Six Trends Driving Load Response
The need for load response – the curtailing of electricity consumption based on the electric grid’s changing stress levels – will only increase over time, especially as energy prices continue to reflect the growing demand for power. |
The Energy Professional's Guide to Data Loggers & Building Performance |
A new 30-page guide from Onset details how portable data loggers can be applied in a number of building monitoring applications, such as HVAC systems monitoring, commissioning, Measurement & Verification, and load profiling. The guide offers practical tips and techniques on a range of topics, including data logger installation, monitoring plan development, safety, and data interpretation. |
With scope of responsibilities that typically include maintenance, leasing, financials, capital expense management and day-to-day operations, it is easy to understand how a FM could struggle with a critical responsibility – monitoring, managing and assessing power use.
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As utilities strive to meet the changing demands of the U.S. electrical grid, more and more offer time-of-day pricing, demand-response programs, and other plans tailored to smart buildings.
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In this day and age, any building owner or operator who hasn't yet examined his or her energy usage, looking for more money-saving options, is hiding behind the eight ball.
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Smart Roofing Expo
Want to make smart (i.e., profitable) decisions about the maintenance and replacement of your building’s roofing system? Register now for the Smart Roofing Expo to get the tools and information to help you get the most out of your investment. Among the topics:
- Roof repair, restoration and maintenance
- Vegetated roofs for existing buildings • Integrating solar power into your roof
- Assessing the environmental and energy impacts of different roof systems.
Lockable interface to ensure precise temperature and prevent unauthorized changes.
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Lower minimum flow requirement of variable-flow heating systems.
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Hassle-free accommodation for fire suppression systems.
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Benchmarking Your Building's Energy Use: A Step-by-Step Approach to Portfolio Manager
Research shows that an overwhelming majority of commercial building owners say they are planning to reduce their energy consumption, yet half say they have not benchmarked energy consumption across their portfolio. Step by step, learn how to use EPA's Portfolio Manager and other audit tools to analyze your buildings, interpret the data, and act on the results.
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