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Fall Executive Energy Summit
The Executive Energy Summit is the second event this year which covers energy efficient technologies and their impact on your business environment. There will be multiple speakers including Vin Chiocchio, which will cover a variety of topics that will help you make informed decisions about upgrades to your building environment. The Executive Energy Summit is…
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Did you know that HVACR could account for 54% and lighting 10% of your buildings energy usage? Those figures are significant when you consider office equipment only uses 3%. In 2012 the Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (year it was last performed) found that the total electricity consumption in commercial buildings has almost doubled since…
View MoreHartford Hospital Histology
For this project we needed to set up a new lab in an existing hospital space. There was a lot of intricacy, coordination and planning to work inside a functioning hospital that allowed for no downtime. The exhaust fan was 3 floors down and autopsy and tissue sampling was using the same system. Additionally the…
View MoreConsequences of Ignoring HVAC Maintenance
It is easy to ignore RTU’s when you can’t see them, especially if they aren’t making any noise, leaking or producing foul smells. But out of sight should not mean out of mind. RTU’s need regular system maintenance to function at peak efficiency. The roof exposes your unit to extreme weather. It is colder and/or…
View MoreBackus Hospital Plainfield
Backus Hospital in Plainfield is a two story medical facility that was completed in three parts.The first floor had exam rooms, pharmacy and a cytotoxic laboratory, which required HEPA filtration, strict pressure monitoring, alarming, custom displays and hood certification for bio hoods. The second floor has three operating rooms with specific humidification requirements. Additionally we…
View More1010 Washington Blvd, Stamford Roof Top Unit Replacement
We replaced a 105-ton RTU, reconnected controls and balanced the unit. Because of the size of the unit and the height of the building, the replacement was performed over the weekend and we had to close down a city block. See Our Entire Client Showcase Our Specialties Service & Maintenance Contracts Cogeneration & Microgrids Surgical…
View MoreGeothermal, Ground Source Heat
Ground source heat pump tax credits were recently reinstated for the current tax year through Jan. 1, 2022. The tax credit applies to residential and commercial installations of Ground Source Heat Pumps. Ground source heating is a renewable and reliable source of heat. The earth absorbs the suns energy and at a depth of 6…
View MoreChristian Community Action New Haven
Christian Community Action, a non-profit located in New Haven, CT provides shelter for the homeless. They recently called for loss of heat. Upon inspection we determined that there were issues with their current boilers. One boiler was dead the other one was acting up. After discussing options, including high efficiency versus standard efficiency, they decided…
View Moreglobele Executive Energy Summit
On January 25, 2018, Vin Chiocchio joined with globelé Energy for the Executive Energy Summit. In this three hour long event 4 speakers in the energy field spoke about a variety of topics to educate about energy efficiency for commercial buildings. The Executive Energy Summit was prepared especially for executive management professionals to assist in…
View MoreHarmful Habits to Your HVAC System: Thermostat Settings, FACTS
Raising and lowering the thermostat significantly does not heat or cool the air faster Unless you have Variable Air Volume (VAV), which would vary air flow to your system they only work at one speed. Lowering temperature below what you need or raising the temperature above what you need will only increase energy costs and not reduce the…
View MoreHarmful Habits to Your HVAC: Failing to change your Air Filters Regularly
Filters play an essential role in the proper operation of any HVAC system. Changing or cleaning air filters helps prevent many larger issues, improves energy efficiency and function of the system. Failing to change air filters can lead to the following issues: Short-Cycling: Air conditioners cycle on and off occasionally throughout the day, but a…
View MoreSharon Hospital
Sharon Hospital Pharmacy upgrades required compliance with state and federal regulations for air flow, pressure and humidity. As any pharmacy must be a cleanroom as defined in ISO standard 14644, “a room in which the concentration of airborne particles is controlled, and which is constructed and used in a manner to minimize the introduction, generation,…
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