Do you find yourself regularly searching through your emails trying to find information from your project foreman that you know you read, but just can’t remember what exactly it said? Think about how much waste this activity contains. Can you imagine if you were organized in a way where you could dramatically reduce the number of times you have to rummage through your email folders? Or even better, can you imagine if all of your…
This month’s bright idea is geared towards providing a simple twist on a common lighting control method. One simple solution is aimed at using bright light to trigger easy savings for you with no sacrifice of comfort. I’m talking about indoor photo cells and here’s how they can work for you or your building. Daylight harvesting is a technique that is gaining popularity in the commercial industry and now has a place for residential applications…
With Spring weather fading and summer right around the corner, many of us in Arizona are starting to prepare for those dreaded energy statements that can almost triple in a few short weeks. The staff at Jenco may not be able to control the temperatures outside but we can offer a few tips for the inside to help you drive down those peak costs: For the office: Set sleep modes on your computers to minimize…
Control Engineering is excited to announce the completion of another successful project with National Bank of Arizona. This ground-up facility is located in the historic town of Bisbee, Arizona, and was similar in style to the previously completed Florence and Chino Valley sites. The facility utilizes a custom build automation system that has been engineered specifically to the customer’s needs. The building template includes the following: Interior and exterior lighting controls based on weather schedules,…
Did you know that there are added benefits to performing a lighting retrofit in your building? We’ve talked about the savings obtained with reducing energy and maintenance costs, but are you aware that there are tax credits that can also be applied for? Currently the Federal Government has opportunities available for commercial building owners to receive tax deductions for qualified energy efficiency upgrades to their building. These are calculated based on the amount of energy…
Each month we take a little time to focus on energy-saving tips and techniques for the workplace or home. This month we’re going to change directions and provide an offer that takes care of a different need. We’re talking about convenience! With the growing use of mobile devices you’d have to search far and wide to find somebody that didn’t have a Smartphone, tablet or app-enabled gadget on them. We use these tools for entertainment,…