October 2012 Issue

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New Era of Energy Efficiency: Operations
Part 1Building Operations Are First Place to Look to Improve Energy Performance
Part 2Evaluate Use of Building Machinery to Save Energy
Part 3Facility Energy Efficiency Efforts Start With Data
Part 4Ernst & Young Plaza Scores Big With LEED-EBOM

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New Era of Energy Efficiency: Occupant Involvement
Part 1As Space Heaters Show, Facility Managers Often Have to Negotiate With Occupants to Avoid Energy Waste
Part 2Occupants Can Be Asset In Energy Efficiency Efforts
Part 3Many Occupant Issues Stem From Lack Of Individual Control Of Building Systems
Part 4Motivating Occupants Is Critical To Ensuring Cooperation on Energy Savings
Part 5Educate Occupants to Get Them to Save Energy

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New Era of Energy Efficiency: Net-Zero Buildings
Part 1Don't Let Myths Stop You From Exploring Net-Zero Energy Buildings
Part 2Net-Zero Building Design Doesn't Have to Be Difficult
Part 3Operations, Occupant Behavior and Plug Loads Can All Affect Net-Zero Goals
Part 4What A Net-Zero Ready Building Is and Isn't

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New Era of Energy Efficiency: Fault Detection Software
Part 1Data Mining Helps Find Faults In Building Energy Use
Part 2Fault Detection Software Offers Guidance To Operating HVAC Systems
Part 3Do Your Homework Before Deciding on Fault Detection and Diagnostics
Part 4Prognostics Data Tails Behind Other Fault Detection Tools

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New Era of Energy Efficiency: Windows
Part 1Smart Windows Choices Include Low-E Glass, Electrochromic Glazing
Part 2Don't Overlook Window Frames As Energy Savers
Part 3Improved Window Performance A Challenge In Existing Buildings

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New Era of Energy Efficiency: Lighting
Part 1Lighting Offers Opportunities To Cut Energy Use
Part 2Fluorescents, Induction Lighting and LEPs Continue to Expand and Improve
Part 3New Lighting Controls Help Manage Energy Usage

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Project: Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building
Part 1 GSA Rehabilitates Historic King Federal Building in Atlanta
Part 2Green Strategies in a Historic Preservation Project: King Federal Building in Atlanta

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Close-Up: Utilities
Part 1Forward Retail Power Pricing Affected By Legal Issues, Natural Gas Prices
Part 2Section 179D Rules Mean Clock Is Ticking On EPAct Deductions

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Showcase: Doors and Hardware
Part 1How to Avoid Common Issues With Doors And Hardware
Part 2Lack of Standardization Can Lead to Access, Security Problems With Doors
Part 3Doors and Hardware Showcase: New Products

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Close-Up: Outsourcing
Part 1Performance-based Outsourcing of Facility Services Can Improve Results
Part 2Outcomes Are Most Important Metric For Performance-based Outsourcing Contracts
Part 3Performance Accountability Required For Successful Outsourcing

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October: New Products

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NFMT Preview
NFMT Preview: Education on the Offensive

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SPONSORED SECTIONS
Part 2 Metal Roofs, Walls Offer Energy Efficiency Possibilities
Part 3 Solar Panels, Metal Roofs Have Natural Symbiosis
Part 4 Metal Roofs Offer Number of Energy Star-Compliant Options

The Metal Initiative
Retrofitting With Metal Offers Potential Long-Term Savings
Supplier Spotlight