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Greywater Recycling in Plumbing
Washing machines, bathroom sinks, and showers produce wastewater that can be recycled and reused in the home. These gently used waters are called greywater – and they’re not contaminated like blackwater (wastewater that comes from kitchen sinks and toilets). Greywater is easily recycled for non-potable purposes like irrigation and toilet flushing.![](https://creteunited.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-07-11-at-6.02.15 PM.png)
The Tailwinds In Energy Efficiency and Why
Recently, we engaged our President of Energy Efficiency, Eric Sudol, in a discussion around the macroeconomic trends and advances in technology that are accelerating energy efficiency and sustainability in the built environment.
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Types of Security Lighting:Choosing the Best Option for Your Property
Security lighting is critical in helping property owners have peace of mind.
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Beyond the Cubicle: Embracing the Rewards of Skilled Trade Careers (from GMS)
In a world that often emphasizes traditional college paths, the skilled trades industry can go overlooked.
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Refocusing on Safety During National Safety Month
The recent tragic events in Baltimore Harbor remind us of the importance of workplace safety and the potential risks each of us takes working in the commercial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC fields.
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What the New SEC Climate Regulations Mean for Facility Managers
Since the SEC’s new Climate Disclosure rule was announced in early March, the debate about the value of emissions reporting – and exactly how it should be done – has intensified significantly
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Energy Procurement: What you need to know
If you are a commercial building owner or are considering investing in one, you know that there are many things to manage in order to keep the building running at its peak performance. One of the most important things to consider is the electrical status — or lack thereof — of the building.
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How to maintain building compliance in design-build projects
If you are a commercial building owner or are considering investing in one, you know that there are many things to manage in order to keep the building running at its peak performance. One of the most important things to consider is the electrical status — or lack thereof — of the building.
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Electrical Considerations For Commercial Spaces
If you are a commercial building owner or are considering investing in one, you know that there are many things to manage in order to keep the building running at its peak performance. One of the most important things to consider is the electrical status — or lack thereof — of the building.
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Decoding the New GHG Regulations
In recent weeks, the federal government has come out with a variety of new rules in an effort to reduce the impact the buildings have on the climate.
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Helping Schools Breathe Better
Students of all ages spend significant time (potentially one-quarter of each day) inside the classroom.
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What are the pros and cons of ductless HVAC?
Ductless heating and cooling continues to rise in popularity as a high-value, flexible solution for both commercial and residential HVAC needs.
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What do Gaming and Plumbing have in common?
Seems like a funny question. Well, turns out there’s a lot. Because
the future of both lies in the world of augmented reality (AR) and
virtual reality (VR).
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HVAC+R: Cooling Tower Water Use
Cooling towers are used in many commercial and industrial buildings to remove heat from processes or spaces.
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Carbon Credits, Offsets, and Their Markets
Carbon credits are a tradable financial instrument that represent a reduction of one metric ton of carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.
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Why Do Companies Go Solar?
Commercial and Industrial (C&I) businesses have been going solar at a rapid rate… but why?
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Catalyst Case Study
The CATALYST Stand-Alone was applied to 10 packaged rooftop HVAC units serving a multi-use campus in Greenlawn, NY during September of 2023.
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What’s a Commercial Refrigeration Condenser Retrofit?
An air-cooled condenser is the equipment located outside the building that uses fans to reject the heat absorbed in the refrigeration system.
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LED: Phasing Out of Fluorescent Bulbs
Fluorescent light bulbs have been the most common lamp type available to consumers for many years.
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The IRA is Reshaping the World in its First Year
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law in August 2022, has had a transformative impact on the U.S. economy and global clean technology markets since being enacted.
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Fed Rate Increases will Impact Cost of Borrowing for Businesses
This week, the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) increased the Federal Funds Rate to a 22-year high, bringing its key rate to 5.25% – 5.50%.
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EV Charging & Freight Trucks: Revolutionizing Product Delivery
Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming the way we transport goods.
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IRS Releases Guidance on Transferability of Tax Credits
On June 14th, the IRS released new guidance on the expanded tax credit market, offering clarity on various aspects, including:
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ASHRAE Publishes First Zero Energy and Carbon Building Standard
ANSI/ASHRAE’s Publication Standard 228-2023, Standard Method of Evaluating Zero Net Energy and Zero Carbon Building Evaluation Performance, marks a significant step forward in the global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.
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How AI Can Help Improve MEP Design for Efficiency, Cost Savings
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we ALL work. The MEP and energy efficiency categories are benefiting from AI-assisted design leading to more effective and economical MEP distribution plans.
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New Standards and Grants Released for EV Charging Network
On Wednesday, 2/15/2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new standards and updates aimed at creating a more reliable electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the USA, through the deployment of 500,000 EV chargers along U.S. highways throughout the nation.