In a time when energy demands to cool buildings and residences during a summer with record heat and drought, energy and utility infrastructures are being pushed to the breaking point–most recently in India, where a blackout earlier this week left 670 million without power for tw
If you’re looking to build and want to qualify for Energy Star credits and certification, then your firm should take the Energy Star’s Target Finder for a spin. It’s a no-cost tool that allows you to set energy targets and receive an EPA energy performance score for
While the heatwave may be over for many parts of the U.S., workplace productivity could be cooling. According to some experts, the temperature and humidity in the office could be costing you more than just utility expenses–you could be losing productivity from your employees. Ac
With record high temperatures across much of the U.S., extreme demands for energy are increasing as well. Energy experts predict energy demand could rise by 60 percent from Chicago to the mid-Atlantic states through July 5. New York, Boston and Philadelphia could see demand rise as mu
When it comes to historic buildings, energy efficiency is becoming a growing concern. With original and outdated HVAC systems, windows, insulation and other building components, bringing an historic building up 21st century energy standards can be a daunting and costly venture. ItR
LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a green building rating program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is considered the green building standard these days, and many businesses are becoming LEED certified. Why? Because there are many advantages t
A recent poll of 500 utility executives revealed that utility costs are on the rise and there is no relief in sight. An article on CNNMoney that highlighted the survey findings stated that over 90% of the executives surveyed believe that legislation designed to require more renewable
When many people think of aluminum as a building material, they often think of siding or roofing. But extruded aluminum has many more uses for building and construction–such as railings, stadium seating, and more common building components like windows and doors. One major advan
When it comes to energy usage in commercial buildings, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about what really works, and what doesn’t. It can be challenging to weed through the information to understand what will really save your business or organization money on energy c
A recent Thermolite project using thermal imaging technology is the Department of Commerce building. Using a thermal imaging study, Thermolite was able to identify the energy/heat loss through the windows and visually illustrate how the heat loss was escaping the building. Results of