Connecticut Valley Hospital Case Study

About Connecticut Valley Hospital According to their mission statement, "At Connecticut Valley Hospital, individuals receive services that assist them to better manage their illnesses, achieve personal goals, and develop skills and supports that lead to living the most constructive and satisfying lives possible.” Connecticut Valley Hospital is “committed to promoting recovery through ...

Ideal Fish Case Study

About Ideal Fish “Ideal Fish is a state-of-the-art recirculating aquaculture systems company dedicated to bringing fresh seafood to local markets”. At Ideal Fish, the Branzino, silver-skinned fish native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean, are handled and treated like royalty from the time the fingerlings arrive until the time they mature. Grown in optimal ...

April: Earth Month

By Prism CEO Wendy Simmons Earth Day: In the Beginning The First Earth Day was in 1970 and I was nine years old. Thinking of it brings me back to the 4th grade where our teacher, Mr. Lynch taught us about "Ecology", the equivalent of today's Green/Sustainability movement. We studied many interesting ...

Maximizing Waste Heat Recovery

waste heat recovery
Waste heat recovery is the process by which heat that would otherwise be lost in processes is recaptured and used elsewhere, improving the energy efficiency of the facility. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, "It is estimated that between 20 to 50% of industrial energy input is lost as ...