Moving Towards Energy Efficiency? Retrofit with Smart Air-Conditioning

Posted on April 25th, 2013 by Paul Valenta

Industry analysts such as Navigant Research predict a two-fold increase in the market for energy efficiency projects and retrofits in commercial buildings, reaching $152[...]

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Tags: buildings, CALMAC, HVAC

The City of South San Francisco’s Sustainability Efforts – Progress & Accomplishments

Posted on April 25th, 2013 by Pedro Gonazalez

South San Francisco, California “The Industrial City” is strategically located on 9.63 square miles facing the San Francisco Bay and eight miles south of downtown[...]

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Tags: chevron, HVAC, pv, San Mateo County, south san francisco, sustainability efforts

Miami Beach City’s Energy & Sustainability Challenges & Accomplishments

Posted on April 2nd, 2013 by Ivy Cada

The City of Miami Beach strives to be a leader in energy conservation and sustainable strategies. While we hope all of our residents, businesses and[...]

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Tags: energy efficiency, Home Energy Makeover Initiative, HVAC, LEED certification

Fan Energy – The Often Overlooked Energy Hog

Posted on November 20th, 2012 by Ivy Cada

HVAC accounts for about 40 percent of the energy used in U.S. commercial and residential buildings, making HVAC systems a logical focus for potential cost[...]

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Tags: Dynamic Air Quality Solutions, fan energy, HVAC

Energy Service Contract Helps Dublin Upgrade in Tough Financial Times

Posted on September 4th, 2012 by Ivy Cada

Over the past few years, the City of Dublin has focused considerable effort at being more sustainable in its municipal operations, with one of[...]

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Tags: dublin, Green Plan, HVAC

Outside Ventilation Air – How it impacts Energy Consumption

Posted on June 15th, 2012 by Ivy Cada

As we have discussed previously in The Daily Energy Report, the right filtration system can shave off up to 2/3 of a building’s operating costs. [...]

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Tags: energy consumption, HVAC, ventilation

Thermal Energy Storage is the Answer The question – How Do We Solve the Demand on the Grid?

Posted on April 13th, 2012 by Paul Valenta

The future of energy and the Smart Grid is dependent on smarter buildings that use disruptive technologies such as energy storage and building automation to[...]

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Tags: CALMAC, HVAC, smart grid, thermal storage

Insulation: A Key Factor In Sustainable Schools

Posted on December 13th, 2011 by Priyanka Samant

Schools are where children – bright, energetic, and ready to learn and grow – first see society at work. It’s where they learn how to[...]

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Tags: architecture, building, daylighting, education, Efficiency, green, HVAC, insulation, LEED, schools, sustainable

Market Disruption Driving Creative Strategies in the Demand-Side Management Space

Posted on December 9th, 2011 by Priyanka Samant

Wrenching transformation and consolidation is sweeping across the once stable and conservative lighting industry. New technologies such as LEDs, digital networks and wireless communications are displacing legacy[...]

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Tags: channel strategy, demand-side management, energy efficiency, energy intelligence, energy management, HVAC, lighting, real time information, smart grid

Increasing Building Operating Efficiency through Proper Air Handling System Selection and Installation

Posted on August 26th, 2011 by Priyanka Samant

From new construction to renovations and additions, improving energy efficiency continues to be a primary focus for today’s builders. Contributing to this demand is the[...]

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Tags: air handling, air leakage, building, contractors, Efficiency, HVAC, installation, insulation, LEED, location, operation costs

Power-Saver Loans Available for Energy Upgrades

Posted on April 22nd, 2011 by Krishna Patel

The DOE and HUD have teamed up to provide loans to families who wish to make energy efficient improvements to their homes. Also, a new online competition launches that uses competition to encourage energy conservation. And New Mexico hydropower project the first to receive ARRA funding.

Gamesa and Northrop Grumman Launch Offshore Wind Technology Center

Posted on February 11th, 2011 by Krishna Patel

What some colleges are doing to make sure tomorrow's work force is prepared to handle the energy challenges for the future and the launch of a new offshore wind tech center quickly follows federal investment in the industry.

Achieving Central Plant Optimization

Posted on February 7th, 2011 by Sharon Shapiro

Buildings – big and small, old and new – are collectively the largest consumers of energy worldwide. Within each individual building, the heating, ventilation and[...]

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Tags: building automation systems, central plant efficiency, Central Plant Optimization, Dave Klee, energy efficiency, HVAC, infrastructure, johnson controls, LEED standards, maintenance

Contractors Can Gain More Profit Through Energy Efficient Remodeling

Posted on January 19th, 2011 by Sharon Shapiro

What you can’t see, in fact, can hurt you, especially as it relates to home construction. According to the government census, there are nearly 110[...]

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Tags: Bill Rossiter, contractors, energy efficiency enhancements, energy efficient home, energy tax credits, home construction, homeowners, HVAC, insulation, Interrupt Marketing, windows

Tips For Choosing the Right Energy Service Company

Posted on December 28th, 2010 by Eileen Fox

While solar panels, geothermal systems and other renewable technologies are arguably the best long-term route to energy independence and lower costs, installing these systems before[...]

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Tags: Eileen Fox, energy assessment, energy efficiency, energy independence, energy service company, ESCO, geothermal systems, GreenTech Energy Services, HVAC, lighting, solar panels, utility bill

CALMAC Energy Storage Solution A Viable Option For Integrating Renewable Energy Generation

Posted on December 15th, 2010 by Ben Lack

Mark MacCracken, the CEO of CALMAC, emphasizes the importance of energy storage and how companies like his are finding innovative ways to make energy storage[...]

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Tags: air conditioning, CALMAC, chiller, cooling, daily energy news, daily energy report, energy news, energy report, energy storage, HVAC, ice, Mark MacCracken, peak-demand, renewable energy, usgbc, wind

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Moving Towards Energy Efficiency? Retrofit with Smart Air-Conditioning

The City of South San Francisco’s Sustainability Efforts – Progress & Accomplishments

Miami Beach City’s Energy & Sustainability Challenges & Accomplishments

Fan Energy – The Often Overlooked Energy Hog

Energy Service Contract Helps Dublin Upgrade in Tough Financial Times

Outside Ventilation Air – How it impacts Energy Consumption

Thermal Energy Storage is the Answer The question – How Do We Solve the Demand on the Grid?

Insulation: A Key Factor In Sustainable Schools

Market Disruption Driving Creative Strategies in the Demand-Side Management Space

Increasing Building Operating Efficiency through Proper Air Handling System Selection and Installation

Power-Saver Loans Available for Energy Upgrades

Gamesa and Northrop Grumman Launch Offshore Wind Technology Center

Achieving Central Plant Optimization

Contractors Can Gain More Profit Through Energy Efficient Remodeling

Tips For Choosing the Right Energy Service Company

CALMAC Energy Storage Solution A Viable Option For Integrating Renewable Energy Generation

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