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• Why Energy Efficient Products are a Critical Piece of the Net-Zero Puzzle

  What is a net-zero building? Basically it is a building that creates as much renewable energy as compared to the Delivered Energy it uses. By this I mean the amount of electricity and natural gas that is provided by local utilities or the Delivered Energy that is tracked by some type of meter and that you don't physically create yourself. This Delivered Energy is compared to the renewable energy that you do create onsite (solar, wind, hydro, etc.) and the net difference is equal to or less than zero. Depending on where you are located throughout the U.S. this can be difficult to achieve. Northern states that require more Delivered Energy to heat their buildings in the winter months may find it difficult to achieve net-zero. The amount of sunny days and their physical structures may not provide the environment to have enough solar panels and sun to generate the needed renewable energy to offset the Delivered Energy. And don't forget...those locations that have second and third shifts are going to be consuming delivered energy without the ability to generate ...

• The Advantages of HTHV Heating for Industrial Facilities

  Industrial Heating with High Temperature Heating & Ventilating (HTHV) To heat an industrial facility, it is critical that the system is designed with worker safety and lowered operational costs and energy consumption top of mind.   HTHV is a technology classification created by the Department of Energy (DOE), producing a heating system capable of a discharge temperature greater than or equal to 150°F and a temperature rise greater than or equal to 140°F. HTHV heating systems are capable of effectively heating and ventilating both large commercial and industrial spaces, reducing energy consumption and increasing energy savings by 20-70% depending on the building, location, application, and installation. Most importantly, by using 100% outside air and direct-fired technologies, HTHV products provide a ventilation process that delivers superior indoor air quality for employees/building occupants. Direct-fired 100% outside air technologies Temperature stratification is a major issue in all high-bay industrial applications in the wintertime and must be addressed through the proper selection of destratification technologies. A study published by the Department of Energy titled Field Study of High Efficiency Gas Heaters looked at the energy savings accomplished with HTHV ...

• Know the Difference Between HTHV and 80/20 Technologies - It Makes a Difference To Your IAQ!

  For years High Temperature Heating and Ventilation (HTHV), a direct-fired 100% outside air technology, and 80/20 direct-fired units have been heating solutions used for new construction and retrofit projects throughout the US with little attention to the differences in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) from both products. However, when it comes to IAQ there are significant differences between these two technologies – HTHV being the clear winner. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance1. Among the frequently asked questions on the OSHA website is one concerning IAQ: What is considered good IAQ? The qualities of good IAQ should include comfortable temperature and humidity, adequate supply of fresh outdoor air, and control of pollutants from inside and outside of the building2. It is these pollutants, and the amount of the pollutants in parts per million (PPM), that differentiate 100% outside air HTHV technologies apart from 80/20 units. Both OSHA and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) set ...

• STEP ON THE GAS! Accelerate Your Distribution Center Energy Efficient Retrofits By Picking Great Partners

  I was recently visiting with a large major multi-national, multi-site corporation and discussing their progress in capturing energy reduction results across their enterprise’s more than 80 distribution centers. They shared with me the significant progress that they have made across their organization in lighting initiatives to drastically reduce their operating expenses utilizing best in class distribution center lighting technologies. They likewise had made progress inside their facilities in material handling equipment, shelving layouts, work flow designs and time saving technologies to expedite the touches inside the distribution center. As our conversation turned to HVAC system improvements, there was a noticeable pause. “Office HVAC system improvements and specifically cooling energy improvements inside the office have been a major focus area for years,” they shared. The industry in total has made progress there, working on upgrades from low efficiency, older equipment to higher efficiency systems for offices. Big commercial HVAC manufacturers have continued to improve systems. “What about HVAC improvements in the distribution center?,” I asked. “Do you have a plan to address heating and ventilation opportunities in the DC?,” I inquired. ...

• Grow Your Retrofit Business With Cambridge HTHV Technology

  When it comes to providing retrofit heating solutions for older, outdated and inefficient heating products you should look no farther than Cambridge Engineering's High Temperature Heating and Ventilation (HTHV) products. Our products are an exceptional heating solution for warehouse, distribution and manufacturing facilities that are in need of a solution to provide better indoor comfort, reduce energy consumption and provide need ventilation during occupied hours even on the coldest of days. To learn more about HTHV technology can be used in retrofit opportunities watch this short video:  Stay tuned for more videos from Cambridge on how to use our products in retrofit opportunities. For more information visit us at www.cambridge-eng.com and fill out the contact us form.

• The PACE program is a great way to pay for energy efficient HVAC upgrades.

  Saving energy is not only good for the environment, but is good for a business. A couple of years ago I was introduced to the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program here in MO. I believe the financial benefits of the PACE program, especially from a financing perspective, are not well known among Controllers and CFO’s. Basically, the program provides a unique financing program for clean energy retrofits, allowing the upgrades to be financed through property taxes. In the case of our project several years ago, a $600,000 retrofit for lighting, roofing and HVAC upgrades, the advantages were:• Ease of qualification. Working with a consulting firm that specializes in PACE financing, the process was fast and simple. 100% financing. We were able to finance the entire amount of our project. Stand-alone financing. The PACE financing had no impact on our already existing term debt, availability of our working capital line-of-credit, or our borrowing covenants with our lender. Repayment. The loan is re-payed through a property tax assessment, allowing us to extend the loan time frame (10 years) over the normal 5 ...