Business Energy Saving Tips
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…
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Hartford 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…
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Consequences 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.…
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Backus 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,…
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1010 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…
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Geothermal, 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…
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Christian 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…
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globele 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…
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Harmful 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…
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Harmful 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…
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Sharon 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…
Read MoreNew England Air Museum Building Design Complications
From Johnson Air-Rotation HVAC Systems “DESIGN AND BUILDING COMPLICATIONS The New England Air Museum had not been air conditioned until it underwent a massive re-model which replaced the current heating system and added…
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