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September 6, 2010
Energy Saving Equipment for Food Management

Going green, sustainability and energy savings are hot topics in dining operations as owners look to save money and cut utility costs without sacrificing service, quality and comfort.

In The Know, Energy efficiency, Energy conservation, End Use
Article
August 31, 2010
California City Utility Moves to Smart Metering

Glendale Water & Power in California is embarking on its largest utility project to date by replacing all of its meters with new technology.

In The Know, Advanced Metering, Communications systems, Smart Grid
Article
August 24, 2010
Evaluating Alternative Fuel Effectiveness in Waste Collection Fleets

Refuse fleets testing alternative fuels say it's still too early to tell what the ultimate advantages or disadvantages of their use may be.

In The Know, Electric/Hybrid vehicles, Environmental Impact, Transportation
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August 16, 2010
10 Tips for Saving Money, Energy & the Earth

Restaurant owners should periodically review if they are investing their energy resources wisely. An article in Restaurant Hospitality offers 10 tips for maintaining an energy-efficient operation.

In The Know, Energy efficiency, HVAC, End Use
Article
August 9, 2010
Developing a Power Quality Maintenance Program

Power quality engineer from Manitoba Hydro describes how he helped a major industrial costumer develop a power quality program to improve system reliability.

In The Know, Power Quality, Electric Distribution, Energy Delivery, End Use
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August 3, 2010
Green Building Programs Help Divert Waste from Landfills

Construction and demolition debris can make up to 20 to 30 percent of waste in landfills, which can affect how quickly landfills reach capacity. Green building programs can help increase that "waste diversion."

In The Know, LEED, Green buildings, End Use
Article
July 26, 2010
Protecting Your Smart Grid

Smart grid presents an opportunity to improve reliability and security but also requires constant vigilance and proactive steps to address new risks to automated metering.

In The Know, Advanced Metering, Distribution Automation, Energy Delivery, Smart Grid
Article
July 15, 2010
Delivering Energy Savings in Schools with Small Steps

Schools can find new ways to reduce energy and carry out greener energy policies by taking small steps, despite budget constraints.

In The Know, HVAC, End Use
Article
July 6, 2010
Effective Daylight Design in Schools

Too much daylighting can cause an undesirable glare or too much heat, so designers must take care when selecting and placing windows in classrooms, according to an American School & University article.

In The Know, LEED, Lighting, Green buildings, End Use
Article
June 29, 2010
LEDs' Dirty Little Secrets

Although LEDs claim many advantages over traditional lamps such as durability and longevity, there are several pros and cons to consider when it comes to working with LEDs.

In The Know, Lighting, End Use