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Managing Air Quality Amidst Climate Change

May 22, 2023 - Did you know in 2020 alone, about 68 million tons of air pollution were emitted into the atmosphere in the United States? These statistics underscore just how vital it is that a building is equipped with the air filtration system necessary to mitigate the effects of outdoor air pollution.
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Rethinking Model Energy Codes for Net Zero Carbon Buildings

May 15, 2023 - Updating building energy codes is a key policy tool for energy efficiency, but achieving ambitious climate goals will require codes to focus on greenhouse gas emissions, not energy usage alone. With $670 million in upcoming federal funding for implementing zero-energy codes, financial support will soon be available to states and localities.
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How the Inflation Reduction Act is Accelerating Energy Projects

May 8, 2023 - Did you know updates to the Section 179D tax deductions and the Investment Tax Credit can bring big savings for facility managers? Is your company taking advantage of these energy tax incentives?
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Top 3 Cooling Tower Water Treatment Problems

Facility Managers Can Help Achieve Sustainability Goals

Apr 24, 2023 - Facility managers play an important role in achieving building performance standards and sustainability goals. Facility managers can reduce the negative effects that existing buildings have on the environment and improve employee well-being. As a facility manager, what are you doing this Earth Day to achieve such goals?
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How Are Facilities’ Energy Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality Connected?

Apr 17, 2023 - Is there a correlation between indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy efficiency for commercial facilities? Is there any truth to assertions that energy efficiency measures can negatively impact the quality of air indoors? Can the two be mutually beneficial? Learn how IAQ and energy efficiency can indeed co-exist to benefit health and the environment.
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Pandemic Bills Provide K-12 Schools with HVAC Upgrade Opportunities

Apr 10, 2023 - Now is the time for school districts to make a lasting impact on education and the educational environment. Did you know that programs such as the Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund (ESSER) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) can help school districts with HVAC upgrades to improve air quality in their buildings? This can lead to long-lasting, positive impacts on students and faculty, while saving operational and energy costs over the long-term.
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Keeping Chillers Working Effectively and Efficiently

Apr 3, 2023 - To keep your chiller system working, routine chiller maintenance is the best way to safeguard against costly repairs. Preventive chiller maintenance can reduce energy costs, extend the equipment lifespan, reduce power loads, and save money on unnecessary labor and parts. Below are a few tips to keep your chiller up to par.
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Choosing The Right HVAC Contractors

Mar 27, 2023 - How do you choose an HVAC Contractor? From must-haves to value-adds, find out how businesses can best evaluate solution partners and keep their HVAC assets in the win column.
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How Boilers are Affecting Facilities Managers

Mar 20, 2023 - What too-easily-ignored idea impacts facility cost trends up and down the budget? This short interview connects the dots.
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Who Has Time?

Mar 13, 2023 - With so many things demanding our attention, who has a moment to spare for their HVAC? Reach out to a facilities partner that can dedicate their teams – and their technology – to helping you keep your facility assets healthy.
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Women's History Month - Alice Hamilton, M.D.

Mar 6, 2023 - To mark Women's History Month, we're remembering Alice Hamilton, M.D., a leader who pioneered research in industrial medicine. Her work, including the study of carbon monoxide poisoning in steelworkers, and the scientific integrity she brought to understanding the social consequences of occupational disease, led to sweeping reforms that improved the health of workers.
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School Setting Standard for Better IAQ

Feb 27, 2023 - According to Eneref Institute, this NYC school used increased airflow to keep filtering out pathogens even when temperature control was unnecessary, and they found the HVAC system filtered more air faster than portable purifiers.
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National Indoor Air Quality Standard?: Heightened Relevance of the Roles of Technology and Law in Indoor Air Quality as an Illness Prevention Strategy

Feb 20, 2023 - Did you know that up to 90% of U.S. schools do not meet minimum ASHRAE ventilation standards? Many facilities don't test their indoor air quality or monitor ventilation system performance. OSHA mandates no indoor pollutant exposure limits for employees now, but a growing body of research on human health and productivity suggest the need for indoor air quality standards.
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Want To Make Facilities Safe For Employees’ Return To The Office? Improve IAQ.

Feb 13, 2023 - Businesses wrestling with hybrid work models, moving back to full-time, in-person work, or labor market issues should make healthy indoor air quality (IAQ) a part of their plan to engage employees and boost productivity.
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Filtering out the cold and wet

Feb 6, 2023 - All the fluctuating cold and wet this winter can put more particulates into your indoor air, asking your filters to do more work to achieve your air quality targets. Make sure filters get the attention they need when weather events add more stress!
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The Cost Of NOT Investing In IoT

Jan 30, 2023 - How long can facilities ignore the benefits of improved data and control for their HVAC? Facility managers need to prioritize indoor air health, comfort, and energy savings. Ignoring tools that help is becoming more and more costly.
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ASHRAE Commits to Developing an IAQ Pathogen Mitigation Standard

Jan 23, 2023 - Did you know ASHRAE committed to develop an IAQ Pathogen Mitigation Standard in 2023? ASHRAE guidance on ventilation was noted by the CDC during the COVID-19 pandemic. Going forward, measurable indoor air quality may become a clearer compliance issue for facilities.
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Simple Steps to Improve IAQ in Schools

Jan 16, 2023 - This first-of-its-kind standard for healthy indoor air quality (IAQ) from Healthy Green Schools & Colleges includes HVAC maintenance and IAQ monitoring. The certification is designed to help facilities realistically implement and sustain improvements.
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Will Your HVAC System Survive Winter or Thrive?

Jan 9, 2023 - This winter's swinging temperatures are already testing systems. Are your facility asset plans focused only on avoiding downtime, or delivering more?
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