by Darby Faulkner | Aug 8, 2023 | Energy Savings, Indoor Air Quality
Changes In Outdoor Air Demands Cleaner Air for Buildings As facilities managers work overtime to support rapid decarbonization, a major crisis is looming: a changing climate that is becoming increasingly more inhospitable. Former NASA climate scientist James Hansen...
by Darby Faulkner | Aug 2, 2023 | Energy Savings, Indoor Air Quality
Ancient Chinese Skywells Keep Homes Cooler With Water & Wind Ancient skywells used to play an essential role in keeping homes cool. Temperatures within certain skywells located in southern China can be more than 20 degrees cooler. As China continues to...
by Darby Faulkner | Jul 31, 2023 | Energy Savings
Heat Wave Drives Up Temps and Energy Demands Texans are enduring scorching hot temperatures upwards of 110-119 degrees Fahrenheit, making it one of the hottest places on Earth. Due to high humidity, the heat feels even hotter and forecasters predict the heat will...
by Darby Faulkner | Jul 19, 2023 | Energy Savings, Green Cleaning, Indoor Air Quality
DOEs Role In POC For Energy Savings Projects DOE (Design of Experiment) | POC (Proof of Concept) | Energy Management Relatively simple DOEs, or designed experiments, are providing building and facilities managers with a way to systematically investigate...
by Darby Faulkner | Jul 7, 2023 | Green Cleaning, Healthcare Legislation
What Is Hemp Wood? Hemp Wood is a premier wood substitute that is a nontoxic and sustainably sourced, organic hardwood made from hemp. Current applications include flooring, furniture, and specialty construction. It is harder than hickory, and the flooring can be...
by Darby Faulkner | Jun 20, 2023 | Green Cleaning
The Switch to Green Energy is Putting America at Risk of Power Outages Climate legislation passed by the Biden Administration for the transition to green energy will affect the electric grid. A summer reliability assessment forecasted by the North American Electric...
by Darby Faulkner | Jun 6, 2023 | Green Cleaning
Legislation can have significant impacts on energy producers who rely on coal or natural gas as their primary sources of power. In May 2023, there were legislative changes that will significantly affect these producers and the rate payers they serve. Emissions...
by Darby Faulkner | May 4, 2023 | Air Disinfection, airborne pathogens, Indoor Air Quality, Schools
Death Linked to Legionnaires Disease at SDSU Indoor air quality has become a widely discussed topic in institutional and commercial facilities since the emergence of the coronavirus and the spread of COVID-19 in March 2020. However, even before this potentially fatal...
by John Nycz | Mar 22, 2023 | Air Disinfection, airborne pathogens, Indoor Air Quality, Schools
The red “Poor” air indicator light is a visual confirmation that the system is working as it should be. The Active HEPA+ devices have two primary operating modes. In the Auto mode, sensors track TVOC’s (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) and 2.5...
by Darby Faulkner | Feb 8, 2023 | Air Disinfection, airborne pathogens, Indoor Air Quality, Schools
The Efficient and Healthy Schools Campaign will recognize exemplary solutions and planning efforts by K-12 schools in the categories of Energy Efficiency Plus Health and Emissions Reduction and Resilience. Title I schoolwide program schools, rural schools, and schools...
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