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Now is a great time to optimize energy in buildings. You'd think.

GreenBiz

For example, facility managers could reduce the run time of HVAC systems (responsible for about 40 percent of energy consumption), turn off lights in unoccupied spaces (lighting is responsible for 20 percent of energy use) or unplug appliances that aren’t needed (which account for about 33 percent of buildings’ energy use).

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Bidgely Accelerates AI-Driven Energy Transformation with Grid4C Acquisition

Bidgely

Weve demonstrated exceptional organic growth, and now, with our first strategic acquisition, were accelerating that trajectory, said Abhay Gupta, Bidgely founder and CEO. For more information, please visit www.bidgely.com or the Bidgely blog at bidgely.com/blog.

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Improve the Air Quality in Your Office With These 5 Plants

Green Business Bureau

We often use lighting, ergonomic office furniture, and organization as tools to enhance our workspaces. Volatile organic compounds, also known as VOCs, are often human-made chemicals that have higher indoor concentrations due to a lack of circulation. Causes of Indoor Air Pollution. Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air.

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Sustainable Event Planning: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses

Green Business Bureau

Organizations that hold or manage large events such as conferences, business meetings, concerts, fairs, weddings, or any large get-together need to consider the impact these events have on the planet. If you’re an event planner, you should organize your events so that they impact the community, the environment, and the economy positively.

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Sustainability Guide for Healthcare Facilities: 5 Ways to Get Started

Green Business Bureau

Most notably, water conservation efforts lower water-utility and sewer costs as well as the energy costs from water heaters, HVAC systems, and refrigeration that require water to run. Upgrade to more efficient HVAC and refrigeration systems. Beyond energy, healthcare facilities are also highly water-intensive.

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Retailers can capitalize on energy management and see ROI as high as 30 percent

Renewable Energy World

HVAC has taken on a new significance in the age of COVID-19. With HVAC systems sized correctly for the buildings they serve, air quality monitoring should reveal the building is adequately ventilated. There are of course many other challenges related to HVAC systems in retail shopping environments.

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A Boom Is Coming for All-Electric Homes Despite Lagging Consumer Awareness

GreenTechMedia

Consumers confronted with a surfeit of unfamiliar options often defer to trusted third parties — the plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians who install equipment, and often on short notice. Lack of consumer awareness, even in California.