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in the Green Procurement CompilationLearn & Plan Topics
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Energy & Atmosphere
Buildings and facilities rely on the operation of mechanical systems and electrical systems to maintain a high level of indoor environmental qual...
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Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is most simply described as the conditions inside the building. It includes air quality, but also access to da...
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Materials & Resources
In the construction and day-to-day operations of buildings, many materials and resources are used and a great deal of waste is generated. The m...
Building Automation System
A building automation system (BAS) is used to monitor and control building components and systems. BAS can integrate the operation of fans, pumps, heating/cooling equipment, dampers, mixing boxes, thermostats, and other devices. Monitoring and optimizing temperature, pressure, humidity, and flow rates are key functions of modern building automation systems.
FEMP Training - Building Automation Systems for Existing Federal Facilities
Whole Building Systems
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HVAC - Example Questions
Does the building have building automation systems (BAS)?
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Submetering - System Impact on Humans
Submeters offer an exciting look into a building's energy consumption. While submetering systems by themselves have no direct impact on resource use...
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Submetering - System Bundling
Submetering technology can work independently to track specific utility information or consumption for a system or space, however, its potential is ...
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HVAC - Commissioning
The process of ensuring that your building is operating properly starts with commissioning. In general, commissioning is the process of ensuring tha...
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HVAC - System Specific Maintenance
The Federal Energy Management Program’s guide Operations & Maintenance Best Practices has detailed guidance and checklists on the maintena...
Materials
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Filtration System
Reduce waste by providing water dispensers that filter water. Under-sink water filters and instant hot water dispensers can be incorporated into ... -
Entrance Mats
Entrance Mats located at the main doors of the building, either on the exterior or interior, trap the contaminants from foot traffic. Dust, dirt ... -
Overhead Air Distribution
Overhead air distribution is the most common approach to mixing and delivering conditioned air to a space, though the delivery method can vary from ...