and distribution facilities, whether conditioned or not, are prime candidates for the use of natural skylighting systems to reduce the amount of lighting required during the day. Additionally, manufacturing process and space conditioning systems sometimes can provide opportunities for integration leading to energy savings.
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perform many
important functions to control the built environment. The physics and
basic mechanics of pumps have not changed substantially in the last
century.
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In new construction projects,
significant energy savings can be achieved by incorporating
energy efficiency technologies in the project design. For facilities
being expanded or upgraded, ensuring the efficiency of the
refrigeration systems can lead to significant energy savings without
compromising productivity.
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Despite its widespread application,
however, up to two-thirds of the compressed air systems
in operation have either an obvious problem that affects production
or a hidden problem that drives compressed air production
costs higher.
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to slow down global warming before it’s too late,” said Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in September 2006, when he signed Assembly Bill 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. This landmark legislation, also known as the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop regulations and market mechanisms that will reduce California’s greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.
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can reach temperatures that are nearly 100°F above the ambient
temperature. A cool roof, by contrast, stays at or near the ambient
temperature due to the characteristics of its outer layer.
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that encourages customers to reduce or shift their electric power usages under certain conditions to help utilities to overcome temporary constraints in the electricity supply.
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to conserve energy and reduce
electricity peak demand. The Outdoor Lighting Standards regulate
lighting power, controls, and allowed lighting fixture types.
Illuminated signs are also covered by the Standards.
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a great deal of energy – as long as they are sized correctly, and as long as appropriate controls for electric lights are used in conjunction with skylights.
An undersized skylighting system cannot justify the cost of lighting controls and never attains the pleasing visual effect of a well-daylit space. Similarly, an oversized skylighting system allows too much solar heat into the space and lets too much heat escape on cold winter nights.
SkyCalc™ is a simple computer tool that helps building designers determine the optimum skylighting strategy that will achieve maximum lighting and HVAC energy savings for a building. This program is a Microsoft Excel™ spreadsheet application that runs on a personal computer.
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fluorescents outshine their high-intensity discharge competitors. They are often more efficient and feature lower lumen depreciation rates, better dimming options, instant start-up, and better color rendition.
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at Mission Foods’ new Production Facility in
Rancho Cucamonga have helped the company save more than $300,000 per
year in operating costs.
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largest manufacturers of drums, was concerned
about losing long-time employees when it moved to a new 199,000-square
foot plant 25 miles from its original location. Ensuring a pleasant
work environment in the new location was a high priority because
management realized that this would help retain employees.
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of boots and outdoor clothing, opened its
new distribution center in a 400,000-square foot warehouse near
Ontario, Calif. This warehouse came equipped with skylights, and
lighting controls were installed during tenant improvements.
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are appropriate for all building
types, but some are especially useful for particular buildings. This
Design Brief reminds designers and builders of opportunities they
should consider in each of their projects.
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early in a project can lead to design
solutions that, though they appear simple, significantly improve
building energy performance.
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are a collection of documents intended to
help architects and engineers use skylights to maximum advantage in
commercial and industrial buildings.
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