Content about HVAC

November 27, 2012
Greater Efficiency

Heating and air-conditioning systems are major targets for reducing energy use in retail stores. It’s easy to see why: Together, heating and cooling systems consume approximately 38% of the energy used in such facilities (according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program).

October 25, 2012
Taking Energy Management to the Next Level

Energy conservation remains a key priority for retailers as several factors, including new power plant regulations, threaten to increase volatility in the electricity market. Along with being a significant cost driver, energy management advances environmental goals. Indeed, it is typically the most cost-effective activity a retailer can undertake to become more sustainable, according to Marcus Boerkei, general manager of Siemens Retail & Commercial Systems, who spoke with Chain Store Age about how retailers can reduce their energy use.

June 21, 2012
Reduced Costs With Site-Recovered Energy

Retailers and other building owners are caught between two powerful and conflicting forces: the need to lower energy and equipment costs, and the need to meet or exceed outdoor air ventilation regulations for the health and comfort of customers and employees alike. Indeed, studies have proven that outdoor air ventilation creates a healthier work environment. However, as outdoor air rates increase, so does the size, cost and operating expense of HVAC systems.

June 6, 2012
Reducing Building HVAC Costs With Site-Recovered Energy

By Stephen J. Pargeter, Airxchange

November 18, 2011
Programmed for Savings

Specialty bedding retailer Mattress Firm has reduced its utility costs by more than $1 million by using an automated energy management system to control its HVAC and lighting.

September 28, 2011
Energy cost savings to drive HVAC innovation

Innovation in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning will be driven by cost savings from more efficient energy use and pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a recent from Pike Research.

June 29, 2011
Annual Store Construction & Outfitting Survey

An annual survey of retail building activity and development costs.

May 19, 2011
J.C. Penney to increase Energy Star certifications to 400 stores

J.C. Penney Co. announced Thursday that it will up its participation in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program to 400 stores by the end of 2013.

May 18, 2011
Golden Corral eateries cut energy with E2America’s HVAC controls

Efficient Energy America (E2America) announced that Platinum Corral, a multi-state franchise operator of Golden Corral restaurants, has signed an agreement to install the supplier’s intelligent heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) control system in all 30 of its stores.

December 28, 2010
Where’s the Savings? 


There wasn’t anything particularly complicated behind Wendy’s franchisee Raul Dominguez’s decision to implement an energy management system in his Miami chain of six quick-service burger restaurants.

December 1, 2010
Tapping into Greater 
Energy Efficiency

Putting an energy management system in place is critical to a retailer’s energy-saving efforts.

October 26, 2010
New report explores path to net zero

HVAC components and controls manufacturer Danfoss released a research report on Wednesday summarizing how construction...

September 30, 2010
Fresh & Easy Goes Greener

Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market is pushing the green envelope on two fronts: water...

August 30, 2010
Five ways to reduce risk and increase efficiencies with the right service provider

For more than two years now, retail facility managers have been hunkering down; deferring maintenance and postponing facility upgrades until the economy shows signs of improvement.

July 20, 2010
Sprouts offers high-efficiency HVAC, refrigeration solutions

A new Sprouts Farmers Market that opened late June in Culver City, Calif., is projected...

June 21, 2010
Novar debuts energy management rental program for retailers

Honeywell announced Tuesday a new rental program through its Novar division called FlexStart to help...

May 31, 2010
The Right Remodel

From an owner’s or manager’s perspective, the right remodel can go a long way...

January 27, 2010
United Natural Foods awarded EPA's Energy Star Rating for its distribution facility

United Natural Foods’ Chesterfield, N.H., distribution center has been awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's...

January 19, 2010
Report makes recommendations for cutting energy in restaurants

Water efficiency, use of green building materials and HVAC systems play a role in sustainability...

January 19, 2010
Report: Restaurant chains looking at solar thermal powered HVAC systems

DCA Systems has been approached by McDonalds, KFC, Taco Bell and others with regards to...

September 30, 2009
Energy Savings Never Out of Style at Neiman Marcus

Overseeing the engineering, energy management, sustainability, environmental/regulatory compliance and system-wide maintenance for The Neiman...

December 31, 2008
Tax Deduction Extended

The economic-recovery package passed by Congress in fall 2007 contained some welcome news for...

November 30, 2008
Investment Payback

With the economic crisis forcing chains to reduce expenses and control costs, it has...

November 16, 2008
USM Welcomes Hauer to Business Development Team

USM, a national leader in facilities maintenance and management services, has hired industry veteran Jillian...

October 31, 2008
Maximizing Energy Use

Are retailers ignoring the low-hanging fruit when it comes to saving energy? While many...

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