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Product Focus: Motors

Automated Demand Response a Better Way to Shave Peak Load

How Automated Demand Response Performs

OpenADR as a National Standard for Automated Demand Response

Careful Assessment of Energy Options Can Show What Steps to Take

Energy Procurement Options Provide Opportunities, But Also Have Pitfalls

Energy Procurement Choices Affect Renewable Energy Decisions.

Energy Procurement Choices Affect Energy Efficiency Paybacks

As Photovoltaic Costs Fall, Demand for Solar Power Rises

Financial Considerations are Starting Point for Solar Power

What is the Value of Reliable Power?

How Unreliable Power Can Affect the Bottom Line

Show Top Management Options to Win Funding for Power Reliability

Demand-Response Programs: Understand Risks and Benefits

Demand Response: How to Coordinate Peak-Load Reductions

Demand Response: How to Meet Load-Reduction Targets

Demand-Response Programs Affect Operations and Occupants

Beyond 'Wow': Real Gains From An EMS Upgrade

Product Showcase

For Facility Managers Looking To Save Energy And Money, Four Projects With ESCOs Offer Useful Lessons

Building Occupants' Requirements Make Every Energy Project Different

Smart Grid: Managers Have Incentives for Reducing Demand

First Green Step Is a Big One For Data Centers

Code Green: New Standards Cover More Than Just Energy

Efficient Operation Big Part of New Energy Standards

Power Meters Designed to Interface with the Smart Grid

Smart Grid Improves Power Quality, Reliability

Hospital Operates on 100 Percent Renewables, Sells Power

Renewable-Energy Systems: Meet with Local Utility

Facility Managers Say Companies Are Taking Action to Increase Data Center Efficiency

IT Departments Getting More Involved in Efficiency

Managers Need to Keep up with Changing Technology

In a Blink, Arc Flash Can Kill or Maim Workers and Damage Property

How to Analyze Your Arc Flash Risk

Renewable-Energy Systems: Important Maintenance Practices

Effective Communication Takes More Than the Loudest Voice

Best Practices for Good Communications

Finding the Right Communication Channel

Listen: Podcasts on Communications

Smart Grid Allows FMs to Better Manage Electricity Consumption

Cashing in with Smart Grid on Wholesale Electric Price Volatility

Understanding Electricity Bills Helps Avoid Unpleasant Surprises

New Technologies Mean New Rates

Developing an Effective Emergency Communication Program

Funding an Emergency Communication System

Integrating Emergency Communications Systems

Demand Response: How to Operate Off the Grid

Combined Heat and Power: Cogeneration Saves University Money

Geothermal Systems: Pay Attention to Control Sequence

Power Meters: Report to Building-Control System

What Energy Dashboards Can Do

Who Might Benefit From a Dashboard?

Sorting Out Energy Dashboard Software

CHP System: Turbine Reduces Greenhouse-Gas Emissions

Cogeneration: How to Commission a CHP Plant

CHP System Lowers Utility Bills, Generates Reliable Power

Cogeneration Installation: Lessons Learned

Managers Discuss Strategies for Participating in Demand-Response Programs

Solar Panel Efficiency Going Up as Costs are Falling

PPAs and Other Ways to Pay for PV Systems

Smart Grid's Rapid Deployment Brings Perks

Smart Meters Bring Time-of-use Electric Rates

Uninterruptible Power Supplies: Implementing a Protection Plan

A Checklist for Testing, Maintaining Uninterruptible Power Supplies

UPS Replacement: Analyze Payback, Life-Cycle Costs

Power Management: Four Common UPS Technologies

Determining if an Existing Facility's Infrastructure can Meet High-tech Needs

Increasing Data Center Capacity and Improving Efficiency

Cooling a Trading Floor's Data Center

Backup Generators, UPS Systems Provide Power in an Outage

Maintenance of Switchgear and Backup Power Systems

Self-Powered Wireless Sensors Eliminate the Need for Batteries

Power: The Differences Between Centralized, Distributed UPS Systems

Installation of Wireless Systems, Integration With Existing Controls Can Be Cost Effective

Infrared Imaging: Viewing Modes Expand

UPS: Standby Systems Ideal for Small Applications

Project Team Replaces Switchgear, Specifies Direct Digital Controls

Thermal Imagers Play Role in Preventive Maintenance Programs

Safe Infrared Scanning Starts with Personal Protective Equipment

Infrared Imaging: Temperature Differentials Tell the Story

Infrared Imaging: Beyond Electrical Systems

Motor Management Can Reduce Repair Costs by 50 Percent

Security and Reliability of Wireless BAS and Lighting Controls

Health Care Facilities Utilize Wireless Inventory and Distributed Antenna Systems

Line-Interactive UPS Offer Higher Reliability

True Online UPS Offer Higher Power Quality, Compact Size

Standby Online Hybrid UPS Improve Energy Efficiency

Flywheel UPS Require Less Maintenance

Maintenance Requirements for Uninterruptible Power Supplies

PRODUCT FOCUS: Uninterruptible Power Supplies

Motor Management: Data Necessary to Evaluate Motor Operations

How to Make a Business Case for Motor-Management Programs

Incentives, the Stimulus and PPAs Contribute to a Bright Future for Solar Projects

Smart Grid Addresses Energy Efficiency, Power Quality and Reliability Issues

Real-Time Pricing and Demand Response

How Smart Grid Impacts Facility Management

The Role of a UPS in Efficient Data Centers

Reliable Backup Power Requires Careful Design Attention

Preventing UPS and Generator Compatibilty Problems

What Tier 4 Emissions Rules For Backup Generators Mean

Retrocommissioning Can Cut Costs by Improving Controls Performance

Sagging Energy Rates Creates An Opportunity for Power Purchasers

Demand-Response Program Leads to Potential Savings

Uninterruptible Power Supplies: Flywheels Can Replace Batteries

Uninterruptible Power Supplies: Specification Strategies

Backup Power Requirements Depend on Facility's Function

How One Hospital Improved Its Emergency Cooling Plan

Case Study: Hospital EPS Load Breakdown

Stimulus Bill Funds New Energy Grant Programs

Emergency Power: Key Maintenance Practices for Generators

Diesel Engines: Common Components of Emergency-Power Systems

What are Common Problems with Diesel Engines?

Bearing Problems Negatively Impact Emergency-Power Systems

Portable Equipment Detects Power Sags and Spikes

How Cogeneration Systems Can Save Energy Costs

Avoiding Cogeneration Problems

Metering Strategies for Cogeneration Systems

Cogeneration Systems and Paybacks

Lab Report: Some Data Cabling Fails To Meet Fire Safety Standards, Group Says

Disaster Preparedness: Expand Fuel Supply for Storms

Communications Critical in Preparing for Storms

Electrical Training Prevents Fire, Shock and Electrocution

Senate Buildings Receive Lighting, Plumbing Retrofits

Motor Comparison: Standard vs. Energy Efficient

Energy-Efficient Motors: Are They Worth the Cost?

Surveying Motors for Energy-Efficiency Improvements

Motor Efficiency: Evaluate Power Quality, Perform Maintenance

The Keys to Preventing Motor Failure

The Need for Reliable Power in the Lab

UPS: Preventive Maintenance Ensures Power Supply

UPS Testing: Identify Potential Power Interruptions

UPS Maintenance Checklist

Top Tools for UPS Maintenance

Adhere to NFPA Requirements During UPS Testing

Data Loggers Play Key Role in Planned Outages

The Need for Demand-Response Programs

Southern California Edison Plans Nation's Largest Solar Installation

Solar Power, Without the Cost

The Advantage to Power Purchasing Agreements

Sacramento PV Array Generates 100 kW

The History of Demand-Response

How Demand-Response Programs Work Today

Working With a Demand-Response Provider

Demand-Response Contracts

Making Demand-Response Work

Finding Demand-Response Opportunities and Providers

Sorting Out Green Power Choices

Commission to Maximize Efficiency

Does Your Facility Hit its Energy Target?

Technology Powers Bottom-Line Benefits

A Look at Solar PV Roofing Options

Emergency Power: The ABCs of UPS

Think Different: Alternative Power in the Data Center

Preventing Power Emergencies

Navigating the Electricity Market

NET EFFECT

Water Heaters: Going Tankless, Finding Savings

ABCs of UPS Systems

Introducing Critical Facilities

Ready When Needed, Making Sure UPS Systems Are On Call

Five Minutes With…Jeff Sugzdinis, Information Technology Technician West Chester University of Pennsylvania

5 minutes with Frank Lucas Assistant Director, Work Management University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Are Photovoltaics Ready for Prime Time?

Critical Power: Keeping Systems Running

Training for Power Quality

Hidden Fire Hazard: Abandoned Cable

The Return of Energy Rebates

Power When It Counts

Crash: Data Center Horror Stories

ICC and IAPMO: Code Talkers No More

Onsite Power: Opportunity Found

Electrical Safety

Six Steps to Finding the Right Generator

Power Reliability: Seven Questions to help Improve Performance

Renewable Energy Incentives Flow After Rolling Blackouts

Restoring Reliability to Emergency Power Systems

Making Energy Data Pay for Itself

Five Wireless Networking Pitfalls

Wireless Security: Keeping The Network Under Wraps

Energy Management: Obtaining Facility Data on Natural Gas Use Could Enable Facility Executives to Capitalize on Lower Prices Later

Facility Management Software: Web-Based Systems Show Promise

Lower Costs Make Wireless Networks Increasingly Popular

Identifying and Addressing Common Power Problems in Health Care and Other Facilities

Talking About Energy

Key Considerations for Specifying A UPS

Riding the New Waves of Wireless Communication

Alternative Energy: Green Incentives and Options Are On the Rise

When it Comes to Energy, Knowledge is Power

Forging Ahead with Wireless Communication Networks

When the Power Must Stay On

Green Power: Deriving Electricity From Renewable Energy Sources

On Site Power: Making Effective Use of Generators for Emergency Preparedness and Everyday Reliability

The ‘Power’ of Training

Two Energy Futures

Facilities Unplugged

Avoiding Power Quality Headaches in Data Centers

Heating Up Electrical Costs

Minding Power Quality

A Holistic Approach to Sizing Motors

Training Spotlight: Electrical Systems

Critical Issues in Cabling Design

Preventing Power Predicaments

Electrical Demands Spark Power-monitoring Technology

Troubleshooting Electrical Systems

New Energy Sources Gather Steam

When it comes to energy, sometimes it’s best to go it alone

With UPS systems, business issues drive technology decisions

On-Site Power Insights

Catching the Next Wave of Wireless Communication

Staying Power for Critical Facilities

Distributed Generation: A Closer Look

Overload?

Taking time, doing research essential to finding the right ESCO

Static on the Power Lines

A Lesson from Isabel

Staying In Touch

Fallout

Campus goes wireless to improve efficiency, security, communications

Haywire

System Integration: Avoiding the Weakest Link

Recharging Energy Services

Facility Function Drives UPS System Selection

Cabling

In mission-critical design, details can obscure big picture

Deregulation’s Lone Star

The POWER of MONITORING

UPS Uptime: Making it Happen

Videoconference space takes more than cameras and monitors

Videoconference space takes more than cameras and monitors

UPS: Power Players

Reaching Energy Cost Goals

Routes to Energy Savings

Energy Performance Pitfalls

Onsite Options

Standby Power: Ready for Action

New Energy Services Gain Ground