Archive for the ‘Going Green’ Category
Green Initiatives Net Office and Warehouse Energy Efficiencies
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
As J.D. Smith and Sons looks toward the future, it will continue to strive for excellence in greening its operations. These initiatives have included electric light retrofits in three facilities, automated HVAC control systems that have reduced natural gas consumption, an energy-smart roof replacement incorporating a reflective membrane, radiant space heating in garages, white interior walls, and upgraded roof insulation.
Commercial Real Estate Raising the Roof for Solar Installation
Friday, February 24th, 2012
The project began with a targeted production capacity of 250 kW on a site that was less than 35,000 square feet. The building was older and had been constructed in phases resulting in 3 different roof heights, numerous roof penetrations…
A revolution in warehouse lighting: LEDs and intelligent lighting systems
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
In a standard warehouse, lighting electricity can represent 38% of total operating expenses; 15% in a refrigerated facility. When grossly inefficient HID fixtures are used, the majority of that energy is wasted and turns to heat.
