‘It Makes Sense’: How LLLC Pays for Itself Financially and Environmentally at a Manufacturing Plant
After learning about their unparalleled flexibility, control, and energy savings, laser manufacturing facility Novanta updated their facility to Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC). In addition to being recognized as a leader for energy efficiency, Novanta anticipates the project will result in a significant 224,996 in annual kWh savings.
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The Best Solutions Come in Easy-to-Use Packages
Central heat pump water heater (CHPWH) systems serve the domestic hot water needs of a building in one central plant. Though they have become a key decarbonization technology by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving energy and costs, their complex design and installation requirements can pose barriers to widespread adoption. Packaged CHPWH systems reduce this complexity by simplifying design and installation.
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Project Spotlight: Central Heat Pump Water Heaters
Central heat pump water heater (CHPWH) systems serve the domestic hot water needs of a building in one central plant. Though they have become a key decarbonization technology by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving energy and costs, their complex design and installation requirements can pose barriers to widespread adoption. Packaged systems reduce this complexity by simplifying design and installation.
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Multi-Family Heat Pump Water Heater Technical Guide
While installation of heat pump water heaters is similar to installing standard-tank water heaters, there are some important considerations—such as condensate management and selecting the best location to enhance performance and customer satisfaction. This technical guide—aimed at R-2 Occupancy (Low-rise multifamily new construction, three stories and fewer).—further includes system features, installation and operating tips and best practices by audience.
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LLLC brings bright future and futureproofs investment to Everett warehouse
PNW Energy Group determined Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) would be the perfect solution for a client’s darkened manufacturing plant. With brighter lights, automated controls, a generous incentive that covered 86% of the capital cost, and deep energy savings, LLLC exceeded everyone's expectations.
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How Specifiers Brought LLLC to the Associated General Contractors of Washington Building
When it comes to lighting retrofits for large multi-space commercial buildings, relationships aren’t just important between operating systems, but also between the people writing the specifications, doing the implementation, and performing the maintenance—and their local utility. It’s why Seattle City Light stepped up to help the Associated General Contractors of Washington’s (AGCW) facilities manager and electrical contractor with their LLLC project.
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BetterBricks Industry Voices: David Berg
A discussion with David Berg, Hurley Development’s former Property Management Vice President, on the transformative, year-round value of commercial secondary windows, their reliability during extreme weather events, and their surprisingly easy installation process.
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Commercial Secondary Windows: Better Comfort, More Savings, Easier Compliance
The energy and non-energy benefits of commercial secondary windows are manifold. In addition to reducing energy consumption by 13% or more, improving overall envelope performance by up to 30%, and reducing air leakage and exterior noise infiltration, they significantly boost thermal comfort. Read our article showcasing recent field tests that prove these benefits—and more—in real-world, mild-climate applications.
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Road Noise Disturbs the Peace at Portland Law Firm
When Portland law firm SBH Legal purchased their 1925 office building, they immediately noticed the road noise. While a full window replacement would be disruptive and cost-prohibitive for SBH Legal, they discovered a cost-effective, easy-to-install alternative called secondary windows.
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Secondary Windows Bring Stellar Savings for Aerospace Firm
Crane Aerospace and Electronics is an aerospace components manufacturer in Lynnwood, Wash. After receiving thermal comfort complaints in the summer and winter from occupants of a second-story office building, Crane committed to replacing the inoperable single-pane windows throughout the building with energy-efficient secondary windows.
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