CoolSys Energy Design specializes in designing energy-efficient and low emissions systems for commercial and industrial buildings. We interviewed Ben Rosenzweig, PE, Vice President, and General Manager at CoolSys Energy Design (CED), to understand why CoolSys Energy Design stands out as…
Engineer explains California’s latest energy code updates The California Energy Commission’s recent update to the state’s energy code (Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6 and 11), known simply as Title 24) went into effect on January 1, 2023….
By Ben Rosenzweig, PE, Vice President and General Manager Every three years, the California Energy Commission updates the state’s Energy Code (known simply as Title 24) to increase energy efficiency in new and existing buildings. The most…
Solar Power & Energy Storage for Power Grid Protection Images of a shivering toddler clutching a teddy bear and flashlight come to mind when you think of the electricity crisis that left at least 4.5 million Texans without heat in…
With the rising cost of crude oil and growing concerns about climate change, federal/state regulators and car/truck manufacturers alike are steering away from gas-powered vehicles. There are nearly two million electric vehicles on the roads in the US and that…
With quickly accelerating fears of the global impact of climate change, national and international legislation aims to replace the use of synthetic refrigerants with natural ones such as carbon dioxide and propane. “I think people are finally starting to wake…
by Ken Philipson, Senior Electrical Designer In October 2012, Superstorm Sandy slammed into the East Coast, leaving behind massive power outages and creating a wakeup call for many eastern retailers. This was like the shot heard around the world, and the…
by Suresh Patel, Senior Mechanical Designer The majority of today’s commercial and residential heating, cooling and ventilation systems rely on centralized HVAC units and sheet metal ducts to effectively achieve thermal comfort. While this is the industry standard, it is…
by Carvas John, CPD If you’re like most people, you probably visit a grocery store or supermarket on a regular basis — or, more recently, you may have turned to grocery pickup or delivery as a literal lifeline during the…
by Peter Arvay, PE, CEM Last fall, the New Jersey state legislature passed a comprehensive law that makes it easier for condo owners to install or access onsite charging stations for their electric vehicles. There are provisions in the law for…
