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Engineer’s Corner: An Opinion on Calculated Versus Deemed Savings Approach
In nearly every state, energy efficiency programs exist to help business owners, residents, government institutions, schools—and most other entities that utilize energy—conserve said energy and

Simplifying the Complex Inner-Workings of Your HVACR System
One of the biggest issues that people seem to run into when needing to have any kind of interaction with their HVAC/R system is simply

When Did They Stop Making Refrigeration Technicians? [OPINION]
In today’s labor market, one that seems to be shifting for a mainly-digital world, in which highly-specific skillsets and data drive the employment environment, it

5 Tips to Lower Your Commercial Utility Bill
Everything from office buildings to restaurants to convenience and grocery stores use large amounts of energy for lighting, space cooling and heating, or refrigeration. And

Walk-in Cooler/Freezer Electric Defrost 101: Cost [Part 2]
Last week, we wrote about why you need electric defrost for your commercial freezer and how it works. Here’s a quick refresher. A defrost system is necessary in

6 Do-It-Yourself Ways to Reduce Your Commercial HVAC Energy Costs
We focus a lot on commercial refrigeration in this blog and in our daily business, as this is often the area of energy management that

Walk-in Cooler/Freezer Electric Defrost 101: Efficiency [Part 3]
Now that we know what electric defrost is, how it works and how much it costs—it’s time to talk about how to use it more

More States Turn to Energy Efficiency to Address Emissions Goals
As of this writing, a large swathe of US states are forging ahead with clean energy goals regardless of the current administration’s aim to roll

Hey, HVACR Contractors, Here Are 5 Ways Smart Controls Can Improve Your Client Relationships
The majority of our blog posts are crafted with a general audience in mind. Those seeking to learn more information about energy efficiency, the operation

Equipment Optimization: A Driving Force in High-Performance Buildings
The concept of energy efficiency at the commercial level is nearly a ubiquitous one in today’s landscape. Cutting costs is a high-priority goal for just

Customer Service and Food Safety are Most Important Factors for Cold Chain Customers, Survey Finds
If one were to quickly guess which factor in the cold chain process was the most important when it came to large-scale refrigerated storage and

Energy Audits Reveal Areas Where Cold Storage Facilities Can Save Money
Cold storage facilities, the kind found in the produce, fresh foods, and floral industries, offer huge opportunities for energy savings. A recent article in Fresh Digest looks at