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BuildingGreen.com – BuildingGreen’s Product of the Week: Affordable Thermostat Retrofits: Analog to Digital in 30 Minutes September 14th 2011
Replacing manual thermostats in commercial buildings with digital controls is usually expensive and invasive, but new technology costs far less and can be installed in less than half an hour.
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Energy Solutions – ETAP Technology Seminar: HVAC WPTs – Chuck Frost (Video) August 26th 2011
ETAP Technology Seminar presented by Chuck Frost at University of California at Berkeley.
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Future 360 Episode 2: Green Building (Video) June 30th 2011
Cleantech and Green Building colide in the Silicon Valley. Sarah Backhouse hosts Future360.tv with guide John Picard.
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Energy Solutions – Energy Technology Assistance Program (ETAP) Technology Seminar – Wireless HVAC Controls June 15th 2011
Wireless Networking allows DDC‐like functionality without the difficulty of re‐wiring. Significant Energy Savings, especially for Constant Air Volume (CAV) systems.
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aecknowledge.com (Video) – USGBC-NCC GBCI Course #303: Retrofitting Existing Buildings to Improve Energy Efficiency June 9th 2011
Presented by: Harry Sim, CEO, Cypress Envirosystems and Zach Gentry, Chief Strategy Officer, Adura Technologies
GBCI Learning Units: 1 Hours
Compared with new facilities, existing buildings and plants often have legacy equipment which waste energy, require more maintenance, and incur more downtime. A complete rip-out and replace strategy is often cost prohibitive and highly disruptive to ongoing operations and occupants. New non-invasive technologies allow for retrofits that take minutes to install and deliver substantial savings with investment paybacks of less than 18 months. This presentation provides an overview of cost-effective HVAC, lighting, steam, and compressed
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ARCWeb.com – Architect of Capitol Saves Energy Time and Money with Cypress Envirosystems May 27th 2011
Reducing the energy profile of the existing building stock in the US is be-coming a high priority for the federal government and many ARRA stimulus funds are directed at initiatives that increase the energy efficiency of the nation is building stock. However, in addition to "putting its money where its mouth is," the US government is leading by example by retrofitting much of its own building stock to take advantage of the savings and operational efficiencies generated by new technology.
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Cleantech Insights – Let’s Make Dumb Buildings Smarter May 26th 2011
The most promising renewable energy sources are not actually energy sources. Instead, I believe ‘negawatts’ or opportunities to save energy by making our buildings, factories, and homes more efficient are the best path toward reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. While attractive energy efficiency opportunities are plentiful, I’m most inspired by the ways we can make ‘dumb buildings’ smarter and more efficient.
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Smartmeters.com – New Study Assesses Carbon Emissions May 19th 2011
A new study conducted by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) presents a practical methodology to evaluate the carbon-reducing potential of new technologies, giving businesses, policy makers,
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The Chief Engineer – The Fairmont Hotel May 1st 2011
Just north of Chicago’s Millennium Park resides another Chicago jewel in the form of the world famous, Fairmont Chicago hotel. Rated as one of the top 500 hotels in the world by Travel & Leisure Magazine and a member of the Condé Nast Gold List, the Fairmont resides at 200 North Columbus Avenue just off the lakefront and at the foot of the Magnificent Mile.
The sleek and modern lines of the building’s exterior are perfectly matched by an elegant interior that screams luxury throughout the buildings entire 750,000 square foot space.
While the stately Fairmont has become a favorite resting spot for busy executives visiting Chicago, it also plays host to many of the world’s movers and shakers. Former president of France, Jacques Chirac, Henry Kissinger and Hillary Rodham Clinton, have all been guests at the Fairmont, and a host of movie and recording stars have also made the Fairmont their choice while visiting the city.
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AutomatedBuildings.com – Smart Grid’s Killer App Demand Response in Commercial Buildings April 1st 2011
Jon Wellinghoff, the chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), noted that “[demand response] is clearly the ‘killer app’ for the Smart Grid.” 1 Since utilities across the country are implementing new rate structures with the deployment of Smart Grid technologies that can leave unprepared facilities with much higher utility bills, it is important for building managers to understand demand response, the Smart Grid and their impact on commercial buildings.
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