Large organizations in different sectors are implementing a strong systematic Energy Management System (EnMS) based on the new ISO 50001 standard. As well as demonstrating corporate social responsibility (CSR), this standard makes sense from a business case point of view with the potential for significant energy savings, leading to reduced costs and improved profits. Implementing …Continue Reading
With the economy still uncertain as the post-recession recovery continues, there has never been a more-urgent time for commercial property owners to make energy management a priority. According to the Energy Information Administration, energy expenses can total 30% of a commercial building’s bottom line. Despite rising prices, there are money-saving options when it comes to …Continue Reading
Well, we are finally out of the grips of cold weather. Your boilers can finally rest after a long and busy cold season. But remember, this is the time of year to examine your boiler system. So with that in mind, here are some maintenance tips to insure your boilers will continue to function reliably …Continue Reading
Many building owners and facility managers lack good documentation for their automation control systems. Documentation has value; lack of system documentation can cost an organization and will increase risk. Lack of documentation means troubleshooting and work orders take longer, are more expensive and it extends the time it takes to resolve issues for tenants or …Continue Reading
Green-focused companies embrace solar power for a number of reasons. Renewable energy might reflect their organizational values or make them more attractive to customers and prospects. As businesses, though, they also have to consider the financial implications of going solar. When it comes to maximizing returns, businesses have to consider the payback possibilities when selecting …Continue Reading
Our daily life is filled with the routine tasks … answering a cell phone call, buckling a child into a safety seat, or flipping on a light switch. These modern-day safety and convenience improvements may be appreciated, but often with little thought into what makes it all possible. The same may be true with buildings …Continue Reading
California’s clean economy is dominated by industries like clean transportation, energy generation, and energy efficiency. So it comes as no surprise these areas were targeted for cap-and-trade auction proceeds investments in the draft investment plan released by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently. Specifically, the plan lays out three major categories for investing auction …Continue Reading
Imagine your company has hundreds or thousands of sites, and you are responsible for identifying those sites that are over consuming energy. You also need to identify sites that are performing worse this month compared to last month; or worse this year compared to last year. AND, you also need to know what’s happening today …Continue Reading
Offshore wind projects, though they are environmentally friendly and create electricity through wind, still face opposition from NIMBY (not in my backyard) groups. Many offshore wind projects have and still are facing opposition today. Cape Wind Cape Wind was the first offshore wind project in the United States. The project took place off the coast …Continue Reading
From well before Henry Ford’s assembly lines through the modern manufacturing shop floor, energy has been quietly powering production. The utilities line item has duly earned its place as a central piece of every financial balance sheet. In conjunction with the rising focus on sustainable operations, for years companies across the globe have been working …Continue Reading
