The Walkthrough Survey for an Energy Audit

September 2010 ♦ Vol. 7, Issue 9

The Walkthrough Survey for an Energy Audit

Last week I toured a 6 million square-foot facility that had a $21 million annual energy bill. Nevertheless, this facility had no dedicated full-time energy manager. Does this surprise you? Read more about walkthrough surveys …

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Ground-Breaking Alternative Energy Options
Alternative energy options are always being improved – the options grow every year. Here, we cover some up-and-coming trends in alternative energy that you're likely to see crop up in commercial facilities as they become more mainstream.
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Revolving Doors Generate Energy
A Netherlands train station is using a revolving door to produce some of the building's electricity. The train station anticipates the coming and going of patrons to provide 4,600 kWh of energy per year.
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A New Way to Fund Energy-Efficiency Projects
Why aren't more property owners fixing up their buildings? Even though reducing energy use by 25 to 35 percent is very achievable with a comprehensive retrofit, there's still hesitation.
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Energy-Efficient Windows
The Series 200 vinyl window line has many standard energy efficiency features, such as a multi-chamber frame, sash insulation, and warm-edge glass spacer technology.
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Solar Fans
The MacroVoltaic fan is the only solar high volume low speed (HVLS) industrial fan on the market. The MacroVoltaic is designed to operate in a variety of methods to best meet individualized needs.
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