Located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, on the western bank of the Mississippi River, the Red Wing Public School District is a model of energy efficiency in the educational sector. Over the last two decades, Red Wing has made a substantial commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability – leveraging the latest and greatest building technologies to … Continue Reading
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Energy Efficiency: VentCool™ Whole House Fans and VentCool™ Automated Free Cooling Systems
VentCool Products Save on the cost of air conditioning by using VentCool™ Whole House Fans and VentCool™ Automated Free Cooling Systems. What is Free Cooling? Field Controls offers two types of free cooling systems: VentCool™ Whole House Fans and VentCool™ Automated Free Cooling Systems. A Free Cooling system replaces warm/stale inside air with cool/fresh outdoor air. This typically occurs during the … Continue Reading
Technology Talk: Sensors are the Foundation for Occupant Sensors
In HVAC systems, sensors measure controlled variables of temperature, humidity, pressure, and air quality. Belimo Sensors inputs connect to the Direct Digital Control (DDC) system and network to the Building Automation System (BAS). High quality sensors are the foundation for ensuring occupant health and comfort and are essential for energy efficiency within buildings.
Tip of the Week: How to Estimate Your Seasonal Cooling Costs
Summer is here and energy bills are spiking everywhere. This is a bummer for many homeowners after a nice month or so of low energy costs, thanks to spring’s mild temperatures. You’ve probably wondered how much does it cost to run an AC, which is helpful to know so you can estimate your summertime … Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency: Schneider Electric’s Wiser Air Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
Schneider Electric is continuing to find ways to help homeowners across the country save money by making their products more energy efficient. The Wiser Air Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat is one of Schneider’s products that demonstrate this completely. For those who do not know, programmable thermostats allow you to program adjustments of temperature in your home … Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency: Guide To Eliminating Humidity From Your Home This Summer
As temperatures across the United States hit record highs, humidity levels will as well creating an uphill battle which can leave you feeling sticky and uncomfortable in your own home. Most homeowners try to combat this issue by lowering the temperature in their house making their air conditioner to work harder. This can not … Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency: 4 Reasons Why It Is Important To Change Your Air Filter
Air filters can be the saving grace for your air conditioning unit or your silent killer it all depends on how you take care of your system. In fact, most air conditioning system problems stem from not changing your air filter. This is due to the fact that when your filter is clogged it forces … Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency: Programmable Thermostat Tips For The Summer
Summer is here and if you have not already done so, now is the time to set your programmable thermostat to your summer temperature cooling schedule. Pre-setting your setback times will allow your thermostat to effortlessly adjust the temperature in your home as needed all summer long. For those who do not have a programmable thermostat, upgrading … Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency – How Recessed Lights Impact Your HVAC System
Lighting is an easy way to add aesthetic appeal to your home but did you know that your choice of lighting could be affecting your HVAC systems efficiency? The largest culprit of this is the most common bulb for a sleek appeal, the pot light. Recessed lights are tucked up into the ceiling which requires a … Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency: How To Effectively Cool The Top Floor Of Your Home
In the summer it is nice to be able to come home to a cool house but why is it hard to keep the top floor of your home as cool as the rest? This is mainly due to the fact that heat naturally rises which can be avoided through the proper design of your … Continue Reading