A Clean Energy Twofer: More Jobs and Lower Emissions
Regardless of what one thinks of the impact and scale of climate change, or whether or not fossil fuels have a place as energy sources moving forward, two things are undeniable: clean energy reduces the amount of emissions that go into our atmosphere, and the sector will be providing ample job opportunities well into the […]
5 Quick Food Safety Tips for Commercial Kitchens
Refrigeration is essential for food safety in commercial kitchens where large quantities of perishable food is stored, such as in cafeterias and restaurants. The FDA and USDA set strict guidelines, but a few simple steps can help keep commercial kitchens organized and prevent waste. 1. Always use old stock first. it’s called the first in, […]
Is HVAC/Refrigeration Automation the Next Big Thing for IoT?
As we throttle toward the end of this decade and into the future, the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to become more and more ubiquitous in our daily lives. On smaller scales, we see it in our homes with products that now merge thermostats with home security, or allow us to order items from Amazon […]
Energy Efficiency Can Get Us Halfway to Our Energy Goals, says the ACEEE
While large, obviously impactful changes in energy consumption will determine whether the international community reaches its lofty climate change goals or not, it is a situation in which the classic saying “a little bit goes a long way” still applies. In this case, we’re talking about how energy efficiency can support the broader, harder-to-reach goals. […]
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 back as many Obama-era standards as they can. Arizona, California, Colorado, Illionois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin have all passed legislation, or are currently […]