and Pharma

Biotech and pharma energy consumption is significant. In fact, because of higher standards for environmental conditions, the overall energy usage intensity (EUI) for pharmaceutical plants is 14x higher than other types of manufacturing facilities.

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Hotel Energy Efficiency: Cutting Costs While Enhancing Guest Comfort

Considering updating your hotel for efficiency? We have some suggestions on how to lower energy use in your hotel, while minimizing disruption to operations and discomfort to guests.

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Hospital Energy Use: Taking Advantage of Energy Efficiency

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, healthcare is one of the top five energy-consuming building categories and accounts for nine percent of energy use in commercial buildings.

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Energy retrofit project brings cost savings without patient disruption

How can a hospital retrofit its lighting system without affecting patients at all? The strategy that Edward-Elmhurst Health chose was to skip all the lights the patients see.

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