Although there have been some serious efforts and progress for energy in recent decades, enormous potential savings not only remain to be captured, but can and should be.

As a demonstration of Spectrum Engineer’s own high-tech, cutting-edge capability, the decision was made to seek LEED Platinum CI Certification for the company’s Salt Lake City headquarters.

Many people assume that automated electronic building control systems are similar to other electronics.

With the demand for conservation, energy is the new buzzword that can’t be avoided.

For hope of reducing the carbon emissions created by the construction and operation of buildings, the focus must be on making existing building stock as energy efficient as possible.

Growing up, I can remember the energy crises of the 1970s and 80s.

What you don’t know about energy-consuming equipment in your buildings could cost you. Boilers, furnaces, water heaters, air-conditioners, windows — if any of these systems are under performing, you are losing money.

Installed on the roof of this 30,000 square-foot former fitness center is a 26.4 kW, 208V, three-phase photovoltaic system composed of 120 panels, which are 220 watts.