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Dan Reider

Dan Reider

Dan E. Reider, P.E., is a project manager with the University of South Carolina. He has designed a wide variety of projects ranging from major hospital and correctional facilities to high-rise office buildings, performing art centers, and educational facilities. He earned his mechanical engineering degree from the University of South Carolina. Contact him at dreider@mailbox.sc.edu

Articles

ARTICLES

Case In Point Japan

Japan Charts New Course for Global Energy Leadership

While Japan’s energy ambitions make headlines, rural areas in many countries still struggle with basic access to reliable electricity
Reider
Dan Reider
May 6, 2026

As Japan aggressively pursues carbon neutrality and reimagines its energy mix, the world watches to see if these bold steps can serve as a template for sustainable growth.


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State Energy Policy

Shifting State Energy Policies Change the Math

As more states push for greener solutions and stricter energy codes while grappling with costs, timelines, and the uncertainty of future supplies
Reider
Dan Reider
March 9, 2026

States across the country are adopting new standards to address energy usage, efficiency, and the future of fossil fuels.


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Case in point architecture contract

When the Fine Print Isn’t Enough: Trust, Payment and Risk in Engineering Contracts

Guest columnist Dan Reider reflects on decades of work; revealing how contract language is often less important than personal integrity
Reider
Dan Reider
February 23, 2026

A consulting engineer shares hard-earned lessons on why trust and partnerships can matter more than contractual details in the architecture and engineering business.


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Guest Column

How HVAC Systems Impact Building Energy Costs

Operational Decisions That Can Reduce Energy Costs
Reider
Dan Reider
January 18, 2026

Individual energy-saving habits help, but buildings consume far more energy. Here’s what really drives efficiency.


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Gas Production

The Status of Fossil Fuel Reserves is a Cause for Concern

Some countries are taking significant steps to reduce their dependency on oil
Reider
Dan Reider
January 31, 2025

Guest columnist Dan Reider asks: can the U.S. and many other countries around the world not be concerned about our dwindling oil reserves?


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Hurricane Helene

Southeast Storms Show Power Grid Infrastructure Development is Lacking

Gas powered vehicles were a vital resource during severe weather in the Southeast, but what happens after the EV transition?
Reider
Dan Reider
December 3, 2024

Unless there are significant changes to the power infrastructure, we can expect the same results as we recently experienced with the hurricanes in the Southeast.


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University Campus

Portable Air Purifiers with UV Lights Lack Evidence for Efficacy

School districts have spent millions on air purifier units whose efficacy remains questionable
Reider
Dan Reider
November 7, 2024

ES NEWS columnist Dan Reider weighs in on the efficacy of UV space air purifiers, and how the technology was deployed for appearances during the COVID-19 era.



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Tech1

Welding Shop Design for Educational Facilities

Should government regulations for hexavalent chromium be relaxed?
Reider
Dan Reider
June 5, 2017

Welding fumes aren’t good to breath, and all regulatory agencies agree that welding fumes should be directed away from the welder’s breathing zone when local exhaust ventilation (LEV) is being used. While all fumes are bad, some fumes are recognized as more hazardous than others. One such fume is hexavalent chromium, which is produced when welding stainless steel and other materials containing chromium.


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