That’s why planning and deploying a robust power protection solution is an absolutely vital aspect of business continuity. But, any well-designed power protection architecture is incomplete without its central component, which is… you guessed it, an uninterruptible power system, affectionately known in the industry as a “UPS.”

Today, educational facilities and classrooms are more tech savvy than ever. The famous “3 R’s” (reading, writing and ‘rithmetic) – once the domain of books/paper and pencil – are increasingly incorporating technology tools.

How can a fire-safety plan contribute to your ROI?  More than just code compliance, an effective fire safety plan can benefit your bottom line.

Let’s look at the benefits of maintaining a professional, up-to-date fire safety plan and the return on investment for building owners and facility managers.

ASHRAE, the developer of the Building Energy Quotient (bEQ) program, has released details on how the bEQ will work to help building owners and facility managers save energy and make the right choices. The Building Energy Quotient (bEQ) program assigns to buildings an energy usage quotient based on completion of an in-operation assessment that includes an ASHRAE Level I Energy Audit.  A bEQ assessment is designed to provide a wealth of actionable information to improve building performance.

Consequently, corporate offices are increasingly accommodating multiple working populations – full-time workers, part-time workers and remote workers who come to the office on both a scheduled and sporadic basis. But as workforce dynamics change, are physical office spaces keeping pace?

President Obama has launched EV-Everywhere, the second of the Energy Department’s “Clean Energy Grand Challenges”.  This initiative is designed to bring together scientists, engineers, and businesses to make electric vehicles a viable, affordable, and convenient option.  The goal is to make electric vehicles a persuasive choice within the next 10 years.

The Professional Development Center (PDC), a component of the Division of Continuing and Innovative Education (CIE) at The University of Texas at Austin, has announced the launch of a new training program in facility management.

Is solid-state LED lighting the future for street lighting?  If so, the future is now.  The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and the City of Seattle will take a look at solid-state street lighting in the Pacific Northwest when they collaborate on a three-night streetlight test in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood March 6 - 8.