7 Steps to Improving Motor Performance

7 Steps to Improving Motor Performance Motors are widely used in commercial and industrial facility, and they account for more than half of the electricity used nationwide. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has identified seven motor performance improvement opportunities that address both component and system issues.   1. Address motor and drive system operating … Read more

Video: A Day In The Life of an Energy-Smart Building

Video: A Day In The Life of an Energy-Smart Building Your browser doesn’t support the HTML5 video tag. With smart controls and other advanced technologies, the future of energy efficiency is looking pretty bright. In truth, however, the future is already here. What does it look like? Let’s take a snapshot of a typical day … Read more

Remodeling Your Building for Resiliency

Remodeling Your Building for Resiliency Impacts from weather, climate and other emergencies can be hard on a building. They can also threaten the safety of building occupants and the continuity of operations. Does your building need a resiliency makeover? Resiliency is the ability to resist being affected by an event, or to quickly return to … Read more

Weighing Your Options: Prioritizing Energy Efficiency Investments

Weighing Your Options: Prioritizing Energy Efficiency Investments Energy efficiency is a good investment, but where should a company start? A variety of energy-efficient technologies and cost-saving opportunities are available. Selecting and prioritizing projects may depend on the type of facility, hours of operation, age of equipment and access to funding. Keep these in mind when … Read more

Quiz: Test Your Business Energy Knowledge

Test Your Business Energy Knowledge How much do you know about energy efficiency and energy-using equipment? Take our quiz and find out. How much do you know about energy efficiency and energy-using equipment? START THE QUIZ

Energy Trends to Watch in 2021

Energy Trends to Watch in 2021 The energy industry and energy-using technologies are constantly changing, and many of those changes can affect your operations and your budget. Here we focus on recent trends in lighting, indoor air quality and energy storage that are sure to impact your facility this year and beyond.   Lighting shifts … Read more

Thermostats: A Smart Energy-Saving Upgrade

Thermostats: A Smart Energy-Saving Upgrade Looking for a smart and cost-effective way to save energy and improve your bottom line? Upgrading to Wi-Fi programmable thermostats is one of your best options available. After all, HVAC makes up nearly of total energy use in commercial buildings. Wi-Fi thermostats help reduce those costs, and they’re affordable, easy … Read more