Briefs

While VFD air compressors can be an efficient replacement for constant speed modulating, variable displacement, or load/no load compressors, it's not always the most efficient or cost-effective option.

High frequency battery chargers are a more efficient way of charging large batteries, such as those used in electric forklifts. Most existing chargers currently used are either of two types: ferroresonant or SCR.

It’s an exciting time in the energy efficiency industry as the growth of data and more sophisticated tools can be used to help customers save more money, save more energy, and move the industry into a new era.

Now it's time to focus on key details facility owners need to consider to optimize performance of new controls. These finer points will help guide the successful implementation of hot water reset controls.

In principle, hot water reset controls are as basic as the above example. However, there are many finer points that need to be addressed in order to optimize these types of controls.

Leaving the thermostat alone while using infrared systems won’t change the heat needed by the building (or starship), and since infrared heaters aren’t any more efficient, won’t save any energy.

All of these efficiencies add up to cost savings. Energy savings reduce operating expenses. Space savings increase rentable or usable area and you pay a lower system capital and replacement cost!

It has been demonstrated that energy efficiency is the most cost effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet the EPA and state air quality regulations

Utility programs around the country incorporate energy management systems (EMS) as a common energy efficiency measure, with varying degrees of success. It seems like it wouldn’t be that difficult, right?

Facility managers are always looking for ways to improve their operations. Without a method to get the information they need, they'll be unable to harness the vast quantities of data they float through every day