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Sustainability

Facilities are an integral part of any organization’s efforts to satisfy its social responsibilities and maintain compliance with laws/regulations.

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Activity Modeling for Energy-Efficient Design of New Hospitals

This research shows how energy use in hospitals may be reduced through activity modeling and demand-control of hospital equipment and ventilation energy. […]

Insulation Energy Savings: Key Issues and Performance Factors

An overview of the impact of energy performance in commercial construction; a discussion of the key issues in building-envelope design and construction; […]

Value-Driven Near-Zero Strategies for New and Retrofit Commercial Buildings

Increase the efficiency of new and retrofit commercial projects by using Passive House Standard and strategies. Learn about the principles and cost […]

Successfully Operating LEED Buildings: Setting Your Building Apart in the New Normal

Learn how to stay current on industry knowledge and apply up-to-date expertise on projects with LEED EB Recertification. Review case study of […]

Energy Efficiency Indicator: IFMA Summary Report (2012)

Results of the 2012 Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) survey of global energy management decision makers providing trend insight on energy management, energy […]

Fuel Cells Technology

Learn about stationary fuel cell function, application, installation, remote monitoring and control, as well as environmental benefits in comparison to solar and […]

ENERGY STAR and the IFMA Challenge: Saving Energy in Your Facilities

Learn how to use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to evaluate your facility’s energy consumption, generate an ENERGY STAR rating, track energy savings […]

Zero Energy Buildings: The Future of the Built Environment

Read about the transition of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) whose energy generation program supports sustainable infrastructures and the advancement […]

Energy Management in Federal Facilities

Improving energy efficiency in federal facilities is becoming a higher priority as legislation becomes more aggressive. As federal agencies attempt to meet […]

Sustainability Energy Management Webinar

A commercial food service equipment manufacturer offers advice for building more sustainable food service operations, providing case studies that illustrate energy efficient […]