10 Tips for Saving Water

Tommy Linstroth, head of Sustainable Initiatives with Melaver, Inc. gives tips for saving water in commercial buildings. See the GreenerBuildings article Water Savings 101

Inspection, Maintenance Requirements Outlined in New ASHRAE/ACCA Standard

ASHRAE and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) have developed a new standard to preserve a system’s ability to achieve acceptable thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality. ANSI/ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 180-2008 , Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building HVAC Systems, is the first standard to address inspection and maintenance of HVAC systems. Robert Baker, chair of the committee that wrote the standard, noted that inconsistencies exist within the building industry when it comes to inspection and maintenance of HVAC systems. See ASHRAE's press release.

The Benefits of Daycleaning

Steve Spencer, a facilities specialists at State Farm in Bloomington, IL, claims daycleaning can save up to 10% savings in cleaning costs and eigth to 10% lighting energy. Listen at CleanLink