Tag Archives: energy efficiency
Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation: A Synergistic Approach
Posted on 06. Jul, 2010 by keith.
When building owners set out to reduce their annual utility costs, they often confuse the concepts of energy efficiency and energy conservation. Energy efficiency is the concept of implementing energy efficient design that consumes less energy than traditional design, such as using a boiler with a high conversion rate versus one with a mediocre conversion rate, whereas energy conservation is the concept of using as little energy as possible, such by using ceiling lights only as necessary.
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Achieving Energy Efficiency: Are Solar Panels Still A Good Choice?
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by keith.
Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels were one of the first forms of futuristic energy efficient technology. When they hit the market in the 1970’s, PV panels were expensive (roughly $450 a panel) and had a poor energy conversion rate (roughly 10 percent). Today, however, PV panels cost significantly less and have at least double the conversion rate of original panels.
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Tremco’s Agreement with Smart Energy Credit Makes Energy Efficiency Affordable
Posted on 11. Jun, 2010 by keith.
From a customer perspective, one of the primary benefits of implementing energy efficient design is the significant reduction in annual utility costs that it brings. However, to realize these savings, customers must traditionally invest significant capital in an energy efficiency project.