building energy system Articles
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The architect–MEP engineer disconnect
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, but few have ...
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Building Management System helps DECC to cut carbon emissions by 20%
DECC surpasses 10:10 pledge to cut emissions by 10% in 2010 thanks to building management system and energy-efficiency ...
By Vital Energi
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Benchmarking of low 'exergy' buildings
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 high–value energy resources. This approach is the key ...
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Should America follow Europe`s lead on energy?
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. Looking at what other countries are doing is a good place to start. European countries’ recent moves have one thing in common: each is moving to cleaner energy sources and greater energy ...
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Building energy management systems are critical tools to reach sustainability goals and to curb waste
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 (EMS), it becomes difficult to control how much is used and wasted. Left unchecked, this hurts both the ...
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Gas boiler load optimisation controls can rectify dry cycling and reduce energy costs by 25%
Dry cycling of gas boilers can waste a great deal of energy, even when BMS optimisation is in use. Installing gas boiler load optimisation controls can reduce this waste and help boilers run more efficientlyBuilding 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 ...
By Vital Energi
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Rectify dry cycling of gas boilers and reduce energy costs by 25%
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 building energy management systems (BEMS) are optimising the boilers to remove dry cycling. However, the BMS is ...
By Vital Energi
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4 lessons in renewable energy planning: The Philippine Experience
When it comes to renewable energy, the Philippines is one of the world’s more ambitious countries. The country set out to triple its share of renewable energy by 2030 based on 2010 levels. The Philippines has one of Asia’s highest electricity rates, in part due to high costs of importing fossil fuels. Enhancing the country’s energy security and keeping power costs down have been ...
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Interoperability Profiles – A Better Way to Buy Grid Technology
Imagine browsing online for a new computer app. Once you have located the app, you swiftly hit the ‘download’ button – and immediately realize you’ve purchased the Windows version, which is incompatible with your Apple device. You have become a victim of technology tribalism. If your device represents a utility’s service territory, and the app represents new ...
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Building Automation Systems and their impact on Energy Consumption
Building automation systems (BAS) are becoming increasingly prevalent in commercial and industrial facilities, allowing for more efficient and effective management of building systems such as HVAC, lighting, and security. One of the key benefits of BAS is their potential to reduce energy consumption and costs, making them an important tool in the effort to promote sustainability and combat ...
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AY Musik Chooses SimpliPhi to Energize Battery Tour
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 ...
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What points should you consider before Implementing an EMS?
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 Buildings? The most obvious answer to this question is to save energy and reduce costs. And of course, this ...
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Customer-sited solar: four pathways to maximize the green energy revolution’s potential
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 ...
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Building Technologies: Who’s Who?
Technology is transforming the way we use buildings, and the impact they have on our environment. There’s a long list of tech tools available now in the market to improve your building’s performance. This could make it complicated for the energy manager to understand who’s who in this market, and what building technology you can apply to each area of your building to improve its overall ...
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Offshore wind capacity set to quadruple by 2030: additional considerations ahead of turbine installations
In November last year, The Prime Minister announced his ambitious 10 Point Plan for a ‘green industrial revolution’, which will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs. Covering clean energy, transport, nature and innovative technologies, the plan will allow the UK to forge ahead with eliminating its contribution to climate change by 2050. The UK already generates more ...
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Utility Companies: Energy Services and Goals 2024
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. ...
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Valuation of urban sustainability and building energy efficiency: a case study
The general objective of the research is to set up a strategy of sustainable conservation at two levels: at city level, to conceive and plan interventions at block, street, neighbourhood scale; at building level to propose and design specific conservation and enhancement interventions that pay particular attention to the ecological and energy dimensions. Specific objective of the research is to ...
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Sustainability as a matter of social context: information technologies and the environment
The paper focuses on the potential of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve the sustainability of residential buildings. While ICT can contribute to improving building energy efficiency (e.g., energy management systems) there are also plausible scenarios of an increasing energy demand triggered by ICT use. The main argument of this paper is that harnessing the sustainability ...
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Smart Energy Islands, global test-bed for batteries - Case study
A £10.8 million project on the Isles of Scilly will provide a model for electric vehicles and home batteries to play a major role in low-carbon smart energy systems around the world. Moixa will develop platforms allowing electric vehicles and smart home batteries to be used to help balance supply and demand within the islands’ energy system, although the project will not fund the ...
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Much light, little heat efficiency
Energy efficiency in the US is much light and little heat – literally. Government policy pays a great deal of attention to saving electricity, but focuses little on the thermal energy we waste. “Policy is electricity-centric in the US. Unless you are making kilowatts, the most efficient investments are off the radar,” said Rob Thornton, president of the International District ...
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