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October 22, 2013
This month's tip is provided by Doug Kelley, of Avista Utilities. Key Points Regular maintenance and inspection is key to maximizing heating system performance. For boiler systems, energy upgrades…Read more
July 18, 2013
Recently, a BOC participant shared a website with us that provides a community setting for sharing knowledge and improving practice in the profession of energy efficient building operations. Building …Read more
April 7, 2013
Spring is coming and it’s time to start thinking about the transition from Heating to Cooling. Now is a good time to start planning the summer heating system maintenance. Most heating systems are do…Read more
March 6, 2013
So you are thinking about a new daylighting control system to save energy? Or do you already have a daylighting system in place, but it is not properly being executed? Using a daylighting system can s…Read more
February 6, 2013
Energy efficiency projects are a great way to reduce operating expenses. Low-cost operational adjustments that result in big energy savings are especially attractive. For example, turning equipment of…Read more
January 10, 2013
Do you have a great Energy Efficient project in mind for the new year at your building or organization? Many people use this time of year to game plan and budget for their facility. Now is the time to…Read more
December 5, 2012
With the cost of thermal imaging cameras coming down, they have become an increasingly popular troubleshooting and preventive maintenance diagnostic tool for electrical and mechanical installations. H…Read more
November 8, 2012
The last couple of years witnessed great advancement in LED lamp technology, availability and choices. A whole list of lamps from the ubiquitous A lamp to PAR, MR and full length tubular lamps as well…Read more
November 5, 2012
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council, the program resposnible for BOC, is proud of its participation in the ENERGY STAR Low Carbon IT Campaign. We here at BOC focus on the way a building runs, o…Read more
October 3, 2012
Feeling challeneged to improve lighting while simultaneously increasing your energy efficiency? This month's tip addresses just that and is provided by E. W. Dovel, CEM, BOC 104 Instructor at our GA p…Read more