Pumps, Motors & Fans

Learn how to identify, improve and measure the efficiency of motor driven products, such as pumps, fans, and compressors, to achieve significant savings potential.

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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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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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Smart Pumps: The Smart Choice for Agricultural Irrigation

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Smart Pumps: The Smart Choice for Agricultural Irrigation

With more than 600,000 pumps used to irrigate agricultural land across the country, it’s clear they are a universal hero in keeping crops, livestock, farming operations, and farming families hydrated and thriving.

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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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Smart Pumps in New Construction

The new construction process for commercial and industrial buildings is the perfect time to explore how water will move for use throughout the facility. Consider using a smart pump. These innovative pumps come pre-packaged with built-in controls to help get water where it’s needed, increase overall system efficiency, mitigate wasted energy—which can add to your operational costs—and even allow for remote monitoring and performance adjustments. Download this fact sheet to learn more about the product benefits, what to look for when purchasing a new smart pump, and how to read the Commercial and Industrial Energy Rating Label.

Video: Greenheck Provides a Deeper Dive into the Fan Energy Index

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Video: Greenheck Provides a Deeper Dive into the Fan Energy Index

Watch and listen as Greg Allen from Greenheck provides more in-depth information on the Fan Energy Index (FEI).

Smart Pumps Help Keep Costs Down at Providence Down Manor

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Smart Pumps Help Keep Costs Down at Providence Down Manor

Providence Down Manor is an independent retirement community in Hood River, OR. To increase efficiency while maintaining high comfort standards for its residents, the facility installed hot water pumps with smart circulators, which have integral controls that self-regulate the speed of the pump to match the needs of the system, adapting to pressure or flow requirements and reducing power when demand is lower.

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Smart Pumps Lead the Way to Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Goals

Although the full impact of pumps in our society sometimes falls under the radar, what hasn’t gone unnoticed is energy efficiency and sustainability. When it comes to whole-building energy efficiency and sustainability, pumps are front and center and play a critical role in helping facilities reach these goals.

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Quick Jumps

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.
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.
Water Heating
By moving heat from one place to another instead of generating heat directly, gas or electric heat pump water heaters are up to three times more energy efficient than conventional water heaters. Explore a variety of commercial products and applications for this efficient water heating solution.