A variety of electric motor types are available for use in multifamily and commercial buildings, employing a range of methods to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.Many refrigerators and freezers, variable air volume (VAV) boxes, air handlers, fan coil units and other equipment come with fans powered by low-efficiency shaded pole or permanent split capacitor …
Increased awareness of global warming and the extent of greenhouse gas emissions in the real estate sector have increased attention to green buildings. The benefits of energy efficiency do not stop in the utility meter. Energy performance, the improvement of the lighting aesthetics, the enhancement of tenants’ comfort and productivity and the overall improvement on energy performance …
Studies show vast amounts of cost effective efficiency potential available in the United States, multifamily housing in particular. In other words, a lot of the energy delivered to multifamily or residential buildings is wasted and goes out the window.
