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How the 1-100 ENERGY STAR Score is Calculated
Continuum Services announced last month One Kennedy Square in Detroit and Two Towne Square and American Center in Southfield 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 levels set by […]
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 […]
Taking Advantage of Outside Air to Reduce HVAC Costs
Reduce HVAC Costs Depending on local climate and the amount of air being re-circulated in a building, conditioning outside air may account for a significant portion of cooling load. Spaces that can hold many people at one time such as a theater or auditorium and those that cannot recirculate air due to tasks being performed […]
Overlooked Energy Efficiency Fixes for HVAC Systems
You’ve heard the usual energy-saving advice: Use light sensors, turn off equipment when not in use, use Energy Star products, etc. but there are three low-cost, energy-saving strategies that should be performed on your HVAC systems that are often overlooked. Economizer Dampers – When performing energy audits, Continuum Services often finds the dampers that manage […]
Higher Winter Temperatures = Lower Heating Bills This Winter
According to the Department of Energy this coming winter is expected to have warmer temperatures, which in return means paying less to heat your facility. Last year we experienced an unusually cold winter, 11 percent colder, in fact, than previous year, which drove up the heating bills. Property and Facility Managers are expected to see […]