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The 10 Questions to Ask When You Hear the Word “Microgrid”
The word “microgrid” can mean many things to different people. The next time you hear about a microgrid, consider asking about the ownership, how it interacts with the larger grid, its size, its purpose and timeline, its infrastructure, and its “smartness.”
Excessive AC is a Hot Topic in the U.S.
A recent New York Times article, “Enduring Summer’s Deep Freeze,” described a scenario we’re unfortunately all to familiar with in the summer: over-air-conditioned buildings.
Saving Energy and Priceless Documents at the National Archives and Records Administration
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), in collaboration with Honeywell Energy Services Group, achieved 27 percent energy savings across a portfolio of 12 presidential libraries in 2015.
Fossil-Fuel Divestment: Where Should the Money Flow?
Divestment can be part of a comprehensive transition to a cleaner energy economy. But if billions of dollars are divested from fossil-fuel companies, where should the money flow to make the biggest impact?
How the U.S. Navy Plans to Save $6 Million Per Year at One Air Station
The Naval Air Station Oceana deep energy retrofit is a four-phase endeavor that is unprecedented in both size and scope. The project is projected to reduce energy use by over 40 percent across more than 100 retrofitted buildings, saving the naval base over $6 million in annual energy costs.