HVAC/Mechanical

• Energy-saving HVAC software installed at University of Texas

  February 1, 2010
  OptimumHVAC software has been installed in Chilling Station 6 of the University of Texas at Austin's district cooling system. Results from the first full month of operation show that the plant is on target to meet estimated first-year savings of six million kWh, for an operating cost reduction of $500,000.  More

• Auto dealer prep facility receives new HVAC

  December 1, 2009
  Employees at a Toyota auto dealer preparation center in Houston spray undercoating on hundreds of cars a day. Making these workers comfortable in summer and winter while earning LEED points was the goal when the owners decided to add new HVAC systems. Reznor Model RDH split systems with matching condensing units, which operate on R410A refrigerant, helped this project qualify for LEED Silver st...  More

• Building controls help green Louisville campus

  December 1, 2009
  The University of Louisville is moving to achieve a more sustainable future for its Belknap Campus with the help of a $21.7 million energy and resource efficiency improvement project delivered by the Building Technologies Division of Siemens. Siemens specified a package of HVAC system upgrades, building automation and lighting control retrofits, and water conservation strategies.  More

• WaterSmart Innovations Conference attracts 1000+ to Las Vegas

  October 13, 2009
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• 10 tips for mitigating influenza in buildings

  October 6, 2009
  Adopting simple, common-sense measures and proper maintenance protocols can help mitigate the spread of influenza in buildings. In addition, there are system upgrades that can be performed to further mitigate risks. Trane Commercial Systems offers 10 tips to consider during the cold and flu season.  More

• Johnson Controls announces program to help customers reduce chiller energy costs by up to 40%

  October 2, 2009
  Johnson Controls Inc., the global multi-industrial leader in providing energy efficiency solutions, is launching a new program to help owners of YORK® centrifugal chillers reduce chiller energy use by up to 40 percent.  The program encourages facility managers to install variable-speed drive (VSD) technologies and identifies rebates and other financial incentives to assist with the payback.  More

• SimplexGrinnell earns certified status in Microsoft Partner Program for 9th year in a row

  September 23, 2009
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• ASHRAE issues correction on changes to addendum r to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 on ventilation for IAQ

  September 21, 2009
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