Building commissioning started out simply, a third-party verifier representing ownership to ensure HVAC systems were installed properly at the correct settings. As building systems evolved to more complex, integrated, whole building systems, commissioning has evolved...
You may have heard some commotion over the current energy market and how it might affect your energy rates with the coming winter. Depending on your location, the concern may not be as great, but it’s still crucial to know where you stand. In Massachusetts,...
Resiliency is a number one priority for any business. For data centers, it’s importance is monumental. Internet demands make data center failures disastrous to the data center owner and their clients. Retro-commissioning (RCx) is a key strategy in avoiding...
It is critical for organizations to develop a solid strategy around operating and maintaining their equipment. The level of sophistication of products on the market today means that failure of even the smallest components can cause a disruption. The integration of...
Electrical power—where would we be without it? It is incorporated into every level of our lives and we scarcely know what to do without it. No matter how small or large the consumer is, the cost of electrical power impacts the budget, and efforts to reduce the cost...
Whew, it’s hot out there! With temperatures around the country hitting record highs, air conditioners are operating at home and in our workspaces to provide comfortable environments. The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that the energy used for air...
