The Covid Relief Bill that was approved by Congress in December includes about $35.2 billion in energy initiatives. The Energy Act of 2020 authorizes RD&D activities and programs to advance new technologies. Photovoltaics, new transportation technologies and...
The pandemic control measures have led to a dynamic economic environment that is impacting the energy market. Since shutdowns have occurred in other countries as well as the U.S., reopening and recovery is unpredictable. Renewable projects that were postponed due to...
If you are looking for a project that is simple to implement but will provide significant return on investment, converting your facility to LED lighting hits the mark. The initial investment plus the higher cost of LED bulbs may cause hesitation for some building...
Expensive energy improvements are now easier to fund using options such as Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) programs. Both services provide building owners access to funding for energy-related capital improvements without going through the process...
Renewable Energy Buildings are being designed to be electric-powered to help with reducing fossil fuel usage. The irony is that a large part of the electric production today is coming from the use of fossil fuels, but this must be viewed as part of the transition to...
Life Safety Systems are required by building codes and considered one of the most important systems in the building from the occupant’s perspective. Therefore, facility managers have a responsibility to keep them functional and effective. Life Safety Systems are...
