As we build back from the pandemic, the building industry is rethinking how we approach health in commercial spaces. With sensors in every fixture, LLLC systems save significant energy (on average up to 63%) and also offer buildings a distributed mesh-network throughout a space. This has the potential to revolutionize how we monitor and respond to environmental factors that impact human health. Learn how LLLC could be used in countless ways to improve health and efficiency.
Dr. Julia Day’s vision for her work is guided by a straightforward equation: healthy people plus healthy buildings equal a healthy planet.
Path to Zero: Taking steps toward creating experiences that reduce energy use and improve the overall experience of the building. Andrew Lee, Director of Zero Energy at the International Living Future Institute, describes how having a clear path to zero results in better buildings that draw attention to you, your tenants and future talent. The why of energy efficiency is easy, we’ll show you how.
The South Landing development in Spokane, Wash., began with a bold vision from Avista’s Chairman and then CEO Scott Morris. When Morris learned the University District Gateway Bridge would land on Avista’s property, he knew it was a golden opportunity to create what he envisioned as “the five smartest blocks in the world.”
In operation for more than 40 years, New Day School has a deep commitment to environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. When New Day School’s Kishalay building required a renovation, the preschool’s leadership team quickly committed to adopting advanced practices and products to ensure the renovations would result in a net-zero energy building.
Motivated to improve the air quality and thermal comfort of their elementary school while reducing monthly energy costs, school administrators of Monument Grade School in Monument, Oregon, sought a new HVAC solution.
This report summarizes the findings of a study conducted by Red Car Analytics on behalf of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) to determine the potential for direct-expansion air conditioning dedicated outdoor air systems (DX-DOAS) products in commercial buildings.
This specification outlines the best practices and approach to delivering efficient gas RTUs that reliably deliver heating energy savings in Northern climates and are easy to install as a direct replacement for existing RTUs. This document further lists currently available Efficient Gas RTU equipment that meets these minimum equipment performance requirements.
The Energy Management Assessment (EMA) Tool offers a strategic and confidential analysis of your organization’s current energy management business practices and specific areas of opportunity. The EMA Assessment and other SEM Hub resources can then help you develop or improve your Strategic Energy Management (SEM) practices for your organization.
Industrial SEMHub Talk Cards make it easier than ever to stimulate energy efficiency conversation and learning among staff. Outlining a variety of SEM tools, approaches and methods, the SEMHub Talk Cards can be printed or easily viewed on display boards, smart phones and tablets. These cards will help you increase participation and reinforce energy efficiency practices for key industrial systems in your facility with refreshed photos, graphics and updated content including dust collection/fans, compressed air dryers, and sample calculations.
Sequencing Energy Efficiency Solutions: Mike Hatten of Solarc Energy Group, explains how planning for and executing energy-efficient upgrades and retrofits can result in a 35-60% reduction in energy use. The why of energy efficiency is easy, we’ll show you how.
Data-Driven Management: Matthew Combe, Executive Director at Seattle 2030 District, explains why data and benchmarking are vital to your energy efficiency initiatives. When you start with the right data in hand, you can start to look at what can be done to reduce your energy use. The why of energy efficiency is easy, we’ll show you how.
