Energy Efficiency
Energy storage: A component of energy conservation
Energy storage must be embraced as part of energy policy, and captured in standards such as ASHRAE 90.1 to maximize the environmental and resiliency benefits of increased renewable energy production
Video: Commissioning for Reliability and Resiliency – Lessons Learned
The ability of critical systems to anticipate, resist, respond, adapt, and recover from a failure or disturbance – from natural disasters to intentional attacks to human error – can have huge consequences, and owners of critical facilities are adding formal resiliency plans to their risk management.
Five benefits of an energy assessment
An energy assessment is the first step toward improving the overall health and optimizing the energy performance of your facility.
Integrating a BAS into design
Building systems should be high-performing, integrated and accessible — and the building automation system is the key to achieving these goals
Designing flexible, safe labs: Energy efficiency
Safety, budget and flexibility are key factors when designing laboratory and research space
Designing flexible, safe labs: Building automation and controls
Safety, budget and flexibility are key factors when designing laboratory and research space
Designing, retrofitting hospitals during COVID: Sustainability
While COVID-19 has changed many aspects in a health care facility, some things remain identical. Learn about energy efficiency and sustainability
How LEED certification and power plants can coexist
With the use of renewables, green energy will become the norm, powered by LEED and PEER standards
Modular electric rooms are the new normal
Modular electric rooms (MERs) are built out with electrical infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed at a data center facility and are becoming more common.
Net zero building expo highlights
Net zero energy buildings require a lot of upkeep and maintenance, but the energy and health benefits are worth it.
