Mitsubishi Electric US Inc. has installed a 369 kW solar electric system, using its own solar modules, on the rooftop of its U.S. headquarters in Cypress, California. The system is expected to significantly cut energy costs and reduce pollutants over the next 25 years.
Systems will reduce energy consumption, support its sustainability efforts
September 22, 2016
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews announced it is rolling out new energy management systems in all of its restaurants. The project is on track for completion by early 2017 and will enable Red Robin to further reduce the resources needed to run the company’s 449 corporate-owned locations.
Now offers general contractors and property owners mechanical design-build capabilities
September 22, 2016
Cold Craft Inc., which specializes in mechanical installation for new construction, renovation, and retrofit of commercial, residential luxury, and industrial facilities, announced it has added an Engineering and Planning Department.
Stadium to save more than $6.5 million over the course of the 10-year performance contract
September 21, 2016
The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (LSED) and Siemens are working together to implement technological advancements and energy efficiency upgrades at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Refrigeration Battery helps control energy costs, prevent food spoilage during power outages
September 21, 2016
Owners of grocery stores and other cold storage facilities in parts of Brooklyn and Queens can now receive incentives from Con Edison’s Neighborhood Program for installing Axiom Exergy’s thermal energy storage system.
Software is the vehicle that translates facility data into actionable information
September 21, 2016
A new report examines the strategy and execution of 15 intelligent building software solutions providers, providing industry participants with an objective assessment of these companies’ relative strengths and weaknesses in the global market for building energy management systems (BEMS).
Prize money will be awarded to first, second, and third place entries
September 20, 2016
Belimo Americas has announced an Innovation Contest regarding zone valves. Internal leakage in zone valves can cause significant loss of energy and money, noted the company. The contest involves finding a simple method for detecting and measuring zone valve internal leakage.
Traditional building management systems integrated with smart devices, sensors, and data
September 20, 2016
CytexOne has announced its smart commercial building practice, targeted to commercial buildings, university campuses, and related facilities, to provide energy efficiency, security, and automation for reduced operational expense and heightened intelligence and reporting.
ANU team achieved 97 percent conversion of sunlight into steam
September 20, 2016
Scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) announced they have set a world record for efficiency for a solar thermal dish generating steam that could be used for power stations.
Could improve efficiency and performance of HVACR systems, solar plants
September 19, 2016
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and 3M are teaming up to study whether adhesives can be developed to join HVACR components. ORNL is also working on a better way to clean and maintain solar mirrors.