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The Contractor’s System Optimization Opportunity

Technological advances might seem geared toward the facility manager, but there’s upside in this sector for the contractor, too

Robert Beverly

October 7, 2020

What do the latest wave of optimization possibilities mean for HVAC contractors?

Weatherization Can Brighten an HVAC Business Outlook

Partnering with the right efficiency-focused programs can yield a variety of additional work along with tangible and intangible benefits

Robert Beverly

October 6, 2020

The amount of money spent on improving residential energy efficiency starts to reveal how much energy inefficiency remains throughout American’s homes.

SL Green Realty Corporation Awarded for Outstanding Energy Efficiency Commitments

Trane recognizes company with Energy Efficiency Leader Award

December 12, 2019

Trane has recognized SL Green Realty Corp. with an Energy Efficiency Leader Award for its commitment to best energy practices.

Aircuity is Approved Vendor for Real-Time Energy Management Program

Now a qualified vendor for NYSERDA's program

December 3, 2019

Aircuity has been named a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Qualified Vendor for the RTEM program.

Aprilaire Publishes Humidifier Performance Guidelines for ECM Motors

Guidelines will lead to energy savings and improved system performance

June 12, 2019

Beginning July 3, 2019, the Department of Energy is requiring a maximum fan energy rating (FER) for furnace fans.

Honeywell Boosts Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in City of Newark

Project aims to reduce energy operating costs by approximately 36 percent

April 3, 2019

Mayor Ras Baraka and Department of Engineering Director Phillip Scott announced that the City of Newark, New Jersey, and Honeywell Intl. will partner in an energy savings improvement project to help the city save money and taxpayer dollars.

HERSH20 Rating Debuted at RESNET Building Performance Conference

New index to measure water efficiency so homeowners save on water utility costs

March 5, 2018

Homebuyers need to know how efficiently water is being used in the homes they are considering to buy. In response to this need, the national energy standards organization, RESNET, is introducing its first ever water efficiency rating index, HERSH2O.

Lime Energy Awarded DOE Grant to Complete Energy Efficiency Projects in Three Cities

Project to support small business energy efficiency in low-income communities

October 18, 2016

Lime Energy Co. has been awarded a funding agreement by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to design and deliver “Achieving Energy Efficiency in Small Businesses in Low-Income Areas,” an energy efficiency program for low-income communities.

A&B Properties, Carbon Lighthouse Launch Energy Efficiency Pilot Program

Data-driven analysis aims to identify optimal energy use at highest demand commercial properties

August 15, 2016

A&B Properties Inc. (ABP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Alexander & Baldwin Inc., has partnered with Carbon Lighthouse, an energy services company, to implement a two-month pilot to identify energy efficiency initiatives for its commercial assets in Hawaii.

Dominion East Ohio Promotes Energy Efficiency Program

Rebates of up to $1,250 available for energy-efficiency home improvements

August 1, 2016

Residential customers of Dominion East Ohio can save several ways with the company’s Home Performance with Energy Star® program. It includes a home energy assessment to help diagnose high utility usage and comfort issues, and then provides rebates of up to $1,250 for completion of energy-efficiency improvements.