Arup Thoughts: Achieving resilient power and clean air
The increased use of standby diesel generators to plug gaps in the national electricity supply poses a threat to local air quality.
Arup Thoughts: Challenges for a smarter energy system
The many elements of a smart energy system need to act simultaneously to create an optimum outcome.
Arup Thoughts: Game theory balances power markets
The effects of game theory can force suppliers to react in a way that restores order to the market, optimizes the amount of energy generated, and produces a rational price for consumers.
Project in Progress: Apex Friendship Middle School December update
3D imaging is also enabling the design team to address potential issues.
Assessing replacement of electrical systems
Replacement of electrical systems is a study of economics and risk. Factors including age, safety, reliability, efficiency, and energy costs must be weighed in conjunction with replacement costs and liability risk to formulate and prioritize upgrade plans. A comprehensive cost-benefit analysis study for each electrical subsystem will allow facilities to plan short-term and long-term expenditures for maintenance and upgrade programs for prudent facility reinvestments, replacements, and growth.
Exploring the high demands for higher education facilities: sustainable buildings/energy efficiency
The design process for higher education facilities has its own set of challenges and requirements. Engineers discuss the current trends, challenges, and experiences with college and university facility projects regarding sustainable buildings/energy efficiency.
Exploring the high demands for higher education facilities: electrical/lighting/power
The design process for higher education facilities has its own set of challenges and requirements. Engineers discuss the current trends, challenges, and experiences with college and university facility projects regarding electrical/lighting/power.
Exploring the high demands for higher education facilities
The design process for higher education facilities has its own set of challenges and requirements. Engineers discuss the current trends, challenges, and experiences with college and university facility projects.
Integrating alternative power and existing electrical systems
Despite (or as a result of) an economic downturn, the use of renewable energy options has grown over the past few years. This growth has been supported by federal and state programs including federal tax credits, state renewable portfolio standards, and a federal renewable fuels standard.
A systems future for commercial buildings
The need for efficiency improvement has traditionally been converted into incremental goals that could be ratcheted up through the revision of standards.