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Practical thinking on energy efficiency, comfort, code compliance, and the hidden costs of drafty windows — for building owners, facility managers, and anyone looking to do more with the building envelope they already have.

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Small Envelope Improvements, Big Winter ROI: How to Keep Energy Costs Down

Winter is here, and with it comes higher heating bills and increased stress on building systems. For building owners, facility managers, and administrators of schools or college campuses, controlling energy costs while maintaining occupant comfort is a top priority. While large-scale retrofits can be expensive and disruptive, small envelope improvements — like sealing gaps, insulating […]

How Energy Efficiency Helps Schools Save — and Teach Sustainability

With the new school year underway, schools across the country are thinking about budgets, comfort, and creating healthy learning environments for students. Improving energy efficiency is often overlooked when schools look to improve their teaching environments. Upgrading energy systems and addressing inefficiencies in schools not only reduces utility bills but also teaches students the importance […]

Windows of Opportunity: How to Lower Heating Costs Before Winter

As summer fades and cooler weather approaches, building owners and managers start bracing and begin searching for ways to effectively deal with rising heating costs. While HVAC systems often take the spotlight, there’s another crucial piece of the efficiency puzzle: windows. Poorly insulated windows are one of the biggest sources of heat loss in buildings. […]

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