by Thomas Schubert, PE, Electrical Engineer Most people would agree that saving energy is a good thing. Unfortunately, a problem often occurs when we shift from principle into practice. Don’t get me wrong, there are certainly those individuals who turn off the lights when they leave a room, wear a sweater instead of turning up […]
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By Timothy A. Warren, PE, LEED AP BD+C The variety of systems and user requirements associated with manufacturing facilities present many challenges, one of which is energy reduction. With these challenges there is opportunity to be creative to find economical and efficient systems that will serve companies well for many years. Design professionals have a […]
by Douglas K. Shively, PE, ICC Lighting currently accounts for approximately 14 percent of electricity used in buildings in the United States. In 2007, then-President George W. Bush signed into law the Energy Independence Act of 2007, with the purpose of reducing energy consumption and our dependence on foreign energy sources. In response, the United […]
By: Timothy A. Warren, PE, LEED AP A common misconception is that building energy use can be optimized by replacing aging, inefficient HVAC and electrical equipment with modern, more efficient models. While replacing equipment can provide energy savings, true energy optimization can only be achieved through an integrated approach that will first promote a reduction […]
Power Quality problems are increasingly caused by in-house equipment; yet a misconception still exists that when an electrical disturbance does occur, it originates from an outside source. As the business community has grown increasingly dependent upon computers and other complex electronic equipment, the need for reliable power has become critical. Corporations and institutions alike are […]
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