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Boosting Industrial Energy Management

Starting a meter-based operations and maintenance strategy program BY DON MILLSTEIN, E-Mon The rising cost of producing, delivering, and consuming energy in its various forms continues to affect the facility environment. However, despite dramatic cost increases on all fronts, overall energy...

HVAC Systems

How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping HVAC Efficiency

Traditionally, HVAC control within building automation systems has relied on rule-based systems and human programmed schedules.  These systems, while effective, leave significant room for further optimization.  The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) offers...

Lighting and Controls

Beyond Basic Sensors in Smart Lighting

In the realm of building automation, lighting control has evolved from basic on/off functionality to sophisticated systems capable of responding to detailed environmental and occupancy changes. Advanced sensors play a pivotal role in this evolution, enabling smarter, more energy-efficient, and...

Automation

Saving Money with LED Lighting Solutions

Cost-cutting suggestions for industrial facilities

BY MICHAEL SCHRATZ, Dialight Corporation

Industrial, commercial and institutional building owners are looking at different lighting options to increase energy efficiency and save money. One option
that can help building owners achieve these goals is LED (light emitting diodes).

Before such an investment, a facility using high-pressure sodium light fixtures has dimmer lighting, burning through money due to higher maintenance costs, and a higher electricity bill due to energy usage....

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