In recent years, energy-efficient T-8 lighting technologies were prominently used for lighting retrofit projects inside and outside commercial buildings and facilities. Over relatively short periods of time, the energy savings from these T-8 lamps paid for themselves, and that, in…
At CLS Facility Services, clients and prospects often ask us questions about evolving efficiencies in the world of HVAC. Do newer units run more efficiently than their predecessors of just a few years ago? Are they more environmentally friendly? Could…
Consider the light bulb. In recent years, the federal government has tried to convince Americans that a modern $3.50 compact fluorescent bulb is actually more economical in the long run than a four-pack of 99-cent incandescent bulbs. One bulb fits…
A sound preventive maintenance (PM) program can help to ensure that HVAC equipment runs smoothly and efficiently. That said, unit breakdowns do occur, and if cooling is needed until that time when your unit gets fixed or replaced, know that…
When most people think of August, they think…hot. From coast to coast, north and south, it’s critical to keep interior spaces cool during these dog days of summer. Not surprisingly, August’s heat can tax HVAC systems, sometimes to the point…
In our previous post, we mentioned that the primary function of HVAC cloud EMS is measuring temperature deltas and sending alerts about potential issues. But it also measures run and cycle times which, in the end, actually creates a profile of the…
Just a few years ago, if we told you that, for the price of a programmable commercial thermostat, you could buy and install a cloud Energy Management System (EMS) for an HVAC unit, and save big-time on repair and energy…
The number 13 is traditionally viewed as unlucky. But in the world of HVAC, it can be a real benefit to you. That’s because 13 key questions can help you, as a commercial facility manager, understand which vendor is best…
We’ve said it from the inception of this blog in 2013, and throughout our 44 years in business: Preventive maintenance (PM) plays an essential role in keeping your HVAC unit or units running smoothly and efficiently for years on end….
In concluding our blog series on lighting retrofits, we want to recap the many benefits of these projects, including some of the hidden benefits that are often overlooked. Though energy savings will always be the driving force behind lighting retrofit…
At CLS Facility Services, we talk with building owners and managers every day. In the course of our conversations, we find that many owners and managers view lighting retrofits as primarily interior projects. Exterior retrofits, it turns out, are often…
When it comes to interior lighting retrofits, the cost of waiting can quickly add up. With the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) quickly phasing out T12 ballasts and lamps, those outdated technologies seem to cost companies more money each day. Converting…
