Case Studies and White Papers
Building renovation gives valuable artifacts a new home
Smithsonian museums get an award-winning climate-controlled facility for their extensive collections. » more
Powering reliable entertainment
Mission-critical entertainment may seem like a misnomer, until considering that commercial time for some venues exceeds $1 million per minute, meeting or exceeding downtime costs for many major... » more
Pumping plant fire protection system upgrade
Fire alarm and suppression system upgrade greatly simplifies fire alarm monitoring and control while enhancing life safety. » more
More efficient pumps use VFDs, consolidate logic
Application: Existing drives were not accurate enough to provide desired results and were not offered with conduit fittings. The solution provided was cost effective and more energy efficient than... » more
Window shades offer energy savings
Calvert high school’s skylight shades make use of daylighting while reducing HVAC costs. » more
Ventilation retrofit improves energy, IAQ
Duct-sealing technology helps high-rise reap energy savings, improve indoor air quality, and enhance comfort level for tenants. » more
Eaton dedicates new innovation, engineering center
Electrical reliability, efficiency, and safety were key points of emphasis during a Jan. 9 ribbon cutting, tour, and lunch for Eaton employees, media, and other selected guests at the new Menomonee... » more
Web exclusive: VFD bypasses and backups: Which should you use?
Advanced motor protection and consistent energy savings are possible, with true redundancy. » more
Shining a light on solar power for business use
Solar system at Moxa’s sales and marketing headquarters cuts energy bills, provides platform to showcase new products. Jan. 10 online update: ROI information added. See "feedback," at bottom. » more
Holistic approach to energy management: Web exclusive
In 2011, Lakeland Community College developed a plan to help reduce energy use on campus. The building of the Holden University Center has helped the college be recognized as a leader for energy... » more
LEDs advance learning environment: Web exclusive
A college’s switch to state-of-the-art LEDs allows it to efficiently tailor lighting to classroom needs. » more
Gensets increase hospital emergency power capacity
New gensets increase healthcare facility’s backup capacity, efficiency, and reliability. » more
Life safety in overdrive
Instead of specifying individual systems for fire alarm systems, engine test cell fire suppression, hazardous gas detection, medical emergencies, digital voice command, and emergency weather... » more
Power Profile: American Samoa Power Authority
American Samoa is relying on 11 Cat 3516C generator sets for temporary power after a tsunami destroyed one of the island’s main power generation plants. » more
Cut Chiller Energy Costs by 30%
Industrial Energy Management: Prepackaged retrofit for centrifugal compressor chiller also said to reduce required maintenance and extend operating life. » more
Case study: Bundling performance
Although LCCA of individual system alternates is often valuable, it is important to recognize the whole building return on investment that is the basis for a building’s overall success. A brief... » more
School uses DV in underground athletic facility
For the subgrade athletic center at Sidwell Friends School, a K-12 school on 15 acres in Washington, D.C., displacement ventilation (DV) was ideal for the 23,000-sq-ft, four-court gymnasium, which is... » more
Resorts define an energy strategy
MGM Resorts International has defined an energy and environmental strategy at its Las Vegas resorts. » more
Data center designs dual-purpose computer room, showcase
Matrix Integration designed and built a state-of-the-art data center to manage its operations and use as a showcase for its customers. » more
Balancing steam supply with demand saves energy
APC platform helps Brazil’s Cenibra pulp mill reduce vented steam by 90%. Fuel costs are down and the carbon footprint of the power boilers has been slashed. » more
Building renovation gives valuable artifacts a new homeSmithsonian museums get an award-winning climate-controlled facility for their extensive collections. » more
Powering reliable entertainmentMission-critical entertainment may seem like a misnomer, until considering that commercial time for some venues exceeds $1 million per minute, meeting or exceeding downtime costs for many major... » more
Data center is solidly grounded
Syska Hennessy Group designed a data center that required solidly grounded underground duct banks. » more
Syska Hennessy Group designed a data center that required solidly grounded underground duct banks. » more
Pumping plant fire protection system upgradeFire alarm and suppression system upgrade greatly simplifies fire alarm monitoring and control while enhancing life safety. » more
Integration case study: Small retail store
A remodel of a retail building was simulated using an energy modeling program to determine the impact on the HVAC cooling loads. » more
A remodel of a retail building was simulated using an energy modeling program to determine the impact on the HVAC cooling loads. » more
More efficient pumps use VFDs, consolidate logicApplication: Existing drives were not accurate enough to provide desired results and were not offered with conduit fittings. The solution provided was cost effective and more energy efficient than... » more
Window shades offer energy savingsCalvert high school’s skylight shades make use of daylighting while reducing HVAC costs. » more
Ventilation retrofit improves energy, IAQ Duct-sealing technology helps high-rise reap energy savings, improve indoor air quality, and enhance comfort level for tenants. » more
Eaton dedicates new innovation, engineering centerElectrical reliability, efficiency, and safety were key points of emphasis during a Jan. 9 ribbon cutting, tour, and lunch for Eaton employees, media, and other selected guests at the new Menomonee... » more
Web exclusive: VFD bypasses and backups: Which should you use? Advanced motor protection and consistent energy savings are possible, with true redundancy. » more
Shining a light on solar power for business useSolar system at Moxa’s sales and marketing headquarters cuts energy bills, provides platform to showcase new products. Jan. 10 online update: ROI information added. See "feedback," at bottom. » more
Holistic approach to energy management: Web exclusiveIn 2011, Lakeland Community College developed a plan to help reduce energy use on campus. The building of the Holden University Center has helped the college be recognized as a leader for energy... » more
LEDs advance learning environment: Web exclusiveA college’s switch to state-of-the-art LEDs allows it to efficiently tailor lighting to classroom needs. » more
Gensets increase hospital emergency power capacityNew gensets increase healthcare facility’s backup capacity, efficiency, and reliability. » more
Life safety in overdriveInstead of specifying individual systems for fire alarm systems, engine test cell fire suppression, hazardous gas detection, medical emergencies, digital voice command, and emergency weather... » more
Power Profile: American Samoa Power AuthorityAmerican Samoa is relying on 11 Cat 3516C generator sets for temporary power after a tsunami destroyed one of the island’s main power generation plants. » more
Cut Chiller Energy Costs by 30%Industrial Energy Management: Prepackaged retrofit for centrifugal compressor chiller also said to reduce required maintenance and extend operating life. » more
Case study: Bundling performanceAlthough LCCA of individual system alternates is often valuable, it is important to recognize the whole building return on investment that is the basis for a building’s overall success. A brief... » more
School uses DV in underground athletic facility For the subgrade athletic center at Sidwell Friends School, a K-12 school on 15 acres in Washington, D.C., displacement ventilation (DV) was ideal for the 23,000-sq-ft, four-court gymnasium, which is... » more
Resorts define an energy strategyMGM Resorts International has defined an energy and environmental strategy at its Las Vegas resorts. » more
Data center designs dual-purpose computer room, showcaseMatrix Integration designed and built a state-of-the-art data center to manage its operations and use as a showcase for its customers. » more
Balancing steam supply with demand saves energyAPC platform helps Brazil’s Cenibra pulp mill reduce vented steam by 90%. Fuel costs are down and the carbon footprint of the power boilers has been slashed. » more
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