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An Introduction to COMcheck & REScheck

January 29, 2020January 10, 2022

The Department of Energy developed COMcheck and REScheck to improve consistency in code compliance. These free, easy-to-use tools help verify […]

Blog, Energy Code energy code
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Energy efficiency workforce: What’s in a name?

February 14, 2020January 10, 2022

At SEDAC, we are committed to reducing the energy footprint of the State of Illinois by helping to grow the […]

Blog, Research, Workforce careers, energy efficiency
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Energy efficiency workforce: Raising awareness

March 10, 2020January 10, 2022

The energy efficiency sector has a high demand for workers–especially in the HVAC technician and construction industries–yet few young people […]

Blog, Research, Uncategorized, Workforce careers

Cleaning Condensing Units

March 11, 2020January 10, 2022

What is a condensing unit? In a split air conditioning system, refrigerant passes through two separate units: a compressor and […]

Blog, Tech Notes operations and maintenance
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Duct Leakage Testing

March 20, 2020January 10, 2022

Duct leakage testing helps to make sure that ducts are properly sealed to create an energy efficient, comfortable, and healthy […]

Blog, Energy Code energy code
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Saving energy during the shutdown

April 8, 2020January 10, 2022

During this pandemic, many facilities are vacant or almost vacant.  By turning down or shutting off systems, building operators can […]

Blog, COVID-19, Energy Efficiency COVID-19, operations and maintenance
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Virtual Energy Assessments

April 10, 2020January 10, 2022

SEDAC is committed to continuing to help our customers save energy and money, even when social distancing requirements make it […]

Blog, COVID-19, Energy Efficiency energy assessment
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Collecting Green Business Metrics

June 17, 2020January 10, 2022

In October 2019, SEDAC received a grant from the U.S. EPA National Environmental Information Exchange Network with the California Green […]

Blog, Research emissions, net zero
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Village of Annawan Wastewater Treatment Plant

May 5, 2020January 10, 2022

Most energy assessments identify energy efficiency measures to save facilities between 10% and 30% on annual energy costs. Sometimes the […]

Blog, Case study, Wastewater energy assessment, wastewater treatment

COVID-19 and HVAC

May 5, 2020January 10, 2022

Are you wondering if COVID-19 can be transmitted through HVAC systems?  Afraid to go back to work thinking that you […]

Blog, COVID-19, Tech Notes air quality, COVID-19

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