Building Earns Recognition For Energy Efficiency Articles & Analysis
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Utilities are a key player with which almost all individuals or companies must interact. Organizations require energy to carry out their business activities, and therefore seek out the utilities that provide the best service. In last week's article, we delved into the context of Energy Service Companies, examining their challenges, priorities, and trends. Today, we shift the focus to utilities. ...
When discussing energy management in buildings, the focus often gravitates toward large retail, industrial, or corporate office spaces, while cultural buildings tend to remain in the periphery of the conversation. In this article, we will delve into the case studies in the energy management industry of three cultural buildings from an energy efficiency standpoint. Spacewell Energy has recently ...
In today’s energy-conscious world, reducing energy consumption and increasing energy efficiency has become a top priority. In the domain of modern building systems, Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) is an effective method for achieving energy savings. Unlike traditional ventilation systems, which typically sustain a consistent level of ventilation, DCV systems are designed to provide a ...
In today’s energy-conscious world, reducing energy consumption and increasing energy efficiency has become a top priority. In the domain of modern building systems, Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) is an effective method for achieving energy savings. Unlike traditional ventilation systems, which typically sustain a consistent level of ventilation, DCV systems are designed to provide a ...
Falcon Refrigeration Industry is the premier PUF Panel Manufacturer in Pune, renowned for its top-notch quality products, exceptional customer service, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our innovative and dependable solutions are designed to ensure complete customer satisfaction, setting the standard for excellence in the industry.Polyurethane foam board (PUF) is an important product in ...
The Programme for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB) Cool includes 11 countries across four continents spanning seven different climates: the Mediterranean, humid subtropical, tropical, equatorial, arid, mountain, and continental. These countries suffer from climate change with temperatures reaching levels that increase heat-related health risks.? Climate change will lead to an increase in ...
Businesses and commercial building owners are facing more pressure than ever to improve building energy efficiency. Whether these energy initiatives are implemented in response to societal pressures, financial volatility, or government mandates, energy optimization is becoming a more popular priority across industries. What is Energy Optimization? Energy optimization, is the process of ...
![Energy Management in Historical Buildings [Case Study – Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau]](https://d32zuqhgcrpxli.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJlZS1maWxlcyIsImtleSI6ImZpbGVzLzQ3MzU3L2FydGljbGVzLzEwODgyMTgvNDczNTdfNl8yMDIyMTEwMjExMDg1NTYwNTQ2NjdfcmF3LnBuZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb250YWluIiwiYmFja2dyb3VuZCI6eyJyIjoyNTUsImciOjI1NSwiYiI6MjU1LCJhbHBoYSI6MX0sIndpZHRoIjoyNDAsImhlaWdodCI6MTQ1fX19 "Energy Management in Historical Buildings [Case Study – Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau]")
When we talk about historical heritage and energy efficiency, many actions may cross your mind: you may think of renovation works, improving insulation, repairing cracking, changing supplies, lighting... Any of these actions are valid, together with regular monitoring of consumption to analyse whether the measures taken are truly effective or not. In Europe, 35% of the building stock is more than ...
A major fear of builders is that switching to a new method of constructing buildings will lead to higher costs. The Passive House Institute in Darmstadt has carried out numerous researches on energy efficient houses and confirms through the data collected over time that the situation is exactly the opposite - high level thermal insulation produces major savings in terms of heating requirements. ...
From 15 June 2022, new homes in England and Wales will have to produce 31% less carbon emissions than current levels following changes to Part L of the Building Regulations. The new regulations will pave the way for the Future Homes and Buildings Standard, which will ensure that all new homes built from 2025 will produce 75 to 80 per cent less carbon emissions. A guide to Part L of the Building ...
Presently, the world is combatting the third wave of coronavirus. After two consistent years of living with the virus, people have witnessed large scale setbacks across several fronts, be it a financial crisis, unemployment, or deterioration of healthcare facilities. However, on the other hand, it has also brought multiple global issues to the forefront like climate change, the need for ...
After the breakout of a global pandemic in 2020, people have realized the fragility of human life and how little we can control when it comes to combating the raging impacts of nature. Humankind understands the severity of a situation only when we are forced to deal with the consequences on a personal level. Similarly, while combating covid-19, people all over the world were overwhelmed with the ...
As the discussion at last fall’s COP 26 reminded us, reducing CO2 and greenhouse gases are global priorities to minimize the growing impacts of climate change. The International Energy Agency has stated that buildings and construction are responsible for nearly 15% of global CO2 emissions annually. In Canada, where our climate requires significant energy loads for seasonal heating and ...
IEC 60364-8-1:2019 is part of the IEC 60364 series of standards and enhances Parts 1 to 7 with the introduction of requirements and recommendations to design the electrical installation, which provides the best compromise between the required level of service and safety and the lowest electrical consumption. It applies to new or existing installations and those under evolution and should be ...
Energy efficiency is like a long-distance race. The first kilometres are easy and if you train a little bit you will achieve big results. But once you beat your own records, there’s a moment when you need a deeper analysis to understand where your areas of improvement are. You need to understand what is going on in your industry. Keep reading if you have ever wondered… how could I ...
Developer: Sol Source Partners Inc. Location: Shelburne, Ont. Centre Dufferin District High School Size: 50 kW (20 kW facade, 30 kW flat roof) HELIENE Modules: 200 – HELIENE 60M 250Wp Modules The Upper Grand District School Board is committed to promoting and teaching environmental stewardship and the Centre Dufferin District High School in Shelburne is a leader in ...
EnergySmart Alternatives of Medford, Massachusetts has been hired to install a geothermal heat pump heating and cooling system for the historic home of ‘Little ...
Despite numerous rapid technological advancements in the world, the construction industry has been slow to respond to these changes. And no, we’re not saying that machines that make it easier to build skyscrapers or carry around heavy objects aren’t used on construction sites, we’re simply pointing out that at its core, the process of construction is still what it was years ...
Europe is often cited as the most progressive continent in terms of climate change policy. The European Union has set a goal of no net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The European Green Deal has been established as a collection of policies to provide an action plan to achieve this milestone. This includes key initiatives such as the Renovation Wave and reviewing existing European Directives, ...
The green economy world has never stopped, in spite of the difficulties, even in the year of the pandemic. Confirmation arrives from Ecomondo and Key Energy, the Italian Exhibition Group expos dedicated, respectively, to the recovery of material and sustainable development and to renewable energies, which will run from tomorrow, Tuesday 3rd November, until Sunday 15th November on the IEG digital ...