Four reasons VRF may be the HVAC solution for your building
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) is the ideal HVAC technology for facilities that need an energy-efficient solution. Unlike other options, VRF systems can produce 30 to 40 percent energy savings, which is significant when 50 percent of a building’s energy usage comes from its HVAC system.
VRF saves energy because of the way it operates. Essentially, VRF is a ductless system that distributes refrigerant to different zones through refrigerant piping. VRF can control the amount of refrigerant flowing…
Weatherford’s reorganization plan approved by bankruptcy court
Weatherford International PLC (NYSE: WFT), which has its main U.S. office in Houston, has taken a major step forward in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas confirmed the company’s latest plan of reorganization on Sept. 12, according to a press release. The plan’s effective date is expected to occur before the end of the year, per the release, meaning Weatherford could exit bankruptcy less than six months after filing in July.
However,…
Kansas regulators deny Evergy rate increase to fund stake in power plant
The Kansas Corporation Commission denied a rate increase request from Westar Energy Inc. to cover the utility’s purchase of an 8% stake in a coal-fired plant.
The KCC said in a Thursday release that Evergy Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) requested a rate increase to help the company pay for an investment in the Jeffrey Energy Center. Evergy units Westar Energy Inc. and Kansas City Power & Light already owned 92% of the facility, which is about 100 miles northwest of the metro area.
Evergy was created when…
Port Commission, energy stakeholders detail efforts to deepen, widen Houston Ship Channel
The Port of Houston Authority is working with energy stakeholders along the Houston Ship Channel to raise money for the improvements, which the Army Corps of Engineers has priced at $1 billion.
Atlanta Gas Light seeking $92.5 million rate hike
Atlanta Gas Light is seeking a 6% rate increase to pay for more $1 billion in infrastructure improvements to supply a fast-growing Georgia.
Klaber’s Viewpoint: Breaking through the fog on energy
Energy can be a prime sector for manipulation when it comes to media coverage.
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New energy-efficiency standards are coming. Some D.C.’s landlords are balking.
A new plan to cut the District’s carbon emissions in half is going to mean big changes for building owners. Are they up to the challenge?
Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative searches for advisory group members
The Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative is looking for nominations for members of an advisory group.
Launched in 2008, the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative is a partnership between the State of Hawaii and the U.S. Department of Energy that brings business leaders, policy makers and concerned citizens together to lead Hawaii toward its energy goals.
HCEI works to engage all stakeholders through collaborative partnerships. The advisory group in particular, will aim to provide accurate and impartial input…
Bloom or bust: Are this Silicon Valley company’s dreams of clean power fading?
Innovation is hard — and as Bloom Energy has found, it’s even harder when changing regulations and impatient investors are wreaking havoc on your company’s stock.
