QA Graphics' award winning Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard® (EEED), educates building occupants with energy data and green building features using a kiosk or desktop, tablet, or mobile device. Engaging occupants helps ensure successful execution of your energy reduction goals. This is done …
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QA Graphics's New HTML Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard Built to Showcase an Iowa Nature Center
QA Graphics is excited to announce the creation of an HTML Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard (EEED) that will be housed at the Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. September 15-18th is the grand opening weekend where an open house will be held for the Amazing Space at the Indian …
5 Challenges facing Facility Managers
Everyone faces challenges in their jobs and facility managers are no exception. Luckily, with each challenge there are opportunities to rise to the occasion and gain a competitive advantage while finding sustainable solutions for the long term benefit of the industry. Here are 5 of the the …
What is LEED?
Pay attention and you'll probably notice LEED Certified signs on many of the public buildings you frequent. From gas stations to office buildings, more companies are choosing to follow "green" practices. Short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED is a credit based system that …
Sustainability Mythbusters
We loyally read the environmental news site, Environmental Leader, here at the office. I recently came across “Sustainability Mythbusters” a series of 6 articles provided by Schneider Electric’s Global Sustainability Services team. The series explores common misconceptions related to the …
Engaging Occupants for Energy Efficiency
The industry is increasingly emphasizing how occupants should be included in an organization’s long-term building efficiency goals. The U.S. Department of Energy has found that commercial buildings account for nearly 36% of all energy used in the U.S. With building occupants accounting for nearly …