The level of sophisticated energy profiling needed by high-volume consumers is unobtainable using the standard utility meter found at the facility’s main electrical service entrance. In response to the need for more granularity in terms of the energy intelligence needed to optimize today’s facility operations, electric submeters continue to provide a cost-effective way to help identify literally thousands of dollars in reduced energy savings opportunities.
The Bottom Line — A hypothetical facility switches to LED lighting and saves $216,268 over the lifetime of the LED fixture
In roofing, what is sustainable? Are we achieving it if we paint our black roofs white to save energy?
Watch our webinar on picking an ergonomic chair.
BICSI has announced the approval and publication of its ANSI/BICSI-001-2009, Information Transport Systems Design Standard for K-12 Educational Institutions.
The “2009 Open Architecture Challenge: Classroom” has been launched.
“Sustainable FM: A Practitioner’s Guide to Greening Your Facility,” IFMA’s most in-demand session, will assist facility managers lead sustainability efforts and take practical actions to justify their programs.
Tight budgets, rising energy costs, and efficiency upgrades will be the primary topics of discussion at the 2009 Greater Cincinnati Energy Summit on Tuesday, January 27, 2009.
With this initiative, the Lone Star State joins 10 other states that have adaptations of the CHPS Criteria.
The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) has chosen four school programs for its Green Apple Awards.