Energy Management Features - Articles - Page 22

Tom Jackson of Jackson Systems has a laugh during the Building Performance trade show.

ACCA Examines Performance Contracting

Meetings Focus on Comprehensive Contracting Energy Solutions

November 11, 2013

Home- and building-performance contracting is gaining momentum, as illustrated by the recent ACCA Building Performance Forum sponsored by The NEWS. The second annual event saw a 19 percent increase in contractor attendance.

Converting Constant to Variable Volume

Variable-Volume Conversion Can Offer Significant Energy Savings

Ryan Rex

November 4, 2013

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Converting a constant-volume RTU to variable volume can save anywhere between 20-50 percent in energy savings if done correctly.

Radiant floor heating pipes embedded within the floor are invisible and waste no space, providing more interior freedom and open floor space. (Photo courtesy of REHAU)

Busting Customers’ Radiant Heating Myths

Customer Misconceptions Stem from Lack of Awareness, Fear of High Cost

Kimberly Schwartz

October 28, 2013

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Some customers consider radiant heating a new and untested technology, while others categorize it as a luxury beyond what they can afford. Either way, industry leaders agree it’s time to bust these myths and introduce radiant heat to the masses

New York City-based engineering firm WM Group saved a large pharmaceutical company roughly $400,000 per year in energy costs by upgrading the pumps in its chilled water system.

Variable-Speed Pumps Reduce Energy Use

Ultrasonic Flow Meters are Key to Controlling Energy Management

Jack Sine

October 28, 2013

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WM Group recently helped a large New Jersey pharmaceutical company save nearly $400,000 per year in energy costs by upgrading the chiller system at its 100-acre research and development campus.

Broward County Program to Finance Energy Efficiency Retrofits

Financing Is Available for Improvements Including HVAC, Solar Panels, and LED Lighting

October 28, 2013

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The Broward County Commission unanimously voted to move forward with a new open market approach to financing for residential and commercial energy retrofits for its more than 1.8 million county residents.

An Aeroseal contractor works on sealing the ductwork inside a home. The aerosolized vapor travels throughout the ductwork, automatically sealing leaks from the inside. (Photo courtesy of Aeroseal)

DOE: Leaky Ducts are Top Energy Waster

Sealing Ductwork Can Improve IAQ, HVAC System Performance, Occupant Comfort

Jen Anesi

October 21, 2013

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The average home’s ductwork leaks 30 percent or more. And while some model building codes now require duct-leakage testing and sealing, there is still a significant amount of work to be done — and a significant amount of energy to be saved.

In certain regions in the U.S., products such as fiber glass duct board, pictured here, and flexible duct are gaining popularity due to ease and cost to install, according to the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association.

Duct Insulation on the Rise in Retrofit

Insulating Ductwork Improves Energy Efficiency, Building Acoustics

Jen Anesi

October 21, 2013

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In many high-end new-build projects, ductwork is routinely insulated to help minimize energy loss as conditioned air travels from the HVAC units through the ductwork. But duct insulation is being used more and more during retrofit projects in an effort to make older homes and buildings more efficient.

Telkonet Energy Management System Selected for Hotels in Western N.Y.

Green Lodging Energy Secures Relationship with Major Property Management Company

October 21, 2013

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Telkonet Inc., supplier of EcoSmart intelligent energy management technology, has announced the addition of three new hospitality installations with Ellicott Development Co., a Buffalo, N.Y., commercial property developer.

Shaheen-Portman Efficiency Bill Halted — For Now

Failure to Reach Agreement on Amendments Stalls Bill in Senate

Jen Anesi

October 7, 2013

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Despite having bipartisan support in the Senate, progress on the Shaheen-Portman energy-efficiency bill has halted indefinitely after Senate Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement to limit amendments, which included several amendments centered on controversial and non-germane issues.

Take the Long-Term View to a BEMS Investment

A Building Energy Management System Is an Investment in the Future

Chris Monson

October 7, 2013

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A building energy management system (BEMS) represents a significant investment, so it’s important to look beyond initial cost and specify one that is flexible, scalable, and backwards compatible in order to receive maximum value and return on investment over the long term.