Pools
Swimming pools and spas have become standard features in many facilities, but they can be large energy users. Thankfully there […]
Thermal Comfort
Why should designers and building professionals make the extra effort to comply with the Illinois Energy Conservation Code? Following the […]
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 […]
Domestic Hot Water Recirculation
Can Domestic Hot Water Recirculation Systems Conserve Energy? The US Department of Energy estimates that more than 400 billion gallons […]
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 […]
Libraries
This Smart Tip highlights SEDAC’s most commonly recommended energy cost reduction measures for libraries. Libraries model sustainability by providing shared […]
New Construction HVAC
It is never too early in the design process to start thinking about heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC). In fact, […]
Planning for Energy Efficiency
Any organization—small business, local township, international corporation, large state—reaps benefits from planning for energy efficiency. Thinking strategically about energy use […]
Niles Family Fitness Center
The Village of Niles was interested in reducing energy bills to lower yearly operational costs at their Family Fitness Center. […]
Energy dashboards
Do energy information dashboards reduce energy consumption and change occupant behaviors and attitudes? To find out, we implemented energy dashboards […]