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Energy Benchmarking Comes to the Midwest
Energy benchmarking is making its way to the Midwest in 2014 when Minneapolis will be the first Midwest city to require large commercial buildings to report their energy and water use annually. Energy benchmarking presents an opportunity for building owners … Continue reading
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Tagged businesses, commercial buildings, energy benchmarking, energy policy, Midwest
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Energy Efficiencies May Save $169B for Businesses
According to a recent report, the aggressive promotion of efficiency programs could cut $169 billion a year from the utility bills of U.S. businesses by 2030. The Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy found that the U.S. could double … Continue reading
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Tagged commercial buildings, energy efficiency, natural gas, policy
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Lighting Retrofit Improves Hospitals’ Bottom Line
Large energy users, including hospitals, are seeing the benefits of lighting retrofits in their bottom lines. On average, lighting costs are 16 percent of hospitals’ total energy consumption; composing more than 40 percent of a hospital’s electricity usage. “Two cost-saving … Continue reading
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Tagged commercial buildings, hospitals, large energy consumers, lighting retrofit, utility savings
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Lighting Control Systems Key Tool for Efficient Commercial Lighting
At Worldwide Energy, we are always looking for the latest technology to help clients reduce their energy use. Lighting controls are the next step in energy efficiency, especially with systems such as Encelium. Encelium Energy Management System is an integrated … Continue reading
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Tagged commercial buildings, energy management, Gaylen, technology
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Common Misconceptions about Lighting Retrofits
The lighting retrofit industry is quickly evolving, improving, and gaining traction. Business owners are beginning to see the benefits of upgrading their lighting systems to more efficient ones. And while you plan for energy efficient solutions next year, there are still some … Continue reading
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Tagged business, commercial buildings, fluorescent, lighting, retrofit, t12
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Energy Efficiency Infographic
A look at this infographic and anyone can see how energy efficiency can not only save money, but the environment as well. The infographic summarizes national levels of energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions, current laws, and steps to take … Continue reading
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Tagged businesses, commercial buildings, energy efficiency, environment, infographic
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Rebates Drive Lighting Retrofits
Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are more prevalent in lighting retrofits, especially as many companies are looking to their utilities to provide rebates. The rebates offer a large energy savings that takes reduces upfront costs. “Utilities across the country show limited … Continue reading
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Tagged commercial buildings, Kansas City, kcpl, rebates, tax incentives, utilities
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Green Buildings Are Worth the Investment
While the U.S. does not rank very high in the global race for green buildings, it doesn’t mean we aren’t. In fact, Lux Research found that venture capitalists have invested more than $4 billion in the race to build greener … Continue reading
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Tagged commercial buildings, green buildings, incentives, investment, rebates, technology
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Energy Efficient Parking Garages
When we think of ways to save energy, parking garages aren’t usually our first thought. But a garage typically uses 15% of the energy that the building it is attached to uses, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) … Continue reading
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Tagged commercial buildings, costs, department of energy, energy efficient, lighting, parking garage, savings
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Lighting Matters for Small Businesses
Small businesses should think seriously about their lighting. It seems simple, but lighting is a critical component of any small business because it can improve employee efficiency, and be aesthetically pleasing to encourage sales. “Depending on the type of business … Continue reading
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Tagged commercial buildings, efficient, energy costs, lighting, retrofit, savings, sba, small business, upgrade
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