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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…

Gary Short Dec 20, 2013

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…

Gary Short Dec 16, 2013

There are some very good reasons to hire a building commissioning agent when you take on large, expensive construction projects. Building commissioning ensures that the owner’s needs are met, the building’s systems perform as specified, and that building staff are trained in how to operate the new property correctly and…

Gary Short Dec 13, 2013

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: The state’s largest city and commonly known as “beer capital of the world,” the bustling urban area of 600,000 now has a new line on its résumé to celebrate. In an effort to reduce carbon emissions, Milwaukee is one of 130 partners aiming to cut energy intensity by…

Gary Short Dec 11, 2013

Two federal facilities, the Marine Corps Logistics Base of Albany, Georgia, and the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, D.C., were given the ENERGY STAR Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Award last month for their exemplary power efficiency. (more…)

Gary Short Dec 09, 2013

Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) is a systematic process for identifying less-than-optimal performance in your facility’s equipment, lighting and control systems and making the necessary adjustments. EBCx projects can improve your facility’s work environment and extend the service life of your equipment. (more…)

Gary Short Dec 04, 2013

Across the board, Americans are distressingly uneconomical with energy usage. According to the EPA, 30 percent of energy consumed in commercial and industrial buildings is wasted. On top of that, a simple 10 percent reduction can be achieved with little or no cost. (more…)

Gary Short Dec 02, 2013

We’ve all seen the Energy Star logos on the appliances and home products we’ve purchased in recent years. Everything from washers and dryers to televisions and printers now has an Energy Star rating. But did you know that buildings can be Energy Star rated as well? Believe it or not,…

Gary Short Nov 26, 2013