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Enterprise Energy Management Systems

How to be an energy efficient facility BY DAVE BOVANKOVICH, E-Mon Energy efficiency starts with knowing how your facility is using its power. Electrical Source Magazine has five initial considerations for industrial facilities to be mindful of in deploying an enterprise energy management systems...



A Closer Look at BAS Remote Monitoring and Maintenance

Building Automation Systems (BAS) have revolutionized building management by enabling remote monitoring and maintenance. This capability empowers facility managers to proactively address potential issues, minimize downtime, and optimize building performance – all from a centralized location....


Lighting and Controls

BAS for Lighting Control: Balancing Efficiency

Building automation systems (BAS) integrate various components within a building's infrastructure, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and notably, lighting and controls. The essence of these systems lies in their ability to enhance the functionality, comfort, and energy...

Automation

Energy Efficient Lighting Programs

Evaluating today’s certification programs

BY JACKI SWIERNIK, Intertek

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 and its subsequent amendments established minimum efficiency standards for lighting products.

These minimum efficiency standards, as well as recently-proposed penalties (including product holds, recalls, and fines) that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have threatened to incur in the event of a manufacturer’s non-compliance (as...

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