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Get your new construction done right with building commissioning

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…

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Milwaukee signs on to reduce energy intensity by 20 percent

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…

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Two federal facilities earn ENERGY STAR Combined Heat and Power Award

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…)

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EBCx process flowchart [infographic]

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…)

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Vermont becomes first state to pursue Energy Star certification for all schools

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…)

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Energy Star is for buildings, too!

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,…

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Existing building commissioning best practices: Persistence phase

The final phase of an existing building commissioning project is known as the Persistence phase. During the Persistence phase, a series of new systems, tools, and resources is implemented with the sole purpose of supporting the persistence and ongoing performance improvement of a building after it has gone through commissioning.…

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3 lessons from one Existing Building Commissioning case study

No building is a blank slate. Each building has been built with a unique mix of materials and expertise, and brings unique issues to the table once its infrastructure is up and running. Building owners and managers also bring their own past and current experiences to every discussion about a…

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