Tag: power grid

Study: Geothermal Heat Pumps Represent Major Opportunity for U.S. Building Decarbonization

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 29, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Jan 29, 2024

A new analysis from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that, coupled with building envelope improvements, installing geothermal heat pumps in around 70% of U.S. buildings could save as much as 593 terawatt-hours of electricity generation annually and avoid seven gigatons of carbon-equivalent emissions by 2050. “To put that in context, 593 terawatt-hours is about 15% […]

ASHRAE Offers Guide on Grid-Interactive Buildings and Decarbonization

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 3, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 3, 2023

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has released a new guide focusing on the critical role of grid interactivity in the decarbonization process. The Grid-Interactive Buildings for Decarbonization: Design and Operation Resource Guide is the second in a series of guides developed by the ASHRAE Task Force For Building Decarbonization (TFBD) and provides information on […]

Energy Efficiency ‘More Critical Than Ever’ as Power Grid Decarbonizes

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 21, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Jun 21, 2023

As power generation shifts to clean energy, using electricity more efficiently will be critical for reducing costs, averting blackouts, and cutting pollution, according to a new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The group evaluated five U.S. grid regions (California, Texas, the Pacific Northwest, the Southeast, and the Midwest) and found that […]

The Surprising Connection Between Cholesterol and Electricity—and What It Means for Facilities

By Boaz Ur, Nostromo Energy Apr 20, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Apr 20, 2023

For many people, the term “cholesterol” is associated with serious health issues such as heart problems, clogging of the arteries, and stroke. But doctors will tell you that not all cholesterol is created equal. HDL, high-density lipoprotein, is considered by doctors today to be “good” cholesterol, while LDL, low-density lipoprotein, is “bad.” It took doctors […]

Six Ways Facilities Managers Can Save Energy During Heat Waves

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jul 27, 2022 Building Controls

Updated: Jul 27, 2022

During heat waves, many homes, offices, and other buildings typically blast their air conditioning in order to stay cool. However, this increased energy demand can put added stress on the power grid and lead to brownouts or blackouts. In order to help provide relief to the grid (and save money), facilities managers should take steps […]