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The Story of Energy Efficiency

It all began in 1973. Energy efficiency is widely traced back to exactly this year, when Arab members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries imposed an oil embargo which raised prices around the globe.

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24/7 Production Really Needs Good Lighting

50 miles north of Chicago, a manufacturing facility creates products designed to improve performance and protection on job sites, in the US and around the world. A leading manufacturer in their sector, the company has dozens of locations in the US.

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Hey NYC Businesses: Don’t Get Caught by the Carbon Tax

At a time when climate change is a hot topic, lowering carbon emissions has become a priority for cities across the US. At the forefront, New York City announced its Climate Mobilization Act this year, designed to motivate businesses to lower their carbon

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2 Primary Reasons for Exterior Lighting Upgrades

Many commercial and industrial organizations have been upgrading their lighting as of late. Ever notice how one night a bright parking lot seems to pop up out of nowhere?  It’s happening all over the place.

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Energy Efficiency in the Property Management Industry

Property management energy efficiency means making strategic decisions for saving energy across a portfolio of managed properties. These properties could include apartment buildings, office space, parking garages, or leased spaces managed by a 3rd party.

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3 Important Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) HVAC Locations

The humble Variable Frequency Drive, or “VFD” is an operations team’s best friend. Fundamentally, the VFD HVAC solution allows you to control motor speed.

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Inside a Hospital Energy Audit

Commercial facilities engage engineers to perform energy assessments to uncover potential efficiencies. These audits can take anywhere from an hour to multiple days, depending on the number of facilities involved and types of efficiency measures.

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Can LED Lighting Make You More Productive?

One of the most cost-effective energy efficiency upgrades available to facilities, LED lighting has a longer lifespan and higher lumen output than its predecessors.

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