May 25, 2016
Water and wastewater costs have risen at a phenomenal rate over the last six years. At the same time, the cost of electricity has stabilized, and in some areas actually decreased slightly. In the past, conventional chilled water/cooling tower air conditioning was the norm for large facilities. With all the new concern with Legionella, the […]
Read MoreMay 17, 2016
The American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) released its 2016 Buyer’s Guide in May. Each year, this guide is distributed to customers and supply-chain partners at POWER-GEN and the AHR Expo. This free publication is the comprehensive list of products and services from ABMA member companies. To view the guide of member products and services click […]
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2016
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 spend a lot […]
Read MoreAugust 6, 2015
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 […]
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