Archive for the ‘Retrofits’ Category
Retrofitting Outdated Commercial Building Creates Competitive Workspace
Saturday, December 24th, 2011
Many companies around the globe are starting to view sustainability as a key component of their business structure. Reducing fixed costs through energy efficiency measures has been a popular reaction to increasing energy prices.
Black is the New Green in Commercial Lighting
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
When it comes to lighting, the most efficient light is the one that converts the most electrons into photons – less power (and dollars), more light. The other strategy for lighting energy reduction is not using any power at all – being off when not needed. That’s very green – both environmentally and financially.
Cool Flat Roofs for Commercial Buildings Save Energy
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
White roofing or “Cool Roofs” have been around for a while, but in recent years better materials and higher reflective pigments are making cool roofs very beneficial to building owners. We are even seeing government incentives and grants to convert older “dark roofs” to cool roofs.
