The First Step Toward Sustainability– Energy Audits and Master Planning Enhance Laboratory Sustainability

The First Step Toward Sustainability-- Energy Audits and Master Planning Enhance Laboratory Sustainability
The following is based on an article authored by Zach Platsis, a Technical Specialist with SSOE’s Sustainable and Renewable Solutions Group. It appeared as the cover story in Laboratory Design magazine in July 2009. To read the original article, go to www.ssoe.com/labarticle. More than ever, companies are trying to reduce operating costs while minimizing the amount of capital needed to do so. In many laboratories, one key cost cutting tactic is to develop more sustainable and energy-efficient facilities and processes. Since implementing these programs has the potential to save 25% or more in operating and maintenance expenses, it should be a high priority initiative. State and federal incentive programs can offset some of the capital cost of these projects and should be one factor in your cost equation. But to really stretch your dollars in the area of lab infrastructure, you need to take a holistic approach. A basic energy audit and improvement plan will help you reduce energy costs by identifying the “low hanging fruit.” However, if you only go that far, you run the risk of missing significant opportunities to maximize your investment. The solution is to develop a complete energy master plan. Continue Reading →

Area Development Online /Site and Facility Planning Magazine Article: “Beneficial Strategies for Sustainable Food Processing”

Area Development Online /Site and Facility Planning Magazine Article: "Beneficial Strategies for Sustainable Food Processing"
This joint article by SSOE's Dan Messinger, PE, PMP, Senior Project Manager, and Michael Eschenbrenner, Senior Mechanical Designer,explains how the ability to manage water and natural gas resources in food manufacturing and processing facilities is key to cost-effective sustainability practices. Continue Reading →

Food Engineering Magazine Article: “The Changing Face of Site Selection”

Food Engineering Magazine Article: "The Changing Face of Site Selection"
This article highlights how food and beverage manufacturers must plan for change when selecting processing facility sites in today's volatile economy. SSOE's Vince DiPofi, PE is interviewed. Continue Reading →

Food Engineering Magazine Article: “South Asian Community Focuses on Food Production”

Food Engineering Magazine Article: "South Asian Community Focuses on Food Production"
This article highlights Pearl City Food Port, an SSOE-designed project in India that enables food manufacturers to gain faster, easier access to the Asian consumer market. Continue Reading →

NBC affiliate WNWO story “SSOE shines light on solar power, environment”

NBC affiliate WNWO story "SSOE shines light on solar power, environment"
In his Green Report, reporter Michael Schlesinger highlights SSOE's efforts in alternative energy. SSOE's Jerry Carter, Business Leader of Sustainable and Renewable Solutions; Tim Bolbach, PE, Master Engineer; and Glen Blohm, CFM, Facility Manager are interviewed. Continue Reading →