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Introduction to Commissioning

Introduction to Commissioning

Designers are the architecture and engineering professionals that decide how a building is to be constructed and how a proposed system will be integrated into the building. The contractors are the workers doing the actual physical construction: pouring concrete, wiring new system controls, installing new heat exchange components,

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Energy Terminology 101: The Basics of Energy Usage and Production

Energy Terminology 101: The Basics of Energy Usage and Production

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 making. Our experts at Veregy have set out to answer your questions and define common energy terminology.

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What is Zero Net Energy?

What is Zero Net Energy?

Ultimately, your organization needs to make decisions that benefit the financial bottom line, and Zero Net Energy can be a great way to mitigate future energy costs. Choosing to build for Zero Net Energy can seem more expensive up front, but depending on conditions like climate and available space for solar, Zero Net Energy can be done for little or no additional cost.

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Understanding Three Types of ASHRAE Audits and When You Need Them

Understanding Three Types of ASHRAE Audits and When You Need Them

The first level of ASHRAE energy audit is a simple audit, often called a preliminary or walkthrough audit. A Level 1 audit includes a basic on-site survey of your current energy usage and minimal interviews with key facility personnel. A simple audit also includes a review of past energy bills and other operational costs related to the overall energy usage.

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How to Get a Job in Energy Efficiency

How to Get a Job in Energy Efficiency

Following my graduation from the undergraduate mechanical engineering program at Carnegie Mellon, I was essentially told that the world was my oyster – carpe diem, go do things with your life now!

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