Supermarkets are a staple in our society, some of the most important and most frequently visited commercial locations in the country. They also make up one of the most energy dense industries. From constant refrigeration to lighting large...
The goal with data center automation is to allow data center operators to sleep at night. That’s the heart of it. The reality of managing complex, sensitive infrastructure in data centers is that things go wrong. HVAC systems can break down,...
Upgrading from fluorescent lamps to LED lighting provides huge energy savings. Period. The efficiency gained from today’s LED lighting is far greater than when we would simply upgrade fluorescent fixtures with more efficient fluorescent lamps...
The efficiency of a distribution center is one of the differentiators between a well-run warehouse and one that struggles to keep up. Efficiency in picking, packing, loading, shelving – running a distribution center with efficiency means rapid...
Data centers are facilities that contain concentrated infrastructure of equipment for the purpose of computing data. The vast network of computer servers is used by businesses and organizations for the large-scale processing, storage, and...
Within the United States, buildings account for 41% of the primary energy consumption and 37% of greenhouse gas emissions. To combat such high energy use in the country, a new philosophy towards building efficiency was developed. The term...
Energy efficiency solutions typically refer to the set of building or facility improvements designed to decrease energy use. These can range from LED lighting retrofits to installing new, state-of-the-art boilers or heaters. All facility...
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If you’ve ever thought of taking on an efficiency project, such as installing LED lighting or moving forward with mechanical efficiency upgrades, do it now! Waiting is killing your bottom line when it comes to energy. For every day you wait to...
Hospitals are among the most energy intensive facilities in the United States. With the rising cost of energy, many healthcare facilities are seeking ways to cut costs without compromising the quality of patient care. We created this list of...
LED solutions have rapidly grown in popularity, unsurprisingly for their energy efficiency and long-term cost effectiveness. Compared to traditional incandescent and fluorescent lighting, LED solutions require less than 70% energy consumption,...
It’s always interesting to see what people are reading. In a year when many of us spent more time working remotely, we saw a rise in the readership of our energy articles. While our blog covers a variety of topics related to energy efficiency, this...
After years of working on Midwest HVAC systems, sometimes it’s good for facility managers to remember two basic truths regarding equipment: it all eventually fails, and most HVAC equipment have limited lifespans. While no two facilities are the...
Nearing the end of my co-op at Mantis Innovation, I find the opportunity to reflect on not only the company I was welcomed into for the past 6 months, but the energy industry as a whole. As someone who did not come from a background in energy nor...