Chillers represent the single largest energy consuming piece of equipment within most mid-size to large commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. On average, commercial chillers can account for 35-50 percent of a building's annual electricity use. Chillers usually have a lifespan of about 15-20 years and can weigh anywhere from 20 ...
Month: February 2017
Commercial Building Water Conservation
Over the past thirty years, the price of water has risen significantly, climbing well over the consumer price index (CPI), and prices are expected to continue to rise. While the cost per gallon of water far exceeds the cost per unit measurement of other utilities, utilities such as electricity are ...
New Energy Management Trends for 2017
The U.S. is entering the fourth industrial revolution: smart buildings. New technology is creating energy management trends that are redefining how building systems function and how we perceive and interact with them. Over the next few years, we will continue to see the expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) ...