Energy efficiency - Articles - Page 20

Bed Bath & Beyond Accused of Turning Off Air Conditioning to Cut Costs

Is sacrificing customer comfort worth what a business could save each month by turning off its a/c?

Hannah Belloli

July 28, 2022

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Preventive maintenance and proper setbacks can save a business money while keeping staff and customers comfortable.

New Bills Would Tweak Water Heater Definition

Change needed, advocates say, to align with DOE testing rules

Matt Jachman

July 9, 2022

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A pair of recent bills are aimed at fixing a technicality that has left the owners of some small businesses without the types of water heaters needed for their operations.

Is It Time To Turn Up The Thermostat in the U.S.?

European countries are mandating higher t-stat settings to save energy

Joanna R. Turpin

July 8, 2022

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We Americans like things cold. Where we don’t like to be cold is at work. In fact, as more employees are returning to office buildings, being cold is one of their biggest complaints.

Growing Demand for Life Science Buildings Creates Opportunities for Commercial Contractors

Winning this business means meeting strict requirements for safety, energy

Ted Craig

July 5, 2022

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Growing life sciences field create opportunities for HVAC contractor who can meet the stringent requirements.

Refrigeration Pilot Projects Show 50% Energy Savings

New self-contained system is designed for indoor walk-in coolers and freezers

July 5, 2022

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Refrigerated Solutions Group and Budderfly announced the results of energy efficiency pilot projects across two Subway restaurant locations using RSG’s Capsule Pak ECO™.

Learning More About Internet of Things Solutions

The technology is simple to use and manufacturers offer a variety of options

Joanna R. Turpin

July 4, 2022

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Internet of things enabled HVAC equipment can make installation and service easier and more accurate for contractors and technicians.

Senate Bills Aim to Push HVAC Electrification

HEATR offers tax credits for heat pumps, ICEE HOT provides rebates

Matt Jachman

July 3, 2022

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Two new bills pending in the U.S. Senate are designed to speed the electrification of HVAC systems, decrease the amount of fossil fuels used in buildings, and cut carbon emissions.

Johnson Controls Backs Call on G7 to Consider New Carbon Prices

Company co-signs letter with global executives, urges G7 country leaders to accelerate action to limit emissions

June 28, 2022

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Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO George Oliver has co-signed a letter with a list of international company and organization executives urging the G7 to accelerate action limiting greenhouse gas emissions.

Warming Up Ice Cream Freezers To Reduce Energy Use

Unilever’s pilot projects will explore whether higher temperatures affect product quality

May 30, 2022

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Unilever is launching two pilots to trial warmer ice cream freezer cabinets with an aim of reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 20% to 30% per freezer.