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Green-collar degrees grow in popularity

The “School of Sustainability” at Arizona State University graduates its first class in May. With 300 total degrees handed out between the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and graduate degrees, ASU is one of the pioneering schools of an explosive new trend in green-collar degrees. Students who intend to…

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Growth in number of Energy Star facilities [infographic]

When most people hear the words “Energy Star,” they think of energy-efficient home appliances. But Energy Star is about much more than super-quiet dishwashers and high-performance water heaters; it’s also a commercial building certification program. (more…)

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Utility incentives for Existing Building Commissioning

One of the main advantages of existing building commissioning is the ability to make a building more energy efficient, which helps protects facilities from the dramatic shifts in energy prices. When done correctly, existing building commissioning is also a useful way to make a building more eco-friendly. The Environmental Protection…

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Energy Star Retro Commissioning for Energy Star Building Certification

Our experts in Retro-Commissioning have years of experience in helping facility managers attain enhanced energy efficiency for their existing buildings. sys-tek’s professional engineers assess current property performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide a comprehensive plan — including turnkey options — for energy conservation measures that will accomplish significant cost…

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10 predictions on commercial energy management by 2020 [infographic]

The Better Business Initiative set quite a few goals for improving energy efficiency in commercial buildings, which consume over 20 percent of all energy in the United States. Check out this infographic to learn more about commercial energy management. (more…)

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