Efficient buildings align economic, social, and environmental opportunities, creating so-called triple-bottom-line benefits. That was the main takeaway from a keynote address delivered by Clay Nesler, vice president, global energy and sustainability, building efficiency, Johnson Controls Inc.
Smart thermostat company, ecobee, has launched “Donate Your Data,” a new program that allows customers to voluntarily contribute their home data to help advance energy efficiency research.
Schneider Electric announced the completion of a $3.4 million infrastructure improvement project at four district schools at the Keystone Oaks School District in Pittsburgh. The project is expected to significantly improve classroom comfort and reduce annual energy and maintenance costs by 18 percent.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published a white paper that discusses new requirements that help reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings.
Zen Ecosystems has announced the launch of Zen HQ, what the company says is one of the simplest, most cost-effective energy management solutions available. Zen HQ is designed to fit the needs of enterprises with multiple locations via a simple connected platform.
Schneider Electric has introduced “Continuous Efficiency,” a suite of managed services and software that combines the knowledge of Schneider Electric experts with sophisticated tools and technology.
With HVAC systems being among the largest consumers of energy inside school buildings, it comes as no surprise that energy efficiency is one of the top drivers for the replacement market in institutional settings.
The following case studies highlight several ways in which HVACR solutions have been implemented to help various buildings in these three markets meet their energy-efficiency and comfort goals.
Most people don’t think of radiant heating systems as being very popular in warmer climates, such as Arizona, Texas, or Florida, but that may not be the case anymore. Consider Verde Sol-Air Services, Camp Verde, Arizona, which started offering radiant heating systems about 15 years ago.
If a boiler is not serviced regularly, products of combustion may build up on the heat exchanger, which may reduce heat transfer and result in lower energy efficiency and less comfort.