https://player.vimeo.com/external/220803927.hd.mp4?s=07f6d01b09e478945318eac3af8b49a354c44cfc&profile_id=119 VIDEO: What’s the Difference? Lumens vs. Footcandles The quantity of light is measured in multiple ways. Lumens and footcandles are two commonly used measures that also tend to be the most confusing. Understanding the difference can help you decide what type of light to use and how much you need for a space. Let’s … Read more
Multifamily Buildings: Making Room for Energy Efficiency Multifamily buildings make up more than 25% of the nation’s housing, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and that number is growing. Compared to single family homes, energy use per square foot of living space in multifamily buildings is about 40% higher. By focusing on energy efficiency, you … Read more
High-Performance Building Envelopes by Design ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2016 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings provides minimum requirements for energy-efficient design of commercial buildings. Each revision emphasizes higher-performing wall assemblies and building envelopes. Continuous insulation and air barriers are two important practices that help achieve such performance. The standard requires that the entire building … Read more
What’s New? Innovations in LED Lighting LEDs are the latest in energy-efficient lighting technology, offering high efficiency, long-rated life and durability. Once limited to applications such as small electronics and exit signs, LEDs can now be seen lighting up homes, businesses, parking garages and city streets. The following are some of the most important recent … Read more
Energy Trends to Look For in 2022 With technology innovations and shifting priorities, the energy industry is always changing. Many of these changes can impact your operations and your energy budget. Here we focus on recent trends in renewable energy, fleet vehicles and computer technology that may affect your facility in the next year and … Read more
Performance Testing Pushes the Building Envelope Your building envelope—walls, windows, doors and roof—is designed to bring in things you want, such as ventilated fresh air and daylight. It’s also your protection against unwanted air and water intrusion, as well as thermal leakage. How is your building envelope doing? Apply these three tests to assess your … Read more
Savings Opportunities for Common Areas You want to reduce your energy costs but getting tenants to cooperate is challenging. Unfortunately, in many multifamily buildings, energy waste in common areas is all too common. By implementing these simple measures, you can set your common areas apart and reduce your operating budget. Upgrade lighting Replace incandescent … Read more
VIDEO: An Inside Look at Insulation Your facility likely uses fiberglass, cellulose or foam materials for insulation. But how do they work? In the summer, heat tries to come into your facility; in winter, heat tries to leave. Insulation provides a barrier that slows conductive heat flow, which passes through materials. But it should also … Read more
https://player.vimeo.com/external/175572583.hd.mp4?s=d60059d85b16e3069e6d7f54901f61ce288222bf&profile_id=119 Expert’s Desk: Occupancy Sensors vs. Vacancy Sensors Occupancy and vacancy sensors both save energy by controlling lights, but they work in different ways. How? Let’s take a look. Imagine a room equipped with an occupancy sensor. When someone enters the room, the lights automatically turn on. When they leave again, the lights stay on … Read more
Capture Energy Savings with Heat Recovery Nothing should go to waste, and heat is no exception. Heat recovery devices capture thermal energy and use it for space conditioning and water heating. This helps improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. Don’t rush in, however. Heat recovery systems are not right for every application. A careful … Read more