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Renovating HVAC systems at Air Force Base achieves energy goals

August 1, 2011

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Two energy recovery units saved this Air Force Base hangar $24,500 in heat recovery costs. United States Air Force personnel sought a solution to renovate the makeup air and exhaust

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Low-speed fans team with UV light to improve IAQ at Rwandan hospital

July 1, 2011

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Low-speed fans provide needed ach at this remote mountain hospital. All buildings, regardless of age, are susceptible to IAQ deficiencies. Chemical exposure from new construction, tight building envelopes, and humidity

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Resort receives pool heater as an early Christmas present

July 1, 2011

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A high-efficiency boiler was used to heat this year-round outdoor pool, resulting in less maintenance and lower Btu. In November 2009, the original pool heater at the L’Arbre Croche resort

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Eight is enough: Team meets CA residence hall loads and installation questions with tankless strategy

June 1, 2011

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Tankless water heaters saved California State University Northridge money in energy costs. Beverly Watson can easily laugh about the idea today, now that her recent tankless water heater retrofit project

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VRF points to improved comfort, LEED® standard at NC college

June 1, 2011

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A VRF system installed in Guilford College’s Archdale Hall not only met architectural challenges but also provided high A/C performance.Established by the Quakers in 1837, Guilford College is the

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Air Force hangars in Alaska salute new heating system's tempering effect

May 1, 2011

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A heating system evened out the temperature and improved working conditions at this Alaska Air Force hangar.Extreme sub-arctic temperatures at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks, AK, where winter temperatures

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Energy savings give bank a higher rate of return

May 1, 2011

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An energy analysis paid for itself at this Illinois bank by identifying energy savings opportunities. When Jason Vogelbaugh, director of Energy Solutions at Alpha Controls & Services, (Schneider Electric’s Rockford,

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Life sciences lab handles OA load with humidification

April 1, 2011

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A fog humidification system installed at this Michigan lab is controlled by a BAS.Pall Life Sciences is a leading global provider of filtration, purification, and separation technologies to the diverse

Florida school cuts outside air cooling costs 70%

April 1, 2011

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An ERV system saved this Florida school $500 a month in utility costs.The developers of Turtle River Montessori School in Jupiter, FL wanted students to have the best possible IAQ.

Church retrofit looks upward, finds an answer in fabric duct

April 1, 2011

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Fabric duct installation at this North Carolina church has reduced mold and saved space.It’s difficult to believe that a routine item such as HVAC ductwork could have as great affect

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