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ENERGY STAR Certification
Creating Top-Performing Buildings Every year, Continuum Services’ Energy Engineer John Campbell measures the performance of the buildings he’s assigned and allocated to for REDICO. John monitors equipment energy consumption and reports on the buildings’ performance. An important part of his job is qualifying buildings for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Certification. ENERGY […]
How the 1-100 ENERGY STAR Score is Calculated
Continuum Services is proud to announce that One Kennedy Square in Detroit, along with Two Towne Square and American Center in Southfield, have earned the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification. This recognition places these buildings in the top 25% of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency, meeting the EPA’s strict performance standards. Understanding how ENERGY […]
2016 ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings
Continuum Services is proud to announce One Kennedy Square in Detroit and Two Towne Square and American Center in Southfield have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance […]
Advantages of Using Outside Air to Reduce HVAC Costs
Ways to Reduce HVAC Costs Depending on the local climate and air recirculation, conditioning outside air may significantly impact a building’s cooling load. For example, spaces like theaters or auditoriums, which hold many people, often require substantial energy to condition outside air. Additionally, areas where air cannot be recirculated due to specific tasks also face […]
HVAC System Energy Efficiency Fixes
You are likely familiar with energy-saving advice: Use light sensors, turn off equipment when not in use, use Energy Star products, etc. However, three low-cost, energy-saving strategies are often overlooked. Air Intake Dampers When performing energy audits, Continuum Services ensures that air intake dampers are set correctly. Air intake damper settings control airflow, thereby also […]
Mild Winter Leads to Energy Savings
According to the Department of Energy, this coming winter is expected to have warmer temperatures. This, in turn, means energy savings. Last year’s unusually cold winter, 11% colder than the previous one, drove heating bills significantly higher across the region. Thus, energy savings tips may help you save money this winter. Energy Saving Tips Set […]
