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Keeping indoor humidity levels at a “sweet spot” may reduce spread of Covid-19

Dec 26, 2022 - A new study by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) researchers finds that indoor relative humidity impacts transmission of the Covid-19 virus. The study reports that an indoor relative humidity in the "sweet spot" from 40 to 60 percent is associated with fewer Covid-19 infections.
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Building Retrofits Essential To Battle Energy Costs, Energy Crisis

Dec 19, 2022 - Overshadowing sustainability and decarbonization goals, worries of a worsening energy crisis are driving businesses to find more efficiencies through retrofits.
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Here's how we can heat, ventilate and cool buildings more efficiently

Dec 12, 2022 - In the balancing act between outcomes and costs, new technologies that give us more information and control over our indoor air help us consume less energy while protecting health and productivity.
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Signs Your Boiler Wants Attention

Dec 5, 2022 - Avoiding emergency breakdowns this season starts with attention to your facility assets. If your boiler shows any signs in the infographic below, follow up with a professional - or your boiler's next sign may be too big to ignore.
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Winter Cost Avoidance Checklist

Nov 28, 2022 - Is your HVAC ready for winter? If you don't have a plan in place to prevent surprise costs and downtime this winter – especially while supply chain issues drag on – it's not too late to assess and prepare for improved reliability.
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How Clean Is The Indoor Air At Your Workplace?

Nov 21, 2022 - How clean do employees believe workplace air is? Only 36% said "very clean" in a 2022 survey, while 91% of survey respondents agreed that clean indoor air helps their work performance, a feeling backed up by research on cognition and productivity.
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HFC Phasedown Highlights Need to Beware of Illegal Refrigerants

Nov 14, 2022 - The transition from HFC to HFO refrigerants is already underway. As businesses replace and retrofit equipment on a timetable that works for them, the economic pressures on remaining legal supplies of HFCs unfortunately make trade in illegal refrigerants more profitable for unethical actors – and more dangerous for businesses.
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Commercial Buildings Can Lead the Way to An All-Electric Future

Nov 7, 2022 - Why are leading commercial buildings planning to change how they heat? More research is making the case for commercial building electrification, as improving technology provides significant annual energy savings even in cities with cold winters. Higher gas costs, decarbonization goals, and growing cost-efficiency have made replacements for fossil-fuel burning equipment an obvious choice.
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NBI Releases Decarbonization Code For Existing Buildings

Oct 24, 2022 - The New Buildings Institute (NBI) has just released a new way for jurisdictions to reduce carbon emissions and meet climate action plan goals. The need to address energy efficiency in existing building stock is immense. By requiring facilities to be more energy efficient, cities could cut about 30% of all urban emissions by 2050.
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Inflation Reduction Act Expands Energy Efficiency Tax Deductions

Oct 17, 2022 - Did you know the newly signed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) expands energy efficient tax deductions? The hugely popular 179D tax deductions recently got a makeover under the new law and has a potential for huge financial benefits for facility managers. Here's how to take advantage of the new law.
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Office Energy Checklist

Oct 10, 2022 - Do you know how your facility may be wasting energy? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average building wastes 30% of the energy it consumes due to inefficiencies. Check out these easy ways to save energy around your office!
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Indoor Air Fast Facts

Oct 3, 2022 - In addition to Energy Awareness Month, October is also National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month. While pandemic worries have receded, the health and productivity outcomes from our indoor air will always be with us. Businesses can turn to expert care to protect their efficiency and indoor air quality.
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HVAC Maintenance for the Fall

Sep 26, 2022 - Fall is an opportune time to ensure your company's heating systems are ready to perform at their top efficiency during the cold winter months ahead. Below are five ways to help your company cut costs from energy loss and undue heating expenses.
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How Relative Humidity and Filtration Innovation Produce Good IAQ

Sep 19, 2022 - Did you know innovations in the HVAC industry are helping buildings maintain optimal comfort and safety levels for building occupants? Learn how relative humidity and filtration innovation can produce good indoor air quality.
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Why The Refrigerant Matters—For Green HVAC And Much More

Sep 12, 2022 - Today, the role refrigerants play in a company's sustainability goals, as well as strategies to reduce energy costs, have elevated the need for facility and business managers to discuss refrigerants. Learn the importance of refrigerants and how they can be used to create a cleaner, safer and more efficient future.
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How To Use HVAC Solutions To Improve Your School’s IEQ

Sep 5, 2022 - As a new school year has begun, facility managers should consider how to enhance a building's indoor environmental quality. Learn how to use HVAC solutions to help both students and faculty succeed inside the classroom and throughout the building.
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Improving IAQ Does Not Have to Break the Bank

Aug 29, 2022 - Did you know that 25 percent of America's public schools report unsatisfactory ventilation, which is mostly attributed to limited budgets? Discover ways to implement low or no-cost measures to your facilities' HVAC systems and reach out to our experts for help.
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Ventilation in Schools

Aug 22, 2022 - Ventilation is one component of maintaining healthy environments. Along with other preventive actions, ventilation can reduce the likelihood of spreading disease. Below are ways to improve ventilation in educational settings this upcoming school year
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Improve School Environments with HVAC Solutions and Upgrades

Aug 15, 2022 - K-12 schools play a vital role in our society. Due to their importance, the environment within school facilities should be a top priority for key decision-makers. Learn why developing a strategy to ensure positive indoor environmental quality is key to creating an environment that is satisfying for students and faculty alike.
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What Does a Successful Maintenance Program Look Like?

Aug 8, 2022 - Not every maintenance program out there delivers cost savings. Learn why taking a closer look at the cost-effectiveness of your maintenance program could help you avoid one of the biggest conflicts of interest faced by HVAC service providers.
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