Tag: energy demand

Power Struggle: How Facilities Managers Can Mitigate Surging Energy Challenges

By Ali Hickerson, Contributing Writer Mar 11, 2025 Data Centers

Updated: Mar 11, 2025

Energy demands in the U.S. are near historic highs, and prices are slated to soar in many regions. Data centers that power artificial technology (AI) technology are a large contributor to the demand for energy, adding to a complicated web of factors behind this surging trend for power across the country. While facilities managers don’t […]

Six Ways Facilities Managers Can Save Energy During Heat Waves

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jul 27, 2022 Building Controls

Updated: Jul 27, 2022

During heat waves, many homes, offices, and other buildings typically blast their air conditioning in order to stay cool. However, this increased energy demand can put added stress on the power grid and lead to brownouts or blackouts. In order to help provide relief to the grid (and save money), facilities managers should take steps […]