Building Energy System Articles & Analysis
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is at the forefront of advancing clean energy solutions across the nation. As part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability, the DOE commissioned a state-of-the-art photovoltaic (PV) solar installation on the rooftop of their Washington, D.C. headquarters. The system is an example of the DOE's dedication to renewable energy, further demonstrating their ...
*Benefits: Allows seamless integration with control or energy management systems for centralized monitoring and remote control. 3. ...
In the current energy landscape, utilities play an important role in promoting energy efficiency. ...
In this article, we will explore the ways in which building automation systems impact energy consumption and how they can be optimised for maximum efficiency. What is a Building Automation System (BAS)? Before delving into the impact of BAS on energy consumption, it's important to understand what ...
According to the European Commission, buildings in the European Union (EU) are responsible for 40% of the region’s energy consumption and 36% of its greenhouse gas emissions. If building energy and water consumption is not properly monitored, through the use of energy management systems ...
Decarbonizing power generation is pivotal in the fight against climate change. Accounting for circa 30% of global energy related CO2 emissions, the sector is responsible for more emissions than any other industry. Decarbonizing how we generate energy is a mammoth task. Fortunately, we have the technology today to ensure that, with selective policy intervention, power generation becomes the first ...
To integrate clean technologies like offshore wind, we must transform our energy system, building more network infrastructure and utilising smart technologies, such as energy storage. ...
If you plan to implement an energy management system in your buildings' portfolio, first you should carry out a prior analysis of the current situation of your buildings and facilities. So previously, check these 4 key points: 1. Why should you implement an Energy Management System in your ...
AY Young, also known as AY Musik, is the co-founder of the Battery Tour and one of the United Nation’s Young Leaders for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). These two ambitious undertakings have taken the Kansas City native around the globe, spreading the message about the imperative to act on climate and strengthen communities. The Battery Tour is recognized by the UN as a ...
The third factor is the device-to-device and device-to-software interactions at the system level that further complicate communications across domains. For example, energy management systems need to transfer information between the distribution and transmission levels. However, the operational limits or system requirements ...
” A thorough period of monitoring is being carried out on electricity and gas meters to measure existing use of energy to see where savings can be made. The Logic Energy monitoring system was also connected to various meteorological sensors around the council buildings for them to begin their assessment of potential ...
The EWS technology was selected from over 300 entries to be presented at the Defense Energy Summit in Austin, Texas on November 11, 2014. The DWEC (Deployable Waste to Energy Conversion) System is a containerized waste disposal system designed for expeditionary military bases. The DWEC has the advantages of being smaller, ...
Its other key components, in addition to energy-efficient construction, include extra efficient appliances, as well as energy-generating technologies, such as solar water heating and a solar photovoltaic system. A. Hunter Fanney, chief of the Energy and Environment Division within NIST’s Engineering Laboratory, ...
In this era in which many building industry professionals extol the benefits of integrated design teams, the rift between some engineers and architects persists that impedes the design and construction of high performing and ecologically sound projects. Books, articles and innumerable jokes have been written about the frequently troubled relationship between the two professions, ...
The Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission is in charge of consistently reviewing and re-adjusting the feed-in tariff system using effective, cost-controlling methods. ...
Under an energy performance contract, Ameresco will install a new 24,000-ton-hour chilled water storage system at the utility’s district cooling plant that will shift electricity use to hours when energy is less costly. ...
An optimisation of the exergy flows in buildings and the supply structures related to them, similar to other thermodynamic systems, can help in identifying the potential of increased efficiency in energy utilisation. The low exergy (LowEx) approach entails matching the quality levels of exergy supply and demand to streamline the utilisation of ...
As the United States sorts out its next moves on energy policies to enhance long-term security and strengthen its economy, policymakers will need to weigh both benefits and risks of various energy sources. ...
Whether you're considering lighting control systems, LED lighting or another cost saving solution, a bigger picture perspective is required when weighing the benefits of energy saving building technology versus its often higher material costs. ...
Building engineers, energy and facilities managers tend to overlook that many gas boilers waste energy through dry cycling when they are not actively contributing to the building heating and hot water demand. It is often thought that existing building management systems (BMS) and ...