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Retrocommissioning: New Low-hanging Fruit for Energy Savings
An introduction to retrocommissioning opportunities, process and benefits, including case study findings and common themes of retrocommission projects. RETROCOMMISSIONING (RCx) New Low […]
Sustainability How-to Guide: Carbon Footprint
This guide provides process tools for monitoring building-related carbon emissions, presenting the GHG emission inventory process, discussing best practices and benchmarking, and […]
Power Plants of the Future: Energy Generation, Revenue Creation, and Carbon Footprint Reduction
Plasma arc conversion (gasification) processes, both plasma torch and carbon arc, are discussed as proven solutions for municipal solid waste processing that […]
Three Common Issues With Conventional Parking Lot Lighting
Parking lot lighting is outdoor lighting typically mounted on poles and located in parking lots, pathways and driveways, providing illumination for vehicles […]
Net-Zero Buildings: A Federal Mandate
An intro to net-zero building practices stemming from U.S. Federal Government mandate. Review the Green Building Initiative (GBI) Guiding Principles compliance requirements […]
Sustainability Makes Financial Sense
FM leaders at the University of Houston work to combat assumptions about sustainability cost and practicality through a robust sustainability program addressing […]
Owner-Driven Independent Performance Contracting
The presentation explores Independent Performance Contracting, how it differs from Traditional Contracting, and the benefits of the independent approach.
Sustainability How-To Guide: Commissioning Existing Buildings
This guide addresses sustainability implementation within existing structures. The commissioning process is described, including how to select a project, issue a request […]
Smart Lighting There Is More to It Than Changing Lamps and Ballasts
A beginner’s guide to corporate lighting upgrade tips for maximized energy savings. Review of lighting technologies from the scope of the three […]
Sustainability How-To Guide: Green Building Rating Systems
This guide presents an unbiased evaluation of 15 prominent green building rating systems. Charts and graphics provide at-a-glance information, while subsections supply […]