Michaels Energy

Evaluability is a new-ish term making the rounds in the DSM program evaluation community. The general idea is that it’s a measure of whether or not a program can be evaluated cost effectively

Back due to popular demand, Silence of the Fans: Part 2 will talk about satisfying building loads with minimal noise. However, at times it can be too quiet!

A new technology called radial flow heat exchangers (also called Radial Sandia Coolers) improve heat management over traditional methods, improving efficiency and equipment life.

There are three primary areas of Strategic Energy Management: customer commitment, planning and implementation, and measurement and energy performance reporting.

Wireless sensors come in two varieties: battery powered and self-powering. Battery powered sensors can operate between one and ten years (according to their manufacturers) without battery replacement.

Harnessing the power of the sun is essential in the pursuit of more efficient buildings. And SHGCs are just another design tool at your disposal to meet your energy goals.

Computer room air conditioners (CRACs) supply necessary cooling capacity to embedded or standalone data centers. Many older types of systems work similarly to traditional air conditioning systems.

Program implementers and evaluators need to consider the operation of the equipment related to the project, but also what production changes may be taking place at the facility.

Fortunately, there are better options for generating UV light. Many manufacturers offer LED UV lighting. LED fixtures address all of the issues of their mercury vapor counterparts.

So, what’s new in glass coatings? Lots. There is so much innovation in the glass industry, but I’ll just describe one: electrochromics—also called smart windows or switchable glass.