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A closer look at why heat pumps are dominating EV HVAC systems

Charged

Heating or cooling the interior cabin of an EV substantially affects the vehicle’s on-road efficiency, and the HVAC system often gets the proverbial “rented mule” treatment. In an EV, while using the HVAC won’t detract from the maximum output of the traction motor, it does still demand energy from the battery, so there will be a hit to range.

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Ferguson encourages action towards a greener tomorrow??

Green Technology

Nine eco-friendly resolutions for plumbers and HVAC skilled trade professionals. Ferguson encourages all HVAC and plumbing contractors to resolve and commit to sustainability as we enter the new year. Offer to provide a water or HVAC system assessment. An Article by Ferguson : It’s never too late to make a resolution.

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So What If Your Climate-Saving Solution Is Better?

Michael Grossman

They are the heroes of the company or institution they work for, and their audience is, by definition, internally focused. Engineers become engineers because they enjoy solving problems, usually among their peers, and that’s how they put their creativity to work.

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AI doesn’t have to be a power hog

GreenBiz

So, definitely look for far more specialized hardware. This is very valuable because when the whole HVAC system of the whole building can be more efficient, you can significantly lower the balance of energy consumption in major buildings.". Remember this acronym, MRAM. You want to know how many people are in a room: people counting.

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Landscape Projects Designed to Meet MWELO Requirements: SmartLandscape Initiative at UC Davis

Green Technology

The session will also discuss that measuring applied water is the definitive proof whether mixed landscapes are MWELO compliant and are low water use. the California Conservation Corps, Ferguson HVAC, Whitson Contracting and Management, Smart Rain, Veregy, MBTechnology, Constructive Systems Inc. and many more.

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To make offices safe during COVID-19, buildings need a breath of fresh air

GreenBiz

The data seems to indicate that infections occur in dense inside areas with shared airspace, compounded by recirculating that air — the definition of a modern office building. . Over the past decade, the density of office buildings has increased in a bid for ever-increasing efficiency. And that's where the energy bill can really spike.

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Sustainability Guide For Software Companies: Getting Started Guide

Green Business Bureau

The LEED system rates buildings on a points scale, ranking from Certified to Platinum based on how well they adhere to a strict set of standards that regulate how a building is built, with what materials, and how much energy the building will expectedly consume with HVAC, plumbing, etc when it is in operation. being Energy Star certified. .