by The Veregy Team | Aug 13, 2019 | Energy Efficiency, Industrial, Manufacturing, Thought Leadership
Due to its versatility, compressed air is used in virtually every industry and is often considered the fourth utility alongside natural gas, electricity, and water due to its importance in many industrial processes. In fact, according to the 2014 Compressed Air Market...
by The Veregy Team | Aug 9, 2019 | Commissioning, Thought Leadership
Optimizing energy efficiency in an older building can present many opportunities and challenges. Depending on when the facility was constructed, you could be dealing with aging HVAC systems, outdated controls hardware, inefficient controls sequences of operation, and...
by The Veregy Team | Aug 6, 2019 | Commissioning, Digital Services, Thought Leadership
If you have decided to invest in energy efficiency for a new or existing building or facility, you may know about the importance of commissioning. Check out our article on commissioning to learn more. Having plenty of information on the functioning of your facility’s...
by The Veregy Team | Jul 30, 2019 | Commissioning, Industrial, Manufacturing, Thought Leadership
Regardless of industry, buildings and equipment wear out over time. It’s just part of the business. But what if instead of replacing these assets, there was a way to not only extend their life but to optimize them with other building systems to generate energy savings...
by The Veregy Team | Jul 24, 2019 | Commissioning, Industrial, Manufacturing, Thought Leadership
What is Commissioning? If you are exploring the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED certification, net-zero energy, solar energy generation, or other sustainable building options for an existing building or a new project, you may have heard about commissioning....
by The Veregy Team | Jul 18, 2019 | Digital Services, Industrial, Manufacturing, Thought Leadership
Have you ever woken in the middle of the night in a cold sweat wondering if your plant is using more energy than it should, putting you at a disadvantage as compared to your competition? Even if your energy monitoring or energy management system is in place you may...
by The Veregy Team | Jun 6, 2019 | Commissioning, Distributed Energy, Energy Efficiency, Thought Leadership
If you’re new to the world of energy production and usage, some of the scientific and engineering terminologies can feel a little intimidating. Knowing the basics will help you navigate opportunities for improving your energy efficiency, and guide your decision...
by The Veregy Team | May 23, 2019 | Distributed Energy, Thought Leadership
What is Energy Security? A prudent approach to managing any business encompasses strategies for controlling energy costs and ensuring energy demands can be met. When both long and short-term cost and risk are included in your strategy, you are beginning to talk about...
by The Veregy Team | May 3, 2019 | Energy Efficiency, Industrial, Manufacturing, Thought Leadership
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory recently concluded a study showing that the average cost of saving a kilowatt-hour of electricity was $.025. So, whether an industrial plant is paying $.05, $.10, or $.25/kWh, it makes a lot of sense to pursue energy efficiency...
by The Veregy Team | May 1, 2019 | Distributed Energy, Thought Leadership
If you’re thinking about building or upgrading a property and integrating solar power, your project may be a good candidate for Zero Net Energy (ZNE). The key difference between simply integrating renewable energy devices into your building and constructing a ZNE...