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Photocell Technology and LED Lighting
Let’s face the facts: you probably have LED lighting installed in your building. To what extent, which fixtures and whether you’re getting utility money to cover the cost is another story.
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HVAC Overview Part I: Back to Basics with Heating and Cooling
Ever explain HVAC systems to someone and watch their eyes glaze over? Ever try to wrap your head around HVAC and what makes it important? Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems are complex and custom-engineered to serve their own facilities.
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A Fist Full of Information
The human brain stores a lot of data. The brain has the potential to store as much as a petabyte of information. A computer with that capacity would weigh 293 lbs which is still over 4 cubic feet of space. We do it in the space of a few fists.
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EMEX Holdings, LLC Announces Company Rebrand to Mantis Innovation Group, LLC
EMEX Holdings, LLC, a national leader in energy consulting and facility asset management will begin operating under a newly formed holding company
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No Crane, No Problem: Rooftop Retrofit Projects in Manhattan
Live here, work here, been here, you know how it is: there’s no space in Manhattan. This makes major building equipment upgrades – like rooftop units or boiler replacements – challenging depending on the building’s layout and location.
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3 Ways to Tackle Energy Efficiency on the College Campus
Everybody’s doing it: from MIT’s energy initiative to Colgate University’s carbon neutrality, colleges and universities all over the US are prioritizing energy efficiency and getting to net zero.
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The Impact of Oxygen In Your Office
Sitting in your office in the winter, do you ever feel a little sleepy? Ever think to yourself, "why am I tired at work?" This might be due to shorter days, overindulging during the holidays or not enough coffee.
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Sleeping with the Fan On: the Case for Fan Refurbishment
Sleeping with the fan on ensures the movement of air, in your bedroom and on your rooftops. But how do you know the fans in your air handling units (AHU) and rooftop units (RTU) won’t fail overnight?