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The first university cogen plant in the U.S. to earn LEED® Platinum certification, the OSU Energy Center succeeded via consistently efficiency-minded design and an exceptional level of analysis and teamwork in the commissioning process. Fuel flexibility, staff training, and a projected $650,000 annual savings didn’t hurt, either.

A VRF system installed in this University of Hawaii dorm helped the school achieve LEED® certification and lower energy costs. Founded in 1907, the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH-M)

Tankless water heaters saved California State University Northridge money in energy costs. Beverly Watson can easily laugh about the idea today, now that her recent tankless water heater retrofit project

A VRF system installed in Guilford College’s Archdale Hall not only met architectural challenges but also provided high A/C performance.Established by the Quakers in 1837, Guilford College is the

Guiding a group effort isn’t effortless, but a few good habits will set the tone for success.

As noted in last month’s column, accessibility to mechanical, electrical, and control system components is critical for sustainable systems operation. However, the design and construction industry is sorely lacking when it comes to agreeing on what appropriate accessibility means. In order to make a meaningful difference in how systems are delivered to owners/operators, it is critical to define measurable accessibility acceptance criteria early in the design phase and allow the commissioning professional to shepherd that criteria through the design, construction, and acceptance phases.

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The scope of integrated catalyst management services from Cormetech help customers predict when catalyst layers should be replaced, regenerated, or a new layer added, based on catalyst deactivation rates, performance requirements, and system capabilities.

Maxon offers a unique approach to valve diagnostic testing with PSTrend, its patent-pending technology which reduces probability of failure on demand (PFD) without line shutdown or having to bypass any burner management safety functions. 

Progressive Rail Specialized Logistics excels at tackling the professional securement, transportation, and expert job-site delivery of your boilers, all at a price that will nicely position your bid.