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How will we service The Internet Of Things?
There’s lots of hype about The internet of Things. What are these “things” that will each have an Internet address, be addressable by IP, and talk to each other in order to resolve problems, and make our lives better? And how will people manage, maintain and ultimately operate them to our advantage? “Things” will be … Continue reading
Building Energy Efficiency: Why is it so Darn Hard to Sell?
Businesses nationwide would save about $1 billion each year in energy costs if they replaced their 10-20 ton commercial units with units that meet this specification. http://www.advancedrtu.org/find-a-product.html The US Department of Energy launched the Advanced RTU Campaign to encourage the replacement of existing rooftop units (RTU) with new high performance units. These replacement RTU could … Continue reading
Are Service Records the Real Key to Energy Efficiency?
There is a direct relationship between building equipment maintenance and building energy efficiency. Dirt, heat, corrosion and lack of lubrication, over time make HVAC and electrical equipment work harder. That uses more energy and increases operating and maintenance costs. Are maintenance service records the key to energy efficiency and lower operating costs? I … Continue reading
The economics of Rooftop Units (RTU). Energy efficiency depends on your choices.
Rooftop Units (RTUs) are everywhere. Over 45 percent of the commercial real estate space in the US is cooled, and/or heated by packaged units. This equipment is usually exposed to the elements, on a rooftop or outdoor space. Exposure shortens equipment life, so well cared for RTUs have a life expectancy of about 15 years. … Continue reading
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