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How AI and Smart Systems are Creating a New Era for Facility Managers

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2024 Facility Champion Dave Keating Always Just a Phone Call Away

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PBJ Tech Hub Program Approved by Major Utilities

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Department of Energy Announces $90 Million to Update Energy Codes

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Cool Roofing Standards Evolve with The Times

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How the Inflation Reduction Act is Accelerating Energy Projects

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Lighting Controls Come of Age

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Madison to Require 'Tune-Ups' of Large Commercial Building

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Cool Path to Energy-Saving Opportunities

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4 Ways to Finance Energy Efficiency and Renewables

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Denver Invests $26 Million in Community Solar Gardens

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Partnering With ESCOs Can Create Cost Savings

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University of Cincinnati Races to Update Chillers

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3 Strategies for Water-Efficient Restrooms

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Urban Land Institute Recognizes Standout Sustainable Projects

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Case Study Shows HVAC Optimization Success

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To Achieve the Benefits of Daylighting, Understand the Challenges

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Should You Give Tunable White LED Lighting a Shot?

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How to Find the Right Path to Big Energy Savings

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EPA and the Water-Saving Benefits of Pool Covers

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High Ceilings? Large Door Openings? Fans May Improve Comfort, Save Energy

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Plumbing Renovations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Target Savings

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Roof Coatings: Benefits and Energy Savings

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Lighting Control: Overcoming Obstacles

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Upgrade Brings Savings to Light

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Are You At Risk For Losing Your Energy Star Certification?

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Calculating HVAC Technology Benefits and Savings

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Sustainability: Eye on Emissions

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Sustainability: Focus on Fuel and Noise Reduction

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Sustainability: Beyond Emissions, Fuel and Noise

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Observed Benefits and Challenges of Tuning LEDs for Human Health

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Smart Buildings, Building Internet of Things Offer Operational Savings, But IT Partnership Is Crucial

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How To Reduce Water Heating Energy On Campus

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California Campus Seeks to Reduce Electricity Costs by $3.3 Million

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AMA: Some Street Lighting LED Options Hazardous to Health

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Procurement: New-Generation Strategies and Tactics for Maintenance Staffs

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Rethinking Roles: Procurement Process Involving more Participants

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Procurement Priorities Change with Increased Product Knowledge

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Changes and Challenges Ahead for Procurement Process

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Exterior Lighting Upgrades Deliver Efficiency, Savings

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Auditing Process Helps Managers Discover Lighting System Savings

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Place Focus of Exterior Lighting Projects on Fixtures

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LED, HID, Fluorescent Fixtures Among Exterior Lighting Options

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SIDEBAR: Website Offers Lighting Designs for Older Adults

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LED Lighting Reaches the Big Leagues

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As Water Rates Rise, Efficiency More Important, Especially For Cooling Towers

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How to Recommission and Revitalize Lighting Control Systems

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Maintenance Managers Use Plumbing Systems to Wage War on Water Waste

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Maintenance Challenges with Low-Flow Toilets, Urinals and Faucets

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Maintenance Managers Face Potential Roadblocks With Water Conservation Projects

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Managers can Take Steps to Maximize Water-Conservation Savings

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Using and Managing Energy Monitoring Data

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Quick Response to Energy Waste, Quick ROI Among Benefits

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Bringing Energy Understanding to Occupants, Tenants

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Knowing the Types of Lighting Control Systems and How Often Recommissioning Is Needed

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At Peace Institute in Washington, D.C. , Complex Lighting Controls Get an Ongoing Commissioning

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Cost-Benefit Analysis Helps Managers Measure Project's Impact

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Costs, Benefits and Projecting Project Payback

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Two Steps Towards Better Lighting

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Power of Group, Leaders Can Drive Energy Savings

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Targeting Occupant Behavior for Energy Savings

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Focus on Barriers to Change and Study Your Buildings

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Reliable Facility Data Essential To Predictive Operations

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Using Facility Data To Drive Down Costs

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Using Energy, Portfolio Data To Reduce Facility Costs

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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Near-Field Communication Offer Advantages For Facility Managers

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Converged Networks: Impact For Facility Management

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How Energy Benchmarking Ordinances Can Help Facility Managers Save Money

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Understanding Energy Benchmarking Ordinances

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Strategies To Reduce Operating Costs Using Energy Benchmarks

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Energy Benchmarking Is First Step To Savings For Chicago High Rise

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Taking Advantage of Outside Air to Reduce HVAC Costs

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Roof Coatings: Ensuring Performance and Savings

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Roof Coating Specifications: One Size Does not Fit All

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Application Concerns When Applying Roof Coatings

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Maintenance Matters and Roof Coatings

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Insurance Company Targets Plumbing, Irrigation and HVAC Systems to Curtail Water Use

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Insurance Company Lays Groundwork for 10-Year Sustainability Plan

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Company's Water Conservation Projects Expand as Support Grows

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Retrofit Projects Bring Financial Hurdles for Insurance Company

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Submetering Helps FMs Take Control Of Power

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The Future of Demand Response

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Manage Demand Response To Drive Energy Efficiency

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Outsourcing In Government Has Broad Ramifications

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Finding energy savings in HVAC systems

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Analyze VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) Retrofit Applications To Ensure Savings

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VFDs Offer Benefits Beyond Energy Savings

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Soaring Savings: HVAC, Lighting Retrofits Bring Bottom-Line Benefits

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Lighting Retrofits at University of Minnesota Deliver Energy Savings

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Parking Structures Frequent Target of LED Opportunities

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Stairwells, Hallways Other Sources of LED Installations

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Benefits and Challenges Presented by LED Retrofits

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A Closer Look Online Exclusive: The University of Minnesota's Lighting Retrofits

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Safety, Savings Achieved With Emergency Lighting System Upgrades

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LED Technology Advances Impact on Emergency Lighting Market

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Testing an Important Consideration for Emergency Lighting Installation

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Manufacturers' Experience Vital to Specify Emergency Lighting Products

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Key Energy Use Metrics Can Help Maximize Energy Savings With Windows

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Making Windows More Efficient: Low-E Coatings, Warm-Edge Spacers, Electrochromic Glass

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Daylighting, Coatings, Installation Can All Affect Role Of Windows In Energy Consumption

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Where To Start With Lighting Upgrades

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Patience — and Savings — Are a Virtue

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Energy Consumption In Tenant Space Offers Potential For Big Savings

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

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

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Deep Energy Retrofits Offer Cost Savings As Well As Health, Productivity, And Risk Mitigation Benefits

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Rocky Mountain Institute's VBECS Metric Helps Calculate Value Of Deep Energy Retrofits

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How To Present The Business Case For The Value Of Energy Retrofits

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Property Assessed Clean Energy Emerges As Capital Source For Deep Energy Retrofits

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Power Play: Incorporating DC Power Into Facilities

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Converting Power from AC to DC Offers Many Benefits

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LEDs Offer Saving Opportunities

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Spotlight: EMerge Alliance

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Reducing Energy Use: Five Steps Help Overcome Barriers

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Shorenstein Properties Works Toward Comprehensive Energy Management Practices

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Shorenstein Energy Plan Shows Value Of Focusing On How Business Decisions Are Made

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Increasing Water, Wastewater Costs Demand Improved Efficiency

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Restrooms, Landscaping Offer Opportunities For Water Savings

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Cooling Towers Are Overlooked As Water Users

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Water Efficiency Showcase: New Products

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Vegetative Roof Matures into Showcase for Sustainability

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Installing Green Roofs can be Complex Process

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Vegetative Roof Evolves Throughout its Life

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Facility Managers See Energy Savings with Vegetative Roofs

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Embracing a Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

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Greater Baltimore Medical Center's Boiler Upgrade key to Energy Savings

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GBMC Boiler Upgrade Required Careful Planning

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Timely Boiler Upgrade Completed Under Budget

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Modern Fire Safety Systems Can Be Cheaper, Smarter

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The Next Big Thing In Energy Efficiency

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Replacing Chillers With a High School In Session Requires Coordination

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Chiller Replacement Creates Equipment Issues

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Chiller Replacement Creates Operational Challenges

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Energy Audits Can Reveal Opportunities for Energy Savings

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Energy Audits: Setting The Stage

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Retrocommissioning Can Reveal Opportunities for Energy Savings

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Retrocommissioning Can Overcome Operational Challenges

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Retrocommissioning Boon to Bottom Line

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Facility Staff Should Be Involved in Retrocommissioning

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Lamp Life Concerns Shouldn't Limit Use of Lighting Controls

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FMXcellence: How to Get Buy In

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Free Handbook Can Help With Tracking, Improving Building Performance

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A Close Eye on Water Use and Waste can Keep Your Bottom Line from Drying Out

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Outdoor Water Use Needs to be Watched Closely as Well

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Alternatives and Best Practices for Water Management

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The Role of Building Occupants in Saving Energy

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Managers Discuss Water-Conservation Strategies

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Research Shows the Benefits of Cool Roofs for Building Energy Savings

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Metal Buildings Can Offer Design Benefits and Cost-Effectiveness

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Sustainability Benefits of Metal Buildings

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Improving Building Energy Performance After Construction

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Research Shows Cool Roofs Have Benefits at City and Global Levels

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Energy Benchmarking When You Can't Use Energy Star Benchmarks

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Energy Audit Yields Big Savings

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LED Performance Improving

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Where to Use LEDs

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Factors for LED Retrofit

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Specifying LED Systems

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Maintenance: Selling Your Accomplishments to Top Management

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Energy Audits: Performing an Economic Analysis

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Life Begins After LEED

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Tax Deductions Getting Easier for HVAC Energy Efficiency

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Tips of the Trade - Gaining Clout With Communication

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Geothermal Systems May Qualify for Tax Benefits

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Facility Managers Should Keep Resumes Up to Date

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Sub-Meters Minimize Energy Waste, Boost Bottom Line

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Managers Analyze the Performance of Existing Equipment

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What are the Benefits of Vegetative Roofs?

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Lighting Upgrades: Opportunities in Existing Buildings

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Energy Savings At The Building's Envelope

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Free DOE Webcast: Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 Schools

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Easy Steps for Energy Savings in a Tough Economy

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EPA Performance Track Program Delivers Energy Savings for Facilities

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ENERGY STAR Launches Low Carbon IT Campaign

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Beyond Myths To Solutions

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New Daylight Savings Change Rolls Clocks Forward Sunday

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Change in Daylight Savings Time May Present Problems

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Engineers Recognized for Role in Energy Savings

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New Report Summarizes Energy Star-related Savings for 2005

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Summer's Power Usage Raises
Concerns for Next Year

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Plumbing, Piping and Savings

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New Windows Mean Many Choices

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Be Cool, Pay Less

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Green Building Report

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Is Your EMS on Target For Energy Savings?

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Penn State's Green Coach

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Stopping Solar Damage

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Rough Waters Ahead

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Better Lighting Upgrades