As environmental and energy metrics continue to be a top priority for many businesses, one of the best strategies to hit that end target is by adding a building automation system (BAS) into the mix.
ONTARIO, CA — A significant upgrade to the Hydronic Industry Alliance-Commercial’s (HIA-C) Building Efficiency System Tool™(BEST), the interactive commercial building HVAC system efficiency comparison ...
Green building rating systems have become a cornerstone in fostering sustainable construction practices worldwide. Among these, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, ...
Auditing and strategic planning for buildings, their systems, and their efficiency have long been an important part of the facility and energy managers’ toolkit for decreasing energy demand and ...
Buildings consume a substantial 40% of global energy, and the Environmental Protection Agency reports that 30% of this energy is wasted due to inefficiencies. While efforts to improve building ...
Hudson Yards promised to be one of the most efficient sustainable neighborhoods in the U.S. But public energy consumption data tracked by the city shows many green-certified properties in the ...
Buildings are notoriously inefficient—accounting for an estimated 40% of global energy consumption and 30% of energy related greenhouse gas emissions—with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ...
Communities rely on schools, hospitals and offices every day. Despite their vital role, upgrading them with the latest technologies to optimize operations, better manage energy use and keep occupants ...
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Heating and lighting buildings requires a vast amount of energy: 18% of all global energy consumption, according to the International Energy Agency. Contributing to the problem is the fact that many ...
The New York City Department of Buildings published new energy efficiency grades on Oct. 1, showing an improvement in the efficiency ratings of Barnard dorms and a slight dip in those of Columbia’s.