Energy Code Benefits for Communities
How do energy codes benefit communities? Energy codes lower utility costs, increase resilience to climate events, reduce pollution, place less […]
New Construction Building Envelope
A high performance envelope (exterior shell) is only achievable in a cost-effective way during the original design and construction process. The […]
Blower Door Testing
Energy code requirements have been a large driver for the increase in blower door testing. Blower door testing became a […]
Thermal Comfort
Why should designers and building professionals make the extra effort to comply with the Illinois Energy Conservation Code? Following the […]
Opinion: Energy Efficiency is More Important Than Ever
By Patrick Sullivan, SEDAC Program Manager Working to become more energy efficient always makes sense – now more than ever. […]
Why the Cannabis Industry Needs Energy Efficiency
Recreational and medical cannabis programs are spreading rapidly throughout the U.S. There are 33 states that allow medical cannabis and […]
The Emerging Hydrogen Economy and the Quest for Faster Horses
By Dr. Tim Lindsey From Faster Horses to Model Ts: Shortcomings of Today’s Energy System Legend has it that when […]
Domestic Hot Water Recirculation
Can Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems Conserve Energy? The US Department of Energy estimates that more than 400 billion gallons […]
Increased Ventilation
Overview: Increasing the amount of outdoor air and cleaned filtered air introduced to educational spaces is one of the key […]
John A. Logan College Pool Cover Case Study
John A. Logan College (JALC) has a history of implementing energy efficiency improvements to reduce energy costs and to demonstrate […]