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23 Aug California Could Benefit from the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Extension Facing Forecasted Peak Generation Shortfalls

Posted at 08:35h in Battery Storage, Energy Efficiency Industry, Energy Policy, Home Energy Efficient Living, Renewables by Kris Johnson 0 Comments

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(Title Image Source: CA ISO) Time could be running out for American businesses and homeowners to receive the full amount of the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for installing solar (photovoltaic or PV) systems, and it couldn’t be worse timing for California. Beginning January 1, 2020, the...

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16 Aug Why is energy savings contribution instead of attribution important for NMEC programs?

Posted at 08:19h in Energy Efficiency Industry, Energy Policy by Jim Kelsey 0 Comments

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While California has often been at the top of the nation’s leaders in energy efficiency, its recently stalled in its progress to regain the number one status. I believe that, until we solve our current issues with energy savings attribution for energy efficiency programs following...

kw engineering Functional Testing Can Be a Waste of Money Without Design Review – Case Study

09 Aug Functional Testing Can Be a Waste of Money Without Design Review – Case Study

Posted at 08:22h in Commissioning by kW Engineering 0 Comments

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We received a call from a client seeking “commissioning.” Their project was already in construction, and they thought commissioning meant “functional testing.” We explained why functional testing without design review is a waste of money. During testing, we might be able to find issues, but by...

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02 Aug Tips to Minimize Your Electricity Bill With Time-Of-Use (TOU) Rates

Posted at 08:25h in Energy Management, Energy Policy, Home Energy Efficient Living by Tsosie Reyhner 0 Comments

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Time-of-use (TOU) rates are available to all large California utility residential customers. Knowing how these rates work and how to maximize their Super Off-Peak usage rates is key to minimizing electricity bills. Here are some tips to navigate a TOU schedule. What is the difference in...

What Are the Benefits And Disadvantages Of Indirect – Direct Evaporative Cooling Systems

26 Jul What Are the Benefits And Disadvantages Of Indirect – Direct Evaporative Cooling (IDEC) Systems?

Posted at 08:05h in Energy Audits, Energy Management, HVAC by Rama Vetrivel 0 Comments

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Improvements to cooling systems are one of the most effective ways to increase your bottom line and meet sustainability goals, especially if your building requires a lot of cooling. Schools, data centers, offices, clinics, warehouse/distribution centers and others can make great candidates for capturing the...

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19 Jul Improving Fan System Energy Efficiency, Acoustic Comfort, and Building Value with New Construction Commissioning

Posted at 08:09h in Commissioning, HVAC by Ryan Swanson 0 Comments

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We often speak of new construction commissioning as a quality assurance process for new buildings, beginning from conception and design and continuing through construction and into initial occupancy. Some see it merely as a necessity for obtaining LEED points and complying with energy code. Others...

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12 Jul The Pros and Cons of Power Over Ethernet Lighting with DC Microgrids

Posted at 08:13h in Lighting by James Donson 0 Comments

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A client recently asked my opinion on power over ethernet (POE) and DC microgrids for their next building upgrade project. They received a hard sales pitch on POE lighting and controls and wanted some rational counterpoints. Here’s my two cents, after talking to a folks...

05 Jul Why Not Commissioning Your Building’s Next Project Hurts Your Bottom Line

Posted at 08:20h in Building Controls, Commissioning, HVAC, Lighting by David Gilliland 0 Comments

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As an energy efficiency consultant, my primary job is to recommend energy projects to my clients. More often than not, they base their decision to implement the project on its cost-effectiveness. For energy retrofit projects, establishing payback is fairly easy – the project costs $X,...

28 Jun What Does a VAV Box k-factor Mean for Efficient Building Operation?

Posted at 08:16h in Commissioning, HVAC, Retro-Commissioning by kW Engineering 0 Comments

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In heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, airflow reported at the variable air volume (VAV) box is actually a measure of total pressure. It gets converted into an airflow by a multiplier that is generated during testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB). This multiplier is...

21 Jun LED Ceiling Fixture Review – Costco Koda

Posted at 08:03h in Energy Management, Home Energy Efficient Living, Lighting by kW Engineering 0 Comments

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We don’t usually do consumer product reviews here at kW. But I have to admit that, I love my new Costco/Koda LED ceiling fixture so much I’m making an exception. Why? Because it is the perfect hallway lighting fixture for my home, and so far,...

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23 Aug California Could Benefit from the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Extension Facing Forecasted Peak Generation Shortfalls

16 Aug Why is energy savings contribution instead of attribution important for NMEC programs?

09 Aug Functional Testing Can Be a Waste of Money Without Design Review – Case Study

02 Aug Tips to Minimize Your Electricity Bill With Time-Of-Use (TOU) Rates

26 Jul What Are the Benefits And Disadvantages Of Indirect – Direct Evaporative Cooling (IDEC) Systems?

19 Jul Improving Fan System Energy Efficiency, Acoustic Comfort, and Building Value with New Construction Commissioning

12 Jul The Pros and Cons of Power Over Ethernet Lighting with DC Microgrids

05 Jul Why Not Commissioning Your Building’s Next Project Hurts Your Bottom Line

28 Jun What Does a VAV Box k-factor Mean for Efficient Building Operation?

21 Jun LED Ceiling Fixture Review – Costco Koda

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