Robert Freedman

The International Code Council says the Energy Department is ignoring the energy cost savings the 2024 building energy code will create, while DOE says the savings take too long to realize.

The state has said it won’t enforce the ban until appeals are complete. That creates a window for the Supreme Court to weigh in if it’s asked to close a split between this ruling and one in California shutting down a similar ban.

The move aims to address gaps in asset management practices in facilities that rely on an uninterrupted power supply.

Standards that have generated billions of dollars in savings wouldn’t pass muster under changes the Department of Energy is considering, Andrew deLaski of the Appliance Standards Awareness Project says.

Operators must manage power systems, cooling infrastructure and building systems across multiple sites, each carrying its own maintenance histories, regulatory obligations and contractual commitments, making integration key.

By reducing the noise and emissions from traditional gas turbines, the technology can help facility managers facing utility grid constraints, says Capstone Energy+ CEO Vince Canino.

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Taking a two-test approach can reduce the risk of missing a bacteria buildup in pipes and elsewhere, says a testing specialist.

Visitors' restroom opinions carry over to their opinions of a company's goods and services, according to a Bradley Co. survey.

Work on its exterior columns and reflecting pool will need to be redone because of shortcuts contractors took to create cosmetic improvements in time for events featuring President Trump, according to the allegations.