Author: Michael Wilson, AFFLINK

A Pill for Every Ill and the Precautionary Principle with Facility Cleaning

By Michael Wilson, AFFLINK May 31, 2022 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: May 31, 2022

In the 1950s, benzodiazepine drugs were first introduced by pharmaceutical manufacturers. These drugs were found to treat a wide range of problems, including anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, muscle spasms, nervous tics, even ringing in the ears, better known as tinnitus. By the 1960s, the most famous of all the “benzos,” as they were called, was […]

The Top U.S. Cities for ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff May 25, 2022 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: May 25, 2022

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its annual “Top Cities” list, spotlighting the cities with the greatest number of ENERGY STAR certified commercial and multifamily buildings in 2021. Los Angeles leads with nearly 650 ENERGY STAR certified buildings. Close behind is Washington, D.C., with nearly 500 buildings, followed by Atlanta in third place. […]

Better Buildings Initiative Surpasses $15B in Energy Savings

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff May 20, 2022 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: May 20, 2022

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a total $15.3 billion in energy savings through the Better Buildings Initiative, a public-private partnership with more than 900 businesses, state and local governments, utilities, housing authorities, and other organizations across the United States pursuing ambitious energy, waste, water, and/or greenhouse gas reduction goals and sharing their solutions. […]