Tag: energy audits
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Green Buildings: Rational Solutions
To combat this environmental challenge, we need a holistic, integrated approach towards reducing the energy consumption in buildings yet maintaining a high standard of building services, internal comfort and quality of living. An integrated approach requires that every stage from conceptualization and design to construction and end building usage is ‘tuned’ towards reducing net energy…
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The Case for Comprehensive Energy Audits in Small to Midsize Buildings
When it comes to utility energy efficiency programs, there are a litany of solutions addressing the residential market. And large commercial customers often have access to personal account managers who can help guide them to the right program (although those account managers could be more effective with sophisticated energy analytics).
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ASHRAE Releases “How-To” Energy Audit Guide
ASHRAE has released updated guidance for best practices, planning, and implementation of energy auditing with the second edition of “Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits”. More…
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School Energy Audits Reveal Millions in Potential Savings
A two-year energy audit of Hamilton schools (Canada) has identified energy conservation methods that could reduce energy costs by approximately $2.4 million annually. This audit, conducted by faculty and students at McMaster University, could ben…
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School Energy Audits Reveal Millions in Potential Savings
A two-year energy audit of Hamilton schools (Canada) has identified energy conservation methods that could reduce energy costs by approximately $2.4 million annually. This audit, conducted by faculty and students at McMaster University, could ben…