TL;DR – Energy Efficiency Strategies for Existing Buildings Cloud-Based Monitoring: Real-time energy tracking through IoT and analytics helps detect inefficiencies, automate controls, and enable predictive maintenance for cost and energy savings. Clean Energy...
TL;DR – Virtual Metering for Large Facilities What It Is: Virtual metering uses existing data sources and algorithms to estimate energy use in unmetered areas—no need for physical meters everywhere. How It Works: It aggregates data from submeters, BAS, and utility...
Understanding Data Center Energy Challenges Data centers are the backbone of our digital world, supporting everything from cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) to financial transactions and streaming services. However, they come with a significant energy...
Today, sustainability, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance are paramount. Implementing a robust Building Energy Management System (BEMS) is not just an option but a necessity for large facilities. A well-structured BEMS can significantly reduce energy costs,...
TL;DR – Understanding NEC 220.87 and How NovaVue Simplifies Compliance What is NEC 220.87?A section of the National Electrical Code that allows using actual load data to calculate service or feeder loads in existing buildings, ensuring safe and compliant electrical...
TL;DR – Monitoring Generators and ATS for Reliable Backup Power Why It Matters: Generators and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) ensure uninterrupted power in critical sectors—monitoring them is essential for safety, compliance (NFPA 110), and performance. Key...
What Facility Managers Need to Know The energy management landscape is rapidly evolving as organizations seek to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and achieve sustainability goals. For facility managers, staying ahead of these trends is essential to maintaining...
In today’s energy landscape, carbon is the bottom line. Reducing Scope (indirect) 1 and Scope 2 (direct) carbon emissions associated with on-site utility consumption isn’t just a regulatory requirement or a corporate responsibility; it’s a mission that energy managers...
As energy management becomes increasingly important in large facilities, the need for efficient, reliable, and scalable infrastructure is at an all-time high. Many organizations rely on legacy electrical substations to distribute and manage their energy supply....
Understanding the correlation between Building Energy Use Intensity (EUI) and weather conditions is crucial for optimizing energy performance and achieving sustainability goals. This article delves into the concept of EUI, the role of enthalpy, and how factors like...
