Focus: Energy Efficiency

Addressing energy waste in the HVAC system

Smart building controls enable managers and technicians to uncover and address energy waste


With the help of state-of-the-art building automation systems (BAS), maintenance and operations technicians can quickly assess the health of a building, according to an article from Facility Maintenance Decisions on the FacilitiesNet website. 

The challenge for facility managers is to understand the technology and put the data to work to produce tangible benefits for the organization.

Part of an effective operator’s daily routine should be to review and prioritize all of the new alarms in the BAS.

But a substantial list of conditions can qualify as poor HVAC performance but would not necessarily trigger an alarm condition.

Read the article.



April 24, 2020


Topic Area: Energy Efficiency


Recent Posts

Beyond Backup Generators: Building Layered Energy Resilience

Backup generators still matter, but they are just one piece of a larger puzzle.


Shannon Health System to Acquire Scenic Mountain Medical Center

The signing of the asset purchase agreement begins the asset purchase closing process, which is expected to be completed in the coming months.


First Rehabilitation Resources Ensnared in Email Breach

First Rehabilitation Resources has no evidence that any information has been misused by the malicious actor. 


Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease on the Rise

A number of states are reporting an uptick in HFMD, a highly contagious viral illness that primarily affects infants and young children.


BayCare Reveals Pagidipati Children's Hospital at St. Joseph's

It is a freestanding facility scheduled to open in 2030.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.