Retrofitting Existing Facilities for Energy Efficiency

September 21, 2021

Rather than building or leasing a new facility, retrofitting an existing building can often be more cost-effective in terms of energy efficiency for businesses. Energy efficiency can lower business operating costs, while also improving businesses’ brand image by being more …

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Happy National HVAC Tech Day!

June 22, 2021

Today is National HVAC Tech Day! HVAC techs are in high demand as energy efficiency continues to be a top priority in 2021 in business and industry. Facility managers often spend a significant amount of time monitoring and managing temperature …

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Green Cleaning Trends

June 15, 2021

In a past blog, we explored how green cleaning supplies can help facility managers significantly reduce costs while ensuring a clean and healthy work environment. We recommended strategies for choosing products, including buying concentrated solutions of higher-quality products in bulk …

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All About Attaining LEED Certification

All About Attaining LEED Certification

March 30, 2021

If you have been involved in a building design process, you are most likely familiar with LEED Certification. If not, you are still in the right place. In this article, we will take a look at what LEED certification is, …

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Making Your School More Energy Efficient

January 12, 2021

Class in the Grass  Having class outside is always a fun option but it can also help you save money as you can shut off the lights and technology while not in the classroom. LEDs over CFLs  LEDs are a …

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How To Safely Use Space Heaters This Fall

September 29, 2020

The use of space heaters in offices is common in the winter. Even in warmer climates, winter mornings can bring on a chill. While these seemingly harmless devices may be an efficient way to heat a cold or drafty space, …

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Switching to LED’s Throughout Your Facility Will Save You Money

December 17, 2019

LEDtronics, has announced a new addition to their intermediate based LED bulbs, ideal for automotive and machine status indicators. The new LED’s are available in multiple base selections and are the ideal replacement for old technology incandescents you may currently …

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Battery pack in battery room in power plant for supply electricity in plant during shutdown phase, Rows of batteries in industrial backup power system.

Is energy storage right for your workspace?

October 2, 2019

Rechargeable batteries are the most common example of energy storage. This chemical energy is readily converted into electricity; a good example is a mobile phone battery. Basically, energy storage involves converting energy from forms that are difficult to store, to …

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Green Bike lane proctecting bikers on the road.

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A portion of the new Vancouver Convention Center environmentally friendly, lush, 6 acre green roof.

Eco-friendly Roofing Options, Part One: Green Roofs

January 23, 2019

Vegetative, or green, roofs have been around for years, and have long offered promises of energy savings, reductions in storm-water runoff, beautification, and LEED points. However, many facilities have hesitation going green. This is partially due to fear of the …

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