BetterBricks Industry Voices: Fluke Corporation
Discover how Fluke Corporation upgraded its lighting system to LLLC, securing a utility incentive and significantly reducing energy consumption, while earning recognition from the U.S. Department of Energy for its dedication to sustainability.
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Efficient Rooftop Unit Field Study
Packaged rooftop unit (RTUs) are used in over approximately 60% of all air-conditioned commercial floor space, including over 400,000 units in the Northwest. With such a high market saturation, implementing more efficiency RTUs could generate significant energy savings. This report summarizes a field study conducted to gain an understanding of real-world performance, cost, and constructability of more efficient RTUs.
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2025 Update to Proposed Federal Standards for Fans and Blowers
In January 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy issued a withdrawal of the proposed rule that would have "established equipment classes and energy conservation standards for fans and blowers," which was released the previous year.
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Smart Pumps: Frequently Asked Questions
Pumps are often the unsung hero of many commercial buildings and industrial applications. With multiple efficient options in the market, it may be difficult to understand which pump may work best for building or know what aspect of pumps you should focus on when planning a purchase. This FAQ is designed to help you navigate the big questions about this powerhouse product.
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Podcast: Building HEROes (Washington State University)
Listen in as Building HEROes host, Shelby Ruiz, sits down with Hydraulic Institute's Michael Michaud (Executive Director), Peter Gaydon (Deputy Executive Director), and Matthew Derner (Manager, Education and Training, Energy Efficiency Resources), to discuss the hidden heroes in buildings—pumps!
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BetterBricks Industry Voices: LLLC lights the way at a revitalized Vancouver multi-use property
See how a former high-tech campus in Vancouver, Washington, was transformed into the Vancouver Innovation Center, with an upgraded lighting system to enhance energy efficiency, tenant flexibility, and sustainability.
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BetterBricks Industry Voices: Chris Gilmore
A Q&A with Chris Gilmore, Project Manager at VECA Electric & Technologies, about the benefits of Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) and how it can meet energy codes and support architectural aesthetics while making it easy for building owners and operators to maintain.
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