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Heat Island Effect

Cities tend to be warmer than rural locations. This is typically due to the infrastructure built within a city, such as buildings and roads, which absorb heat from the sun and slowly release it during the day and into the night. This is known as the heat island effect. The heat increases local temperatures. Heat Islands can be reduced by installing cool roofs and other surfaces with a high albedo. 

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  • Green Procurement - Workspaces - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...equipment. Because this equipment gives off heat, additional cooling and ventilation...and exhaust devices, large pieces of heat-generating equipment, and fail-safe
    https://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › workspaces
  • Submetering - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...a regular and daily basis is most effective for improving energy conservation...equipment before occupants observe adverse effects in utility bills, as well as system
    https://sftool.gov › plan › submetering › gas
  • Framework Step 1: Identify - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...supply chains, agencies can most effectively prioritize the at-risk supply chains...can affect supply chains are: Extreme heat waves Changes in temperature (e.g.,
    https://sftool.gov › plan › 557 › framework-step-1-identify
  • O&M > Submetering - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...as reducing unnecessary lighting, heating loads, optimizing equipment schedules...portfolios, perform life cycle cost effective energy management projects, and monitor
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 95 › submetering › o-m-impact
  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    Description Deep Fryers require energy to heat oil to high temperatures. They also
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2134 › deep-fryer
  • Mandates / Standards > Submetering - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...energy and water meters where cost-effective and appropriate. Relation to Submetering:...Submetering: energy meters, cost effectiveness Energy Independence and Security
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 90 › submetering › relevant-mandates-and-rating-systems
  • System Bundling > Lighting - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...into the space during the winter, when heat from the sun is beneficial, and block...Consider these strategies and other cost-effective upgrades: Occupancy sensors save
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 4 › lighting › system-bundling
  • System Bundling > IEQ - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...education program can be the most cost-effective means of ensuring occupant comfort...education program can be the most cost-effective means of ensuring occupant comfort
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 33 › ieq › system-bundling
  • Title of presentation

    ...intended.  Energy efficiency is a cost effective way to save money, support job growth...challenges  Energy efficiency: many cost effective opportunities  But persistent barriers
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-tools › 9 Kristin Tadonio - Cross-Sector EE Opportunities.pdf
  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...since aluminum is a good conductor of heat. Look for thermally improved aluminum
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2109 › aluminum-frame
  • MaterialDetails - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...flow allowing for the minimization of heat gain and glare. Tips O+M Tips Use cleaning
    https://sftool.gov › material › 2016 › skylights-solar-tubes
  • PowerPoint Presentation

    ...systems, which are the primary source of heating incoming cold water supply. Cold Water...systems, which are the primary source of heating incoming cold water supply. DHW Generation
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › Hot Water Temperature Maintenance Efficiency Opportunities.pdf
  • Slide 1

    ...portfolio Approach Identify most effective GEB strategies for GSA to save on...tube retrofit X Heating and Cooling Electric resistance heating staging X X Zone
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-policies-strategies › 4 - Sandler-Hydras GEB talk for ISWG 12-5-19 v5.pdf
  • Slide 1

    ...control software Made use of wasted heat Made use of the sun Current Facility...Year 8 Months A Year 4 Months A Year heat Indoor Test Bays Server & Electrical
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › BBFA Winner BGNDRF_ RShaw SHolland updtd May 2015.pdf
  • Slide 1

    Appraisal Foundation Improving Effectiveness of Federal Incentives Federal Leadership...chilled-water plants Use of free cooling Heat recovery On-site generation Including
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › 6 Steve Keppler - Better Buildings Challenge Data Centers.pdf
  • Green Procurement - Federal Requirements - Low-emissivity (low-e) Window Film - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...02/27/24 Low-e film blocks direct solar heat to reduce summer cooling demand, and
    https://sftool.gov › greenprocurement › green-products › 1 › construction-materials › 1756 › low-emissivity-low-e-window-film › 0
  • Cafeteria - Details View - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...coffee machine that does not continually heat water duing nonbusiness hours. Offer...can be employed to minimize glare and heat gain. Click Design Guidance to View
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-workspace › 88 › cafeteria
  • A new era for green building codes

    ...to reduce landscape impact, urban heat island, light pollution and storm water
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-policies-strategies › Persily-Walls 189_IgCC to ISWG 1-25-18.pdf
  • N232

    Exterior and interior shades reduce solar heat gain m at er ia ls Reuse Emphasized...year round  Energy efficient heat exchangers heat water for wall mounted radiators
    https://sftool.gov › Content › attachments › Iswg › iswg-case-studies › NASA Ames Sustainability Base_SDianati Nov 2012.pdf
  • Resources > HVAC - GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool

    ...immediately! Your choice of fuels for heating also has a tremendous impact on energy
    https://sftool.gov › explore › green-building › section › 44 › hvac › resources-impact

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