Articles Tagged with ''energy efficiency''

Advanced Refrigeration Technologies Boosting Energy Efficiency in Supermarkets

Advances in HVACR technologies can produce significant savings

September 3, 2018

In supermarkets, where HVAC and refrigeration equipment use 50 to 60 percent of all electricity consumed, new technologies and advanced control strategies have been developed to help boost energy efficiency as well as reduce emissions.

RESNET, Pearl Partner to Demonstrate Unity in Home Energy-Efficiency Rating Systems

August 30, 2018

Last year, more than 22 percent of all new homes received a HERS rating through RESNET's standards. Pearl has established its certification on the East Coast and in California, and recently expanded into Wisconsin, Michigan, and Arizona markets. By increasing the quantity and accessibility of information about efficient homes, the partnership will increase consumer interest in home certification, creating new opportunities for both organizations.

Homeowners Study Up to Shape the Energy Management Market

More research, increased environmentalism open new doors to connect with consumers

Robert Beverly

August 20, 2018

On average, homeowners are coming to their HVAC decisions as better-informed consumers. That seems to be the consensus on the manufacturer side. That said, they are seeing not only more widespread interest in giving environmental concerns more priority in purchasing decisions, but also that this interest is more impervious to other circumstances than it might have been in past decades.

Hotel HVAC: Room to Improve

Facility Little Things Add Up! Help Hotels Manage Their Reservationsmanagers want seamless integration for smarter, more efficient operation

August 20, 2018

Energy represents the single fastest-growing operating cost in the lodging industry, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). Decisions on guest room equipment amplify by dozens or hundreds in a single property. The mechanical systems work on such a scale that any amount of waste can add up to a significant financial loss or missed opportunity while, on the other hand, minor savings in one area can accumulate to an appreciable gain.

South Carolina Amusement Park Cuts Utility Bills with Air Curtain Installations

August 20, 2018

Four entranceway air curtains, which now protect the Mount Pleasant, South Carolina-based amusement park’s 16,000-square-foot indoor area from outdoor temperatures, have lowered annual utility costs and energy use by approximately $20,000 and 6.6-MMBtu,

Key Factors for Selecting an ERV

Tony Moffett

August 20, 2018

A primary reason for installing an ERV is to recover energy when there is a fresh air requirement for a building. As fresh air is brought into a building, the conditioned air is exhausted back outside to equalize the building’s air pressure.

Service Logic, Charlotte, North Carolina, meeting with customers face to face to understand their needs with one-on-one conversations. - The NEWS - ACHR

Regular HVAC Maintenance Prevents Costly Downtime in Mission Critical Facilities

HVAC contractors share best practices for keeping data centers in peak operating conditions

Nicole Krawcke

August 13, 2018

Regular maintenance reduces unplanned downtime, which prevents loss of service, revenue, and goodwill from the data center’s customers.

Fuzhou University Computer Data Center - The NEWS - ACHR

Reducing Energy, Operational Costs Key to Data Center Cooling

Data centers looking for cost-effective, creative solutions

Nicole Krawcke

August 13, 2018

Things such as IoT, smart technology, and cloud computing are driving rapid growth in the data center cooling market. In fact, according to a report from Grand View Research Inc., the global data center cooling market size was valued at $6.10 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach $17.78 billion by 2024, at a compound annual growth rate exceeding 11 percent from 2016 to 2024.

Alaska Energy Audit Program Extended

August 2, 2018

According to the AEA, nonresidential buildings consume more than half the building energy use in Alaska, and the majority of these buildings are privately owned. The Commercial Building Energy Audit program is designed to pay up to 75 percent of the cost of an ASHRAE level 1+ energy audit performed on privately owned commercial buildings.

2018 Dealer Design Award- The NEWS - ACHR

HVAC Contractors Pick 2018’s Top Innovations

Winners receive the highly coveted 2018 Dealer Design trophy

July 23, 2018

Now in its 15th year, the contest features 39 new and innovative products across 13 categories. The categories span an assortment of critical HVACR aspects, such as residential controls, ventilation products, refrigeration, components and accessories, and more.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this session, we will cover how to design VRF systems for the U.S. market using new A2L refrigerants. These systems provide an advanced zoning solution by using inverter technology to deliver precise heating and cooling control across multiple zones and spaces.

Articles Tagged with ''energy efficiency''

Advanced Refrigeration Technologies Boosting Energy Efficiency in Supermarkets

RESNET, Pearl Partner to Demonstrate Unity in Home Energy-Efficiency Rating Systems

Homeowners Study Up to Shape the Energy Management Market

Hotel HVAC: Room to Improve

South Carolina Amusement Park Cuts Utility Bills with Air Curtain Installations

Key Factors for Selecting an ERV

Regular HVAC Maintenance Prevents Costly Downtime in Mission Critical Facilities

Reducing Energy, Operational Costs Key to Data Center Cooling

Alaska Energy Audit Program Extended

HVAC Contractors Pick 2018’s Top Innovations

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