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  Variable frequency drives are a hot topic. Advancements in VFD technology and reductions in price are driving rapid market adoption. Dramatic energy savings can deliver a payback period measured in months, and VFDs enable precise motor control in many industrial process applications. But VFDs are also hot in the literal sense: the advanced electronics…

  Evaporative cooling towers play an important role in green buildings by significantly reducing energy consumption when they supplement or replace traditional air conditioning systems, thereby reducing carbon footprint and operating costs. Although evaporative cooling is great at saving energy, it does consume some water but the benefits on energy savings outweigh the water usage,…

Cost, location, and ongoing maintenance all must be thought through when building owners are installing Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. A recent FacilitiesNet piece titled “How to Prepare Buildings for the Electric Vehicle Boom”  made the case for adding electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) — commonly called charging stations or charging docks — to your properties….

Fluorescents and metal halides will be further marginalized in the lighting market with pending amendments to Canada’s regulations governing products containing mercury. Proposed new rules, which were posted on Dec. 24, 2022 for 75 days of public consultation, would block sales of fluorescent and metal halide lamps for general lighting purposes by 2027. As well,…

As companies and organizations in all sectors deploy new technologies—including automation and artificial intelligence—ensuring this evolution fosters shared, sustainable prosperity will likely hinge on how well societies prepare the workforces of tomorrow. Private- and public-sector leaders have a critical role to play in helping to create family-sustaining jobs, close skills gaps, and ensure tech-fueled growth…

Europe is facing an unprecedented energy crisis. Even though many governments have introduced support mechanisms in recent months, the average European household is still facing energy costs that are almost two times higher than the previous year—and prices are expected to remain considerably elevated than in past years for the foreseeable future. At the same…