Ensuring the quality of MEP engineering is critical to the success of any project. The work must be meticulously carried out according to specific standards and regulations to avoid costly mistakes and delays.       Quality assurance professionals ensure that all aspects of MEP engineering are up to par. These experts use various methods to inspect… Read More

Did you know solar power is the world’s fastest-growing energy source? In fact, over the past few years, solar photovoltaic (PV) system design deployment has increased exponentially due to technological advancements and falling costs. However, in order to design and install a solar photovoltaic system, you must first understand the basics. Here we give you… Read More

Every building owner should know the building codes that dictate how their property must be constructed and maintained. Ignorance of the law is no excuse, so business owners must learn all the regulations that apply to their buildings. Here we provide an overview of some of the essential building codes and explain why they are… Read More

If you’re considering installing a solar panel system on your commercial property, you need to take into account a few things. One of the most critical factors is deciding whether to own or lease a solar system. Here’s a look at each option and what you need to know. What Is The Difference Between Buying… Read More

Passive optical networks (PONs) are a type of telecommunications network designed to take advantage of the inherent diversity of traffic in network communications. PONs are often used in residential, business and enterprise settings, as they can provide high bandwidth and reliability with economy of deployment due to their sharing of bandwidth between users. Knowing the… Read More

In April of 2019 the New York City Council passed a series of Local Laws, under the umbrella of the Climate Mobilization Act. The act contains five separate local laws, and references several others. This article will provide insight to all the pieces of a complex compliance puzzle. The five laws contained in the Climate… Read More

Although solar energy has been utilized by mankind for centuries, it’s only recently that solar power has become a viable option for generating electricity. There are many reasons why solar is becoming increasingly popular, but three factors stand out: the declining cost of solar panels, the rise of renewable energy targets, and the increasing awareness… Read More

As we covered in our recent blog, Overview of 2022 Title 24, Part 6 Changes, the California Energy Code is implementing numerous changes on January 1, 2023.  One of the biggest is a requirement for the installation of PV Systems and Battery Storage on new non-residential projects. Here, we’ll go over the basic details of… Read More

Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) is an HVAC technology that has been around for decades globally and is becoming more popular in the US market with ever tightening energy codes. But what is Variable Refrigerant Flow? Simply put, it is a way to efficiently distribute the cooling and heating from a single outdoor unit to multiple… Read More

Building design has come a long way in recent years, with increasing attention to energy efficiency and operational carbon issues. However, many architects and engineers still don’t consider the amount of greenhouse gases their designs will produce during construction. This is a mistake, as even small changes in design can significantly impact emissions, both during… Read More

When most people think about climate change, the first things that come to mind are the gases like carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide that are produced from combustion, either in engines or building heating systems.  But what about the carbon that’s a result of the actual construction of those engines and buildings?  That carbon is… Read More

Electrical Submetering for Energy Usage & Benchmarking Once reserved for, nearly exclusively, allocating energy cost to individual occupants of multi-occupant buildings, electrical submetering has seen a dramatic increase in use and applications in recent years.  While energy cost allocation is still a widespread use of electrical submetering, developments in electrical submetering technology have resulted in… Read More

Many companies looking to lower their carbon emissions and energy expenditures are turning to heat pumps as a cost-effective alternative for water heating, heating and cooling a busy workplace. Heat pumps can provide efficient domestic hot water, heating, and air conditioning in residential properties, office buildings, clinics, hotels, and educational institutions. Heat pumps are extremely efficient… Read More

An important balance to negotiate in any building project, is ongoing performance versus initial cost. Will a particular design feature have a significant impact on building performance? Does the impact of that design feature justify the initial costs? What return on investment, or buyback period is expected for the building owners? These decisions are more… Read More

A new version of California’s Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Code is approved. While titled the 2022 code, it has an implementation date of January 1, 2023. All projects going for permit on, or after this date are required to comply with this new version of the code. While all energy codes are moving… Read More