When analyzing the energy efficiency and power status of a structure, whether it’s new or old, big or small, futuristically efficient or embarrassingly wasteful, there are two options that are widely regarded as the most prevalent among stakeholders. These are technical commissioning and process commissioning. (more…)
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Despite their growing popularities among building owners, the difference between existing building commissioning and ongoing commissioning still seems vague to many building owners and facility managers. The following information sheds some light on the differences between these practices. Retro-commissioning, also called Existing Building Commissioning or EBCx, deals with work exclusive…
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Energy Star-certified properties have more than doubled over the last three years in Minneapolis-St. Paul, claims a Great Plains Institute report published in October 2013. The lion’s share of the certifications in the area are represented by three categories: office buildings (35 percent of certifications), K-12 schools (28 percent) and…
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Between heating, cooling, lighting, electronics and various medical devices, U.S. health care facilities spend a staggering $8.8 billion every year on energy alone. That equates to the average hospital spending more than $675,000 on energy costs annually, exceeding the per-building energy costs of any other type of building by a…
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At first, existing building commissioning might just seem like a time-consuming and costly process. To the contrary, though: existing building commissioning actually saves businesses money in the long run. The reasons for this are varied, but it generally stands that the savings entailed by commissioning an older building will result…
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As existing building commissioning gains traction nationwide, facilities of all types are gearing up to retrofit from head to toe. The remodel of health care facilities, however, comes with a laundry list of especially complicated and unique challenges. (more…)
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Kohl’s, the Fortune 500 retailer that comfortably claimed the spot of second largest U.S. department store in 2012, now carries more than this season’s vogue styles. Nearly 800 of its stores have been certified for ENERGY STAR status, meaning these locations rank among the top 25 percent of all stores…
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Recently, the Wall Street Journal named Sears Canada as the Energy Star Retailer of the year. How did Sears become an Energy Star hero? By “empowering customers to reduce their energy use” through the offering of multiple energy-saving products. One of the key reasons Sears is an Energy Star hero…
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