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An Overview of Newer A2L Refrigerants


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Teamwork Personified: Interior Designers and Facility Managers 

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Future of Refrigerants: Essential Guide to Eco-Friendly Alternatives and the Transition Process

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NFL, FEMA Teaming up for Disaster Recovery Procedures

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DOE Awards $66 Million in Grants

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Horticulture Management Inside Milwaukee's Historic Domes

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Department of Energy Announces Six Awards from RLF Program

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Steps for Maximizing Small Garden Spaces

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School Districts Receive $32 Million in Grants to Improve Facilities

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Colorado School District Doubles Electric Bus Fleet

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DOE Program Provides Boost for 25 School Districts

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Choosing the Right Coating for Parking Garages

Building Operating Management
Understanding the Benefits of Virtual Power Plants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Available Grants, Tax Incentives for Commercial Buildings

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Lower CFC Use Helping Restore Ozone Layer

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Code Changes Allow Commercial Use of A2L Refrigerants

Building Operating Management
Incorporating Acoustics Within a Restaurant Setting

Building Operating Management
Best Way to Achieve Better ROI on Foodservice Acoustics

Building Operating Management
In California, 2024 Looms Large for Facility Managers

Building Operating Management
Alternative Refrigerants: What Can Facility Managers Do?

Building Operating Management
Refrigerant Choices Evolving to Benefit Social and Climate Needs

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Reopening Onsite Restaurants in Healthcare Facilities

Building Operating Management
How Focusing on Occupants is the Key to FM Success

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Plants Don’t Do Much for IAQ: Study

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Ant Infestation at Georgia Veterans Facility Investigated

Building Operating Management
Energy Star for Tenants Leads to Huge Efficiency

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Hurricane Florence To Test Emergency Preparedness

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Grants Aid Managers Planning Historic Renovations

Building Operating Management
Fire Safety vs. Sustainability?

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Court Strikes Down EPA Phaseout of HFCs; New Hearing Sought

Building Operating Management
Next Generation of HFC Alternative Refrigerants Are More Environmentally Responsible

Building Operating Management
GSA Commits to Historical Renovation, the Green Proving Ground, and Dedication to Occupant Wellness

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Bids Solicited for First Project in ASHRAE Flammable Refrigerants Research Program

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Commercial Mowers and the Sustainability Connection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
More Mower Options Mean Greater Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Achieving Sustainability Beyond Mowing Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
SIDEBAR: Managers use Mowers as Recruiting Tools

Building Operating Management
Keep Your Eye on These 3 HVAC Updates (#2. HFC Phaseout)

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Occupants Create Gap Between Facility Design And Energy Performance

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With Energy, It’s All About The People

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Change Management Helps Enlist Occupants In Energy Efforts

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Simple Steps Can Improve Energy Efficiency

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Refrigerant Review: EPA Eyes Changes in Classifications

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How Occupants Influence Building Energy Performance

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Ozone Alert: Effective Refrigerant Management

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Building Occupants Can Impede Energy Efficiency Efforts

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Five Tips To Trim Energy Use

Building Operating Management
Solar Canopies Bring Multiple Benefits To Property Management Firm

Building Operating Management
Using Buildings to Support Human Health

Building Operating Management
Defining Wellness and How to Achieve It in Buildings

Building Operating Management
Strategies in Existing Facilities Include Using Stairs to Get People Moving

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Cleaner Energy Sources Benefit Bottom Line at Vanderbilt University

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Natural Gas Transition Saves Vanderbilt Millions on Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New HVAC System Changes Priorities for Vanderbilt Maintenance Department

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Coatings Considerations For Concrete Surfaces

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sorting Through the Various Types of Concrete Coatings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Avoiding Common Problems With Sealers and Coatings for Concrete Applications

Building Operating Management
Understanding Self-Help Eviction And Repossession In Commercial Offices

Building Operating Management
Landlords Should Spell Out Repair and Maintenance Responsibilities In Commercial Leases

Building Operating Management
Turn Building Occupants Into Allies For Emergency Response

Building Operating Management
How Floor Wardens Aid In Emergency Evacuations

Building Operating Management
Crisis Coordinators Play Role In Emergencies, Including Aiding Evacuation Of People With Disabilities

Building Operating Management
Tips For Conducting Emergency Evacuation Drills

Building Operating Management
Electric Bills May Rise With New Regulations On Coal-Fired Power Plants

Building Operating Management
How Will Electric Utilities Respond To New Rules On Carbon Emissions?

Building Operating Management
Electricity-Price Impact Of New Carbon Emission Rules Will Vary

Building Operating Management
Look Closely: Will New Regulations Will Affect Your Electric Power Pricing?

Building Operating Management
How To Soften Electric Rate Increases From New Rules On Coal Plant Emissions

Building Operating Management
Demand For Energy Efficiency In Buildings Brings New Resources For Tenants

Building Operating Management
Energy Consumption In Tenant Space Offers Potential For Big Savings

Building Operating Management
Empire State Building Tenant Li & Fung USA Shows How Cooperation Can Save Energy

Building Operating Management
Energy Efficiency In Tenant Spaces Should Be Focus At Lease, Expansion And Renewal Stages

News & Views
Regular inspection lengthens windows' lifespan

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Occupant cooperation need to save energy

Building Operating Management
Roofing Resources For Facility Managers

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Indoor Air Quality Measurement Strategies

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Measuring Facility Occupant Perceptions of IAQ

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Measuring for IAQ

Building Operating Management
How To Measure IAQ Parameters

Building Operating Management
Finding the Sources of Contaminants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Demand-Response Programs Affect Operations and Occupants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boilers: Implement Water-Treatment Program, Blowdown System

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Care: What Plants Work Best for Xeriscaping

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Establish an IAQ Yardstick

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Create an IAQ Team

Building Operating Management
How Commercial Real Estate is Doing Depends on Point of View

Building Operating Management
Commercial Real Estate Recovery: Drivers and Dampers

Building Operating Management
The New Normal for Commercial Real Estate Market

Building Operating Management
Survey: Shadow Space Will Slow Recovery

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Integrated Pest Management: Sustainability and Training

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Common Sources of IAQ Issues

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Xeriscapes Feature Succulent, Drought-Tolerant Plants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Consider Climate, Disease Resistance When Specifying Plants

Building Operating Management
Proper Maintenance and Specs Lead to Roofing Sustainability and Longevity

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building Envelope: A Maintenance Checklist

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Roofing Systems: Membranes, Installation, and Coatings Affect Sustainability

Building Operating Management
Rents Drop, Demands on Property Managers Rise

Building Operating Management
Landlords: Keep Tenants Without Putting Long-Term Building Sale And Refinancing At Risk

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Healthy IAQ: Control Contaminants

Building Operating Management
Property Managers Can Reduce Costs By Cutting Saturday Hours

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Landscape Design: Establish a Definition, Goals for Sustainability

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sustainable Landscapes Include Organic Fertilizers, Irrigation Controls

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Grounds Care: Specify Plants that Resist Pests, Disease

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The Intersection of Evidence-Based Design and Green

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Department of Energy Updates Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Allocations, Announces $16 Million in Additional Funding

Building Operating Management
Stimulus Bill Funds New Energy Grant Programs

Building Operating Management
What Roofing Consultants Can Do For You

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Identifying Common Hazardous Wastes

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintenance Best Practices for Metal Roofing

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Oil-Less Centrifugal Chillers Reduce Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Refrigerant Compliance: EPA and the Clean Air Act

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How to Recycle Ozone-Depleting Refrigerants

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Refrigerant Management: Standardize Processes and Procedures

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Landscaping Strategies Improve Water Conservation

Facility Maintenance Decisions
IAQ: Pollutants Contribute to Asthma

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Planting the Green Seed

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Chillers Performance: Challenges and Solutions

Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Next Phase in Refrigerants

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EPA Tests for Contaminants in Manhattan

Building Operating Management
Satisfied Customers

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sealing Out Weather. Sealing in Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
A Special Report in conjunction with the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
Energy Efficiency Strategies

Building Operating Management
Green Building Report

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Sealing in Savings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Polling Personnel