Energy efficiency projects cost money, that’s obvious. By taking advantage of utility incentives, you can significantly reduce this price point, and short payback periods make efficiency projects smart long-term investments. However, there is still...
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If we’re standing at the bar (or on a virtual happy hour, you get the point) and you ask me, “So Chris, how do I save energy in my building?”, I’m going to fire back at you: “How big is your building and how much are you looking to spend?” You...
Today’s engineers design modern data centers with state-of-the-art cooling infrastructure, taking into account the vast power needed to keep them cool. This usually means three things: (1) selecting the most efficient equipment, (2)...
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Want to listen to the audio version of this story? Click the player below. your browser does not support the audio tag. I’m lucky to work with dozens of excellent people across the efficiency projects I help sell and develop. There was one...
I came across this internship through the university in my third year, and it piqued my interest because I am interested in learning more about the energy field. Learning what can be done to create a more energy efficient business is something I...
While working on my first assignment as the Marketing Co-op for Mantis Innovation, I overheard someone in the office talking about how a poorly functioning Rooftop Unit (RTU) could cause office workers to get sleepy. Essentially, air changes per...
A lot is asked of a lighting control system. When you flip a switch or adjust a dimmer to achieve a desired effect, there’s a litany of design, material and labor choices that go into making sure the system behaves correctly. As a project manager,...
James Watt contributed so many engineering advancements in the late 1700s that we named the “watt” after him: a single unit of power. The Scottish engineer and inventor patented the first steam engine in 1769 and the association of watts with the...
While no two HVAC efficiency projects are the same, energy optimizations often encounter the same four, primary mechanical functions. For the third and final blog in our three-part series on the four fundamentals of HVAC equipment, we wrap up the...
Modern life requires electricity. Whether charging a device or using your stove, you’re utilizing “the grid.” The electric grid is a framework made up of a network of transmission and distribution facilities that create and distribute power for...
Heating and cooling buildings (excluding electric heating) usually involves a fluid (liquid or gas) flowing through ducts or piping. Understanding fluid movement in HVAC systems is part II of our series, HVAC Overview. Roof Top Units (RTUs) and Air...
You see the term tossed around all the time: find the right ESCO. Here’s a list of the best ESCOs. How to choose an ESCO. And on it goes. Usually you get the next level of definition as well: ESCO (Energy Service Company). But that’s where...
The COVID-19 crisis has the majority of Americans working from home in numbers never seen before. The crisis is impacting organizations differently by industry. Many of the buildings where employees work are now standing empty (or near empty) while...