Commercial buildings have high energy needs, and it’s no secret that the HVACR system is one of the largest sources of electricity consumption in them. Since the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) began tracking energy use through its Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) in 1979, total energy consumption has almost doubled.
When it comes to reducing facility downtime, increasing equipment lifespan, and decreasing operational costs, regular HVAC maintenance in commercial buildings is essential.
“High-performance buildings” is kind of a buzzword in the HVAC industry nowadays. Technological advancements in both BMS software and HVACR equipment allow building owners and facility managers to moderate energy usage like never before.
When compared to space cooling, process cooling — or the removal of heat from the fluid that serves water-cooled equipment used in a manufacturing process — is a bird of a different feather.
If you’re considering breaking laws when dealing with hazardous waste — including mishandling mercury-containing thermostats — think again. A California law recently raised the maximum penalty to $70,000, a whopping 180 percent increase over the previous $25,000 fine.
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Over 110 members, guests, and sponsors attended the three-day meeting. The opening reception took place at the Riverside Hotel as the attendees gathered for a sunny patio meet and greet. The meeting kicked off the next day with a full agenda of presentations by members and sponsors as well as committee reports, and updates.
Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air is currently celebrating its 40th Anniversary in business and has served more than 500,000 San Diego residential and commercial customers.
After seeing coverage of the Huntley Animal Shelter on the local news and its plea for donations to fix a broken air conditioner to keep its 200 dogs and 50 cats cool, the branch stepped in and donated a HVAC unit,