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Optimize Transfer Switch Settings To Protect Critical-Use Buildings
Do your critical-use buildings have their transfer switch settings optimized? Critical-use buildings—such as hospitals, data centers, prisons, laboratories, and buildings that house industrial processes—utilize generators for backup power. Transfer switches are a...
GBA Promotes 14 Employees
GBA's Chicago, Milwaukee, and New York regional offices recently promoted 14 staff members: Doug Frey, PE, LEED AP, was promoted to Associate Vice President. Aaron Eisenmann and Anthony Papapietro, EIT, were promoted to Associate. Corey Sweeney; Gregori “Greg” Tayco,...
Refrigerant Phase-Downs: What You Need To Know
GBA is occasionally asked about the potential impact of upcoming phase-downs of some common HFC refrigerants, including R410A. In 1988, the U.S. Senate unanimously ratified the Montreal Protocol, which led to a phase out of CFC refrigerants responsible for damage to...
ComEd Recognizes GBA as Outstanding Energy Efficiency Provider
Electrical utility ComEd has praised GBA’s work across its Energy Efficiency incentive program, honoring GBA with the 2022 Energy Efficiency Service Provider (EESP) Award and the 2022 Most Savings of the Year Award. The EESP designation is given to the Service...
GBA Promotes Five Employees
GBA's Chicago regional office promoted five staff members at the recent semi-annual meeting: Kevin Vander Klay, PE, QCxP, LEED AP, was promoted to Associate. Heather Beaudoin, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CEM, BEMP, GBE, was promoted to Associate. Abigail Steimel, CEM, was...
Key Weather Considerations for PV Design
Electrical designers must be conscious of environmental factors that will impact electrical equipment, including temperature, wind, snow, and so on. This is especially critical for photovoltaic (PV) installations where a large portion of the system will be subjected...