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https://player.vimeo.com/external/206621663.hd.mp4?s=c8ea23e81ed4837f61b7650ab43bc6cd0b313ae5&profile_id=119 Best Energy-Saving Opportunities for Motors Motors are major consumers of energy in industrial and commercial facilities. Equipment such as pumps, chillers and compressors all have motors performing a mechanical function. Mark Farrell, program manager and energy coach, draws on his many years of experience to provide some insights into the best opportunities for reducing … Read more

Landscaping Your Property for Energy Efficiency Good landscaping design adds beauty to your property and enhances curb appeal. While these are great benefits, did you know that properly placed trees and plants can also reduce heating and cooling costs and make your building more comfortable?   The shady side Solar heat gain through windows and … Read more

Should You Convert Your Fleet to Electric Vehicles? Fleets around the country are starting to convert to electric vehicles (EVs), including big names like UPS, FedEx and Amazon. But is it the right fit for your business? It will depend on what your goals are (lower costs, sustainability) and what type of fleet you operate. … Read more

Charge Up Your Forklifts: Five Reasons to Go Electric Forklifts are critical in many industries, from material handling on shipping docks to shuffling pallets around grocery stores. Whatever your business, if investing in a new lift truck is on the horizon, consider how well electrically powered units stack up against traditional internal combustion (IC) machines. … Read more

Tell Your Energy Efficiency Story You’ve finished your energy efficiency project and the savings are rolling in. Don’t keep it to yourself; get the word out about your accomplishments using a variety of media channels. With such publicity, you’ll be better able to justify your next project. You’ll also be promoting your company’s commitment to … Read more

Comparing Energy Modeling Software There are dozens of energy modeling programs to choose from, all providing a whole building comparison to a baseline. Some programs offer computational fluid dynamics (CFD), daylighting analysis, credit calculations for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and other features. Choosing the right program for your project will depend on … Read more

Ask an Engineer: VFD Phase Conversion How do you convert variable frequency drives from single-phase to three-phase power? Phase converters convert a single-phase supply to three-phase power. If you’ll be using the phase converter device to create a three-phase output from single-phase input, you should know that variable frequency drives (VFDs) typically require a more … Read more

https://player.vimeo.com/external/348684738.hd.mp4?s=38ec1ad72b87d42f23248cf5520bd098c3db8a65&profile_id=175 Then & Now Air Conditioning Willis Carrier invented air conditioning in 1902. Let’s take a look at how it has changed since then. In 1914, the first residential air conditioning units took up 840 cubic feet of space. Today, standard home HVAC units only occupy about 36 cubic feet. In 1932, the first room … Read more