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Building Energy Analytics Tools: What’s the Latest?
April 4, 2013
What are the capabilities and limitations of building energy analytics tools? Do they save energy? Are they cost-effective? Do they drive down the costs of energy assessments? What are some of the data gathering and metering best practices used with these tools?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: EMN-AskES-18  |  Author: Andrea Salazar

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Improving the Energy Efficiency of Tanning Salons
September 24, 2012
What opportunities are out there for energy efficiency in tanning salons?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-62  |  Author: Bryan Jungers

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Can a Paint Really Provide Insulation?
September 7, 2012
We’re hearing about new insulating paints that claim annual cooling savings of up to 40 percent when applied to exterior walls. Can these claims be verified?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: EMN-AskES-17  |  Author: Kevin Vranes, Essie Snell

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Can Freezing Water Bottles Really Save Energy?
June 25, 2012
We’ve heard that packing empty freezer space with filled water bottles will reduce energy consumption. Is there any truth to this?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-58  |  Author: Essie Snell

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AutoDR 101
June 18, 2012
What is automated demand response (AutoDR), and how is it different from traditional demand response?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-57  |  Author: Lee Hamilton

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The Pros and Cons of Induction Lighting
March 15, 2012
What is induction lighting, how does it compare to other light sources, and what are the best applications for it?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: CEMC-AskES-16  |  Author: Ira Krepchin

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Making Backup Generators Pay Back
January 26, 2012
What are the costs associated with natural gas and diesel backup generators for commercial applications? Under what conditions can we expect a reasonable payback on that investment?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: CEMC-AskES-14  |  Author: Bryan Jungers

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Driving Efficiency Action at the Facility Level
December 21, 2011
What are some best practices developed by corporate energy managers to encourage their facility managers to improve the energy performance of their buildings?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: CEMC-AskES-12  |  Author: Mary Horsey

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Ah, the Life of an LED
December 5, 2011
We see lots of claims about long life for light-emitting diodes (LEDs). How do manufacturers determine those lifespans?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-46  |  Author: Ira Krepchin

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Will the Rare-Earth Metals Crunch Hurt Fluorescent Lighting Programs?
November 18, 2011
What's going on with the prices for fluorescent lamps? How can we keep rising prices from bankrupting our fluorescent lighting programs?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-53  |  Author: Lee Hamilton

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Using LEDs in High-Bay Cold-Storage Applications
October 24, 2011 | Updated: November 14, 2011
Are light-emitting diodes (LEDs) a good option for high-bay lighting in cold-storage warehouses?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-54  |  Author: Ira Krepchin

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Head in the Cloud
August 25, 2011
Is it more energy efficient to use the cloud or a local IT infrastructure for computing?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-52  |  Author: Essie Snell

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Reducing Swimming Pool Heat Loss
June 24, 2011
What are the primary energy losses from swimming pools? Do you have any recommendations for eliminating those losses?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-32  |  Author: Leland Keller

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A Turbine in Every Yard
April 18, 2011

I’ve seen a number of companies marketing small wind turbines to residential and small business customers. In applications where they make sense, what are the life-cycle costs?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-40  |  Author: Bryan Jungers

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Finding Chiller Ratings
April 13, 2011
How can I get certified performance data for a specific chiller?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-41  |  Author: Peter Criscione

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How Smart Can Gas Meters Get?
February 3, 2011
As smart grid becomes more prevalent, what sorts of smart features and services will advanced meters provide to gas utility customers?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-45  |  Author: Bryan Jungers

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Finding the Efficiency of Old Air-Conditioning Equipment
January 14, 2011
How can I determine the efficiency of old air-conditioning equipment?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-36  |  Author: Peter Criscione

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Beware Dubious Savings Claims for Desiccant Dehumidification Panels
January 12, 2011
Do desiccant dehumidification filters really cut air-conditioning and refrigeration costs? Are the savings claims valid for “drop-in” media that are not continuously regenerated?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-27  |  Author: Leland Keller

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Server Virtualization Programs: To Incentivize or Not to Incentivize?
January 10, 2011
Is server virtualization becoming such an accepted practice that it no longer needs to be incentivized? What should we consider free-ridership when it comes to this kind of program?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-28  |  Author: Mary Horsey

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Saving Energy in Server Closets
January 6, 2011
What are some good strategies for reducing energy consumption in server closets?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: CEMC-AskES-9  |  Author: Essie Snell

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Saving Energy with Smart Strips
January 4, 2011
How much energy can I save by using a smart power strip, and what types are available?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-30  |  Author: Essie Snell

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A Short History of Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump Standards
November 30, 2010
How have the minimum efficiency requirements for air-cooled packaged air conditioners and heat pumps changed over time?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-34   |  Author: Peter Criscione

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Improving Pneumatic HVAC Control Systems
October 6, 2010
Is there a way to improve the performance of pneumatically controlled HVAC systems without upgrading to a full direct digital control (DDC) system?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: CEMC-AskES-10  |  Author: Essie Snell

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Investing in Energy Efficiency in a Weak Economy
October 4, 2010
Has the economic downturn significantly affected corporate energy-efficiency projects?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: CEMC-AskES-6  |  Author: Ethan Brown

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Near-Term Commercial Applications for LEDs
September 23, 2010
What are the most promising near-term applications for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in commercial applications?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-19  |  Author: Ira Krepchin

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Phase Change Building Materials: Ready for Prime Time?
April 22, 2010
Vendors are claiming that phase change building materials reduce energy use and shift the afternoon peak load. Are these claims accurate?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-16  |  Author: Mary Horsey

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Estimating Savings from Daylight Harvesting
January 22, 2010
We’re setting up an incentive program for daylight harvesting—what level of savings can we expect?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-TN-2-10d  |  Author: Ira Krepchin

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High-Efficiency Electric Hand Dryer Savings
December 21, 2009
What are the energy and cost savings of high-efficiency hand dryers compared to conventional models?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-TN-1-10d  |  Author: Joe Shekiro

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Replacing Conventional Disk Drives with SSDs
December 7, 2009
How does the energy efficiency of solid state drives (SSDs) compare with that of conventional disk drives?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-6  |  Author: Peter Criscione

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Harmonics Caused by Variable-Speed Drives
November 18, 2009
Why do variable-speed drives create harmonics? What problems do harmonics cause?

Content type: Ask E Source  |  Document ID: TAS-AskES-14  |  Author: Dan Greenberg

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