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Energy Solutions

Knowing how to set and meet energy efficiency benchmarks is the foundation of any energy management strategy. BetterBricks connects you with the resources, training and tools you need to improve your building.

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Secondary Windows Rejuvenate 1970s Office Building
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Secondary Windows Rejuvenate 1970s Office Building

Built in 1975, Hurley Development’s 915 Broadway office building in downtown Vancouver, Wash., features floor-to-ceiling windows in every perimeter office—6,000 sq. ft. of windows in total. While all of these single-pane windows let in a vast amount of natural light, they also brought in far too much heat in summer, and too much cold air in winter. This thermal leakage not only led to tenant comfort complaints, it also inflated energy costs by forcing the aging HVAC equipment to strain to maintain indoor temperatures.

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A Tool for the Future: Commercial and Industrial Energy Rating Label
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  • Pumps & Motors

A Tool for the Future: Commercial and Industrial Energy Rating Label

Energy Rating labels for commercial and industrial pump systems were created by the Hydraulic Institute in 2020 to foster an easier, streamlined way to determine the efficiency of a pump.
Making the Connection Between a Facility's Energy Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality
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  • HVAC

Making the Connection Between a Facility's Energy Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality

Some studies show that improved energy efficiency can have a direct correlation with improved indoor air quality, particularly in buildings with smart features.
Listen: CRE's Retrofit Challenge
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  • Building Renewal

Listen: CRE's Retrofit Challenge

Check out this Sustainability Street podcast to learn why building retrofits are important to the viability of your commercial real estate property, the key strategies for making retrofits, and how they tie in with the Inflation Reduction Act.
The Importance of Complying with Building Performance Standards
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  • Building Renewal

The Importance of Complying with Building Performance Standards

State and local governments across the U.S. are also moving toward creating their own Building Performance Standards (BPS), setting themselves up for long-term success through building retrofits.
Welcome to the Era of Heat Pumps
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  • HVAC

Welcome to the Era of Heat Pumps

Think you know everything about heat pumps? Test your knowledge against the facts in this story that details not only what a heat pump is, but how they work, their reliability in cold climates, the newest improvements, and what’s on the horizon for this proven technology.
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Quick Jumps

  • Lighting

    Advanced lighting starts with control. Discover how commercial building lighting design and modern technologies can combine to affect your budget, market differentiation, aesthetics, and tenant comfort.

  • Windows

    Let the natural light in and keep the elements out, all while saving energy and money. Find out how commercial building windows play a critical role in improving tenant comfort, reducing energy consumption, and cutting costs.

  • HVAC

    Better comfort and energy costs start with the right HVAC. Understand how heating, cooling and airflow all directly contribute to the energy efficiency and tenant comfort of your commercial building.

  • Pumps & Motors

    Pumping systems are essential to the daily operation of most commercial buildings and industrial facilities. With new energy standards for clean-water pumps taking effect in 2020 and a great new Energy Rating label program from the Hydraulic Institute, now is the time to evaluate the efficiency of commercial and industrial pumps, and circulators.

  • Strategic Energy Management

    Every effective energy-efficient building starts with a plan and leads to reduced energy costs. Strategic Energy Management (SEM) is the map to creating sustainable energy-saving practices that identify where energy waste is occurring and how to improve energy consumption and support building operations.

  • Building Renewal

    Energy efficiency upgrades that save 35% or more in energy costs could make all the difference in showcasing your commercial building’s value. With so many factors in the market, energy-efficient benefits may be the differentiator between you and your competitors.

  • Integrated Design

    From HVAC and lighting controls to secondary windows, there are many solutions for an efficient commercial building. Knowing how to integrate those solutions so they work together in an energy-efficient system may mean saving time and money. Whether it’s a retrofit or new commercial project, learn how to apply an integrated design.

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