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GSA to invest $80 million on smart building technologies at federal properties

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will invest $80 million from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into smart building technologies within 560 federal buildings. GSA intends to enhance operations through granular controls, expand available reporting with more advanced metering sources, and optimize the operator experience.


Industrial Facilities

8 ways to cool a factory

Whichever way you look at it—from a workplace wellness point of view or from a competing for talent angle—there are good reasons to explore options for climate control in the factory workplace.



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HVAC | Oct 31, 2016

The Chicago Motor Club building gets a new LG HVAC system

It was imperative that the renovated building maintain its original appearance as a tribute to car culture – a vital facet of historic Chicagoan life. 

HVAC | Mar 18, 2016

ASHRAE funds efficiency projects including aerial vehicle for energy audits

Undergraduates at 24 universities awarded grants.

 

Building Materials | Jan 25, 2016

Johnson Controls to merge with Tyco International

The $20 billion deal is the latest corporate inversion maneuver.

HVAC | Dec 29, 2015

Energy Dept. announces historic new commercial air conditioner and furnace standards

Businesses will save $167 billion over life of products.

 

Green | Nov 20, 2015

A century-old furniture factory gets a living wall biofilter for better air

During renovations, the team integrated the biofilter into the new HVAC system to provide clean air directly to the offices

HVAC | Nov 12, 2015

LG Electronics opens expanded headquarters for thriving U.S. air conditioning systems business

Cutting-edge facility aims to connect and educate contractors, engineers and industry leaders, boost local economy

HVAC | Sep 25, 2015

Does over-designing HVAC systems make for inefficient, uncomfortable spaces?

Reliance on outdated standards at odds with sustainability

Jul 21, 2015

Building Science: Maintaining a CHP Unit

Is a CHP unit right for you? In this episode we shed light on the unit’s footprint, maintenance,…
Jul 21, 2015

Building Science: The Power of Propane

Propane can be used to heat water, cook, heat a home, and now it can provide power. We talk with…
Jul 21, 2015

Building Science: What is a CHP?

We visit Yanmar’s facility in Adairsville, Ga., to learn how Combined Heat and Power units CHP), a…
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