Posts By

Tom Arnold

Start me up!
Start me up!

How interval data can help optimize building start time

Dude, where’s my “climate dividend”?
Dude, where’s my “climate dividend”?

A promising carbon pricing program in California could help fund energy efficiency -- but probably won't. If you're a commercial customer, don't expect much except higher rates.

Pull the plug on excess energy use
Pull the plug on excess energy use

Big savings are available to those who estimate, benchmark, and take action on their plug load.

Models and cocktail parties
Models and cocktail parties

Statistical analysis lets you listen more carefully to what your building is saying

What’s the point of the Green Button?
What’s the point of the Green Button?

This voluntary industry initiative is stirring up lots of innovation that will benefit commercial energy managers.

Looking for peak performance at the Olympics
Looking for peak performance at the Olympics

Real-time energy data is available for the Olympic stadiums. See if there are any lessons that can be applied to your building.