by Stan Nabozny | Mar 11, 2026 | The Decarbonized Cold Chain
Most refrigerated facilities don’t have an “efficiency problem.” They have a peak problem. Picture this: it’s 3:58 PM. A truck shows up early, three dock doors are cycling like they’re trying to win an Olympic medal, and defrost decides it’s also time to be brave....
by Jeff Ihnen | Aug 15, 2016 | Energy Rant
The convergence of several issues, and AESP’s Summer Conference, Technology – The Great Game Changer, gave me no choice. I have to do this – talk about the many issues involving building energy models, which are used for everything from single family homes to high...
by Jeff Ihnen | Mar 17, 2015 | Energy Rant
As we march along with the nation’s rather massive build-out of renewable energy resources, questions emerge for how to fill the gaps when the sun sets and the wind stops blowing – i.e., when it’s nice to be outdoors, especially in the summer. So there you have it –...