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Tem­peratures in northern Wisconsin can dip well below freezing, sometimes for weeks at a time, during the state’s notoriously long winters.

The EPA will reset its efficiency metrics in August, which will likely decrease your buildings’ Energy Star rating.

This month’s B2B will focus on a 1,000-kW cogeneration unit with hot water energy recovery to a domestic hot water and process heating system on an existing health care campus. The pre-packaged cogeneration unit shall be located directly outside the central plant electrical room and connected to the existing electrical system.

Industry research indicates BACnet has strong global market share and a secure future.

Prior versions of LEED focused on commissioning the dynamic energy-consuming building systems for confirmation of successful implementation of LEED’s sustainability objectives for each project.

There was a time when HVAC consulting engineering firms had a stand-alone HVAC department with a registered professional engineer as the department head.

Properly caring for a boiler pressure vessel and its associated refractories is important to ensure the longevity and reliability of the system.

“Our VDC team coordinated with Martin Associates through the pre-construction design, working to ensure critical components were successfully integrated into the drawings.

Whether we’re talking a single building or a larger campus, proper strategy for this key HVAC component requires the right team working at the right times. Both physical and fiscal safety may depend on it.

Last month, I presented a DDC controller categorization scheme to show how their capabilities can vary greatly between manufacturers.