If you own or manage a building that’s been around a while—whether it’s a school, hospital, manufacturing facility, retail store, office building, or any other physical space—it’s safe to assume that it’s not as energy-efficient as it could be. […]
NYC’s Local Law 97: A Roadmap To Compliance
New York City doesn’t do “small”—that became evident once again with the passing of Local Law 97 in 2019. Known also as the Climate Mobilization Act, this ambitious piece of legislation aims to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in a big way, by 80% […]
What Is A Kilowatt Hour & Why Is It Important For Your Business?
Part of managing a business successfully is having a good understanding of—and control over—your operating expenses. A key concept related to the cost of operations is the kilowatt hour. So what exactly is a kilowatt hour, and how many kilowatt hours […]
7 Ways Facilities Managers Are Saving Costs
Looking for cost-saving measures you can implement at your commercial facility? While there’s no shortage of ways to achieve savings, some methods actually cost money—some don’t. And while approaches to cost-cutting might differ, the end result is almost guaranteed to catch the eye of higher-ups. As one facilities manager notes […]
HVAC Energy Consumption In Commercial Buildings: 4 Ways To Save
With HVAC energy consumption accounting for more than 40% of a commercial building’s total energy use, it’s no wonder so many facility managers (FMs) are reading up on ways to optimize this system’s efficiency. There are lots of ideas out there, many of which would be considered […]
The Need For Power Quality Monitoring
As a facilities manager, you’re so busy that you’re doing well if you review your utility bills regularly. But when was the last time you closely examined your contract with the utility company? […]
The Bright Future Of LED & IoT Lighting
As they say, necessity is the mother of invention. Historically, the manner in which we produce and deliver light has made incremental improvements since the days of the kerosene lamp […]
Conducted A Commercial Building Energy Audit Recently? If Not, You’re Missing Out
What comes to mind when you hear the term “energy audit”? If you’re like most facilities managers, nothing good. The idea of closely examining your building’s energy needs […]