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While some companies rely on in-house talent for energy procurement, management, and efficiency projects, others look to outsource. When global tire-maker Bridgestone/Firestone looks at budgeting future energy purchases, the company [...]

The California National Guard reveals secrets to successful use of utility-accounting systems for savings of $90,000 SACRAMENTO, CALIF.--When is it best to invest in a utility-management software? As soon as [...]

Incentive programs are changing, but building owners can still find motivation--and money--for upgrades WASHINGTON, D.C.--As incentives for energy efficiency migrate from utility-based programs to new initiatives sponsored by governmental agencies [...]

Motor-drive compatibility and long power leads affect motor performance and longevity at textile plant PINEVILLE, N.C.--To increase motor efficiency and deal with motor failures that exceeded 50 percent, operators of [...]

Managing multiple, dispersed facilities can present unique challenges for building owners and managers. While standardization and national contracts help alleviate some of the repetitious work, planning for change is a [...]

Joseph Romm's fourth book, 'Cool Companies: How the Best Businesses Boost Profits and by Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions,' is published by Island Press and will be at bookstores in June. [...]

Exterior basement insulation improves building envelope thermal performance, according to new research by the Ottawa, Canada-based Institute for Research in Construction The study confirmed the efficacy of glass fiber, mineral [...]

The U.S. Postal Service expects to cut its annual energy costs by $625,000 thanks to lighting upgrades implemented by Con Edison Solutions at its facilities in New York and New [...]

Natural gas is an 'abundant, clean-burning, environmentally sensitive fuel,' said U.S. Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson in a recent issue of American Gas magazine. The DOE will continue to fund [...]

Merchant power plants are finding that they often have to 'sell' municipalities on the benefits of new local energy sources. Indeck Energy Services of Buffalo Grove, Ill., for example, will [...]

A sustainable energy strategy drafted by over 300 business and environmental groups was delivered to Congress on Earth Day. The two-page statement called for renewable energy to meet at least [...]

EPA's Energy Star awards were bestowed to outstanding participants in the gram. Top honors this year went to energy use Polaroid corp. and International Business Machines Corp. Public sector were [...]

Power metering and monitoring may well be the most active area of technological change affecting energy-attuned building owners and managers. Fueled by the bottom-line implications of energy use, the lure [...]

A power deregulation bill unveiled last month by Rep. Steve Largent offers a roadmap for reshaping the nation's $215 billion power sector. The bill is a response to the Clinton [...]

PORTLAND, ORE.--Seven local businesses were recognized recently by the Portland Energy Office for their efforts to save energy, conserve water, reduce and recycle waste, and promote transportation alternatives. Two Portland-based [...]

Attention to insulation, glazing, envelope choices, and roofing systems should often be the first step for energy efficiency While convention and common sense usually dictate building system decisions, choices for [...]

These days, the only limitation for utility subsidiaries and energy-service companies is their imagination. Unregulated subsidiaries of the generally uncreative, monolithic utilities that still own most of the U.S. energy [...]

LONG BEACH--In California, where vast utility restructuring and detailed environmental regulations bring special burdens--and opportunities--to energy managers, there are particular challenges for owners and managers of institutional facilities dealing with [...]

ALEXANDRIA, VA.- When an elementary school's energy costs are the highest in its district on a per-square-foot basis, and when summer temperatures reach 100°F, building managers must examine creative approaches [...]

The need for a new compressed-air system at McCormick's largest spice packaging plant was originally driven by operational efficiencies. To be competitive, the manufacturer required a clean, reliable compressed air [...]

Efficient motors and drives cut energy use at range of facilities LONG BEACH, CALIF.-- Facilities across the United States are using adjustable-speed drives (ASDs) and variable-frequency drives (VFDs)-as well as [...]

Across the country, facility managers and energy managers are finding valuable BTUs embodied in oil that might otherwise go down the drain. Literally. Waste oil from vehicles and other operations [...]

The use of computer networks as a resource--and tool--for energy management is growing by leaps and bounds. Every day more resources are announced for monitoring energy trends and exchanging data, [...]

Gas marketer turns power marketer--utilities counter with market power HOUSTON -- Shell Oil Co.'s plan to sell electricity and natural gas directly to businesses makes the petroleum powerhouse the latest [...]

Energy technologies are emerging as rapidly as new energy-supply options, and prudent planning demands a closer look. The key is leveraging multiple, interruptible energy supplies. Bringing down energy costs involves [...]

In the years immediately ahead, each or your organizations will need to make important decisions about 'The Energy Buy.' Who will supply your energy? Should you generate or buy? At [...]

Theaters and auditoriums boost efficiency and protect occupants with LED retrofits PALO ALTO, CALIF.--In theaters everywhere--or at least in those addressing both public safety and energy costs--managers and owners are [...]

Managers of multiple, dispersed facilities face unique challenges--and a changing role Where facility management is concerned, it may seem hard to draw striking parallels between school districts, multinational manufacturers, and [...]

NEWYORK CITY--Most utility companies publicly favor competition, and the vast majority of end-users can't wait for choice in gas and electricity supply. Yet, from the local to state and national [...]

AWARD WINNER-NEW CONSTRUCTION: Cisco Systems, Inc. Teamwork and partnering are the main ingredients for energy-savvy new construction SAN JOSE, CALIF.--Using equal parts capital investment criteria, energy strategy, and innovative building [...]

Referendum on electric restructuring in Massachusetts sets tone BOSTON-Just one year ago, Massachusetts building owners and facility managers began gearing up for an open electricity market following the overwhelming passage [...]

DES PLAINES, ILL.-- In recent conversations with George R. Owens, P.E., CEM, president of Energy and Engineering Solutions, Inc. and technical advisor to EUN, and with Scott Spiewak of Metromedia [...]

Record low interest rates and novel financing structures make energy projects affordable for all WALL STREET--Financial experts specializing in energy-related projects couldn't be more bullish about energy efficiency these days. [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C.--The effects of continued deregulation of the natural-gas supply are rippling across the United States, and the response from energy users is mixed. Depending mainly on where facilities are [...]

The need for a new compressed-air system at McCormick's largest spice packaging plant was originally driven by operational efficiencies. To be competitive, the manufacturer required a clean, reliable compressed air [...]

Efficient motors and drives cut energy use at range of facilities LONG BEACH, CALIF.-- Facilities across the United States are using adjustable-speed drives (ASDs) and variable-frequency drives (VFDs)-as well as [...]

The use of computer networks as a resource--and tool--for energy management is growing by leaps and bounds. Every day more resources are announced for monitoring energy trends and exchanging data, [...]

Across the country, facility managers and energy managers are finding valuable BTUs embodied in oil that might otherwise go down the drain. Literally. Waste oil from vehicles and other operations [...]

Gas marketer turns power marketer--utilities counter with market power HOUSTON -- Shell Oil Co.'s plan to sell electricity and natural gas directly to businesses makes the petroleum powerhouse the latest [...]