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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
The Human Brain: A Comparison The human brain stores a lot of data. The brain has the potential to store as much as a petabyte of information. A computer with that capacity would weigh 293 lbs which is still over 4 cubic feet of space. We do it in...
Sleeping with the fan on ensures the movement of air, in your bedroom and on your rooftops. But how do you know the fans in your air handling units (AHU) and rooftop units (RTU) won’t fail overnight? If equipment starts to fail or you’re spending a...
The framework for understanding utility incentives is simple: utilities want commercial/industrial businesses to use energy efficiently and they are willing to subsidize the process, meaning there’s money available to fund energy efficiency...
It all began in 1973. Energy efficiency is widely traced back to exactly this year, when Arab members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries imposed an oil embargo which raised prices around the globe. While a few types of legislation...
Many commercial and industrial organizations have been upgrading their lighting as of late. Ever notice how one night a bright parking lot seems to pop up out of nowhere? It’s happening all over the place. While exterior lighting is often an...