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Tom Arnold

Saving money through price response
Saving money through price response

Will evolving demand response programs structured as prices push deeper in the commercial rate base? What are the lessons for facility professionals?

A short history of demand charges (and how to trim yours)
A short history of demand charges (and how to trim yours)

Demand charges have been with us for over 100 years. Take a spin through some technology that hasn't changed much since the Victorian Era, and find out how to save a bundle on your bills.

Getting fashion advice from your facility manager
Getting fashion advice from your facility manager

Active energy management means indoor temperatures may float a few degrees. Our free two-day advance notice for PDP events helps occupants prepare.

Six tips for more effective energy competitions
Six tips for more effective energy competitions

Energy competitions don't save much energy. But they do create advocates for active energy management, and draw executive attention to your team's efforts.

The Philosopher Kings
The Philosopher Kings

A charming documentary offers an insider's view of one of the most essential -- but overlooked -- building functions

What the death of CBECS means for you
What the death of CBECS means for you

The DOE has shuttered its national survey of building energy use. We offer some suggestions to building managers in need of benchmarks.