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Preparing for Winter

It seems like Fall just started, but it is already time for winter. Many have already experienced the first bit of snow and already have the heat on. It is important to make sure that your heating system has been cleaned, greased, oiled, new filters install, and an overall maintenance performed. It is one thing to lose your A/c during the summer, but you do not want to lose your heat during the winter. It will lead to unhappy employees and lost working time. During our maintenance checks we evaluate the whole system. Here is a list of items: Heat Pumps Change Air Filters Grease and lube motors and bearings Inspect evaporator coil Inspect evaporator blower motor Inspect and tighten all electrical connections Check water temp differential Check reversing valve operation Clean condensate drain and trap Check operating controls Check safeties Check water regulating valve for leakage All access panels are back in place All power is restored Rooftop Units Change Air Filters Inspect motors a...

Energy Awareness Month

Did you know that October was Energy Awareness Month? Well, neither did I. I only just discovered that it was by chance. The Energy Awareness Month is promoted by the Federal Energy Management Program. I have to say, they fell short. Energy efficiency is so important, that although I feel it need more then just a month during the year to promote, it could of been very beneficial to promote even more during the month. Their theme for this October was, "POWERING AMERICA; We're On Target." Their website is nice, in that it offers many free information packets that can be distributed and downloaded. Federal Energy Management website. Their information is geated toward federal agencies, but it seems that this information would be beneficial to any organization that wanted to promote energy efficiency. I can only hope that next year (Every year October is Energy Awareness Month) they do more promotion further sharing this very important information. Some Information about Ener...

Aliexion Recognized for Being Green

Alexion Pharmecuticals has been awards the 2010 Connecticut Green Council Green Advocate Award for environmental stewardship, as well as receiving two LEED Gold Certifications. They have set an amazing precedence for businesses in energy efficiency. It would be an amazing goal for all businesses to strive for. Alexion has reduced it's water usage and trash, as well as updated their HVAC system and lighting. Congratulations! WHHHXYX4VQ89

FTC Goes After Broad Environmental Claims - Advertising Age - News

The FTC has created guideline that will be used for advertising "green" products and packaging. Whether these guide lines will help make for less false claims will remain to be seen. Hopefully, this will lead to more truth in advertising, so when you see that something is eco-friendly, you know it is truly eco-friendly. Read the full article from Ad Age Magazine: Green Marketing: FTC Goes After Broad Environmental Claims - Advertising Age - News

Sustainability defined

Sustainability is very ambiguous and unlike many of the other terms used associated with being green, this one has many other definitions. It has been used in business for decades and not related to green until more recently. sustainable from the Collins English Dictionary — adj 1. capable of being sustained 2. (of economic development, energy sources, etc) capable of being maintained at a steady level without exhausting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage: sustainable development 3. (of economic growth) non-inflationary Sustainability refers to surviving as a company. Recently the terms usually relates to being sustainable within the environment. Many products claim to be sustainable. Most often they are claiming to be good for the environment, but it is important to read the fine print. Bamboo could be considered sustainable because it regenerates very quickly, unlike trees that can take decades to reach maturity. When it comes to air conditioning and heating, th...

CT Business Energy Conference

On Monday, October 4th is the Connecticut's Business & Industry Associations Business Energy Conference from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Cromwell. We will have a booth offering information about Cogeneration (Combined Heat & Power) and other forms of Energy Efficiency. Drop by and see us! Details: "Hosted by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) and the Connecticut Power & Energy Society (CPES), this exciting event brings together industry experts and stakeholders for a day of networking, policy review, education, and the exchange of ideas and information on energy products, trends, and technologies. Register online or download a print registration form. Speakers and panelists—including Rep. Sean Williams (R-Watertown); Kevin DelGobbo, chairman of the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control; and representatives from NRG, Northeast Utilities, and ISO-New England—will offer policy and infrastructure updates and regulato...