2020 was a challenging year for everyone. But we’ve been inspired to see our colleagues and clients rise to meet unexpected hurdles with new solutions. We worked with dozens of companies who chose energy efficiency as a way to improve operations and...
Mechanical engineering is unique because of its breadth: a number of different fields and focuses sit under one area of study. As a mechanical engineering student at Northeastern University, I get to partake in six month co-op experiences, and...
As I wrap up my six-month co-op experience at the Efficiency Solutions division of Mantis Innovation, I’m reminded of what initially drew me to the company. As a Business major with a concentration in Marketing at Northeastern University, the...
If you’ve had to upgrade lighting, choose fixtures, design new lighting for a space or manage a building that has lighting, you’ve come across footcandles. It’s an archaic-sounding term. The only candles most of us encounter in our own day-to-day...
“Custom” can sometimes feel out of reach. Custom suits, custom-designed cars, anything with a monogram – they cost more, they feel fancy. Is it really worth going custom? Most large commercial and industrial facilities are actually great candidates...
Is it better to install one energy solution at a time or pursue multiple solutions together? These describe two major efficiency project strategies: piecemeal and comprehensive. Piecemeal projects break out different energy solutions into separate...
Commercial and industrial boilers are not replaced often (once every 15-50 years, depending on the size of the boiler). Because most facility managers responsible for HVAC systems don’t tackle this project regularly, they usually engage...
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Carbon is all around us. Planes, trains and automobiles produce carbon emissions, and our own energy expenditures add to the growing need for carbon offsetting. Cities and states around the United States have altered legislation and formulated plans...
Maybe you already know what the biggest energy wasters are in your supermarket. Rooftop units, lighting and outdated refrigeration systems all come to mind. If you don’t, your utility bill can help you determine where you can improve your energy...
When you invest in an energy efficiency project, what are you putting your money into? Are you looking for a quick fix for an issue, or a long-lasting solution? Do you want a short-term band-aid or a system of energy efficiency products optimized to...
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Breaking down energy use by industry can also help identify the potential for energy efficiency in that sector as well. Commercial/industrial companies can figure out where to concentrate time and resources on efficiency tactics based on building...
Do you want to be sustainable or be financially minded? This has long been the narrative across many sectors and industries when running a successful business. It is commonly thought that sustainability and finance are opposing forces, and that you...
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...