Lighting Controls Provide Green Benefits
It’s no secret that replacing existing lights with more energy-efficient lighting sources, such as LED, is one of the easiest ways to reduce energy use.
Lighting in commercial buildings can account for up to 40 percent of total energy cost, but what most people don’t realize is that making the lighting source efficient is only half the story — an even greater level of energy reduction can come from improving lighting control.
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Read More Bipartisan Bill Addresses Energy Costs
WASHINGTON — Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) unveiled a bipartisan bill in the Senate that aims to help the country regain its economic footing and global leadership by deploying energy efficiency widely across the United States.
The bill, called the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011, provides energy efficiency financing options for manufacturers, strengthens building energy codes, requires the federal government to improve its energy management and establishes a wide range of new appliance standards.
Carnegie Hall Renovations Remain in Tune
Carnegie Hall Renovations Remain in Tune
Roof Retrofit System
PROMOTION — MBCI’s NuRoof retrofit system utilizes light-gauge steel framing over an existing roof to create a slope that can prevent leaks, problematic rainwater discharge, and expensive maintenance costs. The system can be used for low-slope and high-slope applications.
Bottle-Filling Station
The EZH20 bottle-filling station and drinking fountain by Elkay provides a fill rate of 1.1-1.5 gallons per minute — three times faster than a traditional drinking fountain. Available in several models including a retrofit (pictured), the EZH20 features an electronic sensor to provide touch-less, sanitary operation as well as a 3,000 gallon SNF approved filter for taste, odor and lead reduction. Integrated Silver Ion Anti-microbial protects against mold and mildew growth. Available in refrigerated or non-refrigerated models.
Fume Hoods
CaptairFlex ductless fume hoods come with technology that is flexible and adaptable in a modular filtration column to allow customers to customization fume hoods and handle liquids and powders together or separately. The fume hoods are suitable for most labs and clean rooms and filters are certified in accordance with the AFNOR NF X 15-211, the most stringent safety standard in the industry, according to the company.
Condensing Boilers
Crest condensing boilers from Lochinvar use fire-tube technology integrated with the company’s Smart Touch operating control system to give engineers, contractors and building owners design flexibility with energy retrofit projects. Five models ranging from 1.5 million to 3.5 million Btu/hr are available with thermal efficiencies of up to 99 percent, according to the company.
Solar-Powered HVAC
PROMOTION — The SunSource commercial energy system from Lennox Commercial integrates directly with 3- to 6-ton solar-ready Energence rooftop units, which provides effective efficiency levels of 34 SEER and beyond, according to the company. The system collects energy from the sun and feeds it directly into the rooftop unit. Any excess electricity is sent to the rest of the building for other uses, or back to the power grid, possibly earning a credit on monthly utility bills.
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