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Current Conversations on MyFacilitiesNet:Why FMs Should Be Interested in Energy Storage Mention energy storage, and the first thing many people think of is batteries. That's not the whole story for FMs — who can also use thermal storage and flywheels to store energy. But there is certainly a great deal of interest in improving battery technology, with plenty of R&D dollars backing that interest. Click through to learn why FMs should be interested in energy storage, as well as some of the biggest challenges for facility managers. With all the legal obligations regarding gender neutral bathrooms, facility managers can be forgiven if they don't take time today to sort it all out. Building Operating Management has an article for those of you ready to begin the process. In the meantime, take a look at what I think is the best bathroom sign ever. A group of high school students in British Columbia designed it for their school. Check it out, and let me know what you think. An FM's Guide to VRF Technology Variable refrigerant flow systems — better known as VRFs — may be today's hottest HVAC technology option. VRF systems can provide simultaneous heating and cooling, precise and flexible control, and energy-efficient performance. A key to their effectiveness is their ability to meet varying space loads by varying the refrigerant flows. Click through to learn more about the technology itself and best practices for applying it.
Successful Strategies for Plumbing Upgrades Are you ready to embark on a plumbing upgrade? Read my Facility Maintenance Decisions article and get the manufacturer's perspective before you begin any work.
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