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Articles Posted in the Energy Category
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New Legislation Extends HVAC And Water Heating 25C Tax Credits
In addition to its many other tax provisions, the newly passed bill retroactively reinstates the 25C tax credits for highly efficient HVAC and water heating equipment that expired at the end of 2011.
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Renewable Energy: EV Infrastructure
As the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles slowly gains ground, some facility managers are installing charging stations for this mode of transportation.
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IAQ Trends: Conundrum In The Air
Ensuring healthy indoor environments often challenges energy efficiency measures.
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Tricks Of The Trade: Overhead Lighting Changes
Is there a common practice for changing light bulbs and ballasts located above cubicle office furniture? Many of our fixtures are above cubicles in such a way that “hanging” off of a ladder becomes a dangerous proposition.
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Solar Energy Advocate, Actor Larry Hagman Honored By SolarWorld
Contrary to his popular image as ruthless oil baron J.R. Ewing on TV’s Dallas, Hagman owned one of the biggest private solar energy systems in the United States and participated in several philanthropic solar projects, including the electrification of hospitals in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.
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Alternative Energy Trends: Double Vision For Green Power
AT&T has enlisted the insight of its facility managers in its pursuit of increasing alternative energy use. In this article, the executive director of energy describes the company’s roadmap for alternative sources.
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NEW PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: StruxureWare Software Suites by Schneider Electric
New software suites from Schneider Electric address the energy management needs of customers in key market segments. A suite for Data Centers is now available, with introductions focused on Water, Healthcare, and Grid to be introduced in the coming months.
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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Ygrene Energy Fund Partners With FNF Green LLC to Accelerate Energy Upgrade Financing
Strategic partnership powers Ygrene Data Report; new program boosts access and instantly qualifies property owners for energy retrofit financing.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Dealing With Disasters
In a post-Sandy world, how can facility managers prepare to bring operations back online without causing even greater problems?
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Building Owners Invest In Modest Cost-Effective Energy Programs
New report shows maturation of green building industry’s ability to achieve and measure increased cash flows and value as well as reduce environmental impacts.
