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07/22/2013

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07/18/2013

THE BENEFITS OF ECM - ELEMCO'S ENERGY COST MANAGER

Metering and Billing Panel
Features:
* Monitor real-time energy usage from utility meters, equipment electrical panels, and subpanels
* See and analyze energy data online
* Respond automatically or manually to Demand
* Response requests from electrical energy providers
* Exchange data with a SNAP PAC System, OPC or
Modbus/TCP systems and SQL databases
* Communicate over standard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet or
Wireless LAN (802.11a, b, or g) or both
Overview:
The Metering and Billing Panel is a self-contained metering and billing solution for small to medium size facilities. The system consists of a data collection unit, Display, & Printer (See Sample Invoice below) all in one enclosure; which collects the data for two different applications of many depending on users needs:
A Configuration can be for a single Tenant or Five different Tenants.
A. Tenant(s) Multi use:
1. One Ct’d Input on One or more electrical Feeders
2. Demand Response output(s)
3. One to Four Pulse inputs for:
A. Other electric meters
B. Pulse inputs from Energy usage on equipment
C. Pulse inputs from water meter
D. Pulse inputs from gas meter
E. Pulse input from any pulse output meter

A. Individual Tenants:
4. One Ct’d Input on One or more electrical Feeders
5. One to Four Pulse inputs from electric meter(s) with a pulse output (supplied by Customer or purchased as an option):
B. Customize Inputs:
6. One Ct’d Input on One or more electrical Feeders
7. One to Four Pulse inputs from any pulse output meter (supplied by Customer or purchased as an option):

During the course of the month the user can view the consumption and peak demand. At the end of the month the system automatically generate a receipt for the month’s consumption. The receipt produced indicates the consumption amount, the peak demand, and costs. Also on the receipt are the Tenant/Department information, the meter information, and the remit to information. A 12 month history is also displayed for historical reference.
The end user can configure each meter and tenant through password protected menus. When configuring a tenant you input the tenants Name and Contact information, the tenant meter is configured by indicating the measured medium, electric, gas, water, steam, etc, a unit value per pulse is configured along with the cost associated with the units of consumption and demand. Service charges can also be applied to the total cost; these service charges can be a fixed value or based on total consumption.

07/11/2013

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07/04/2013

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06/27/2013

5 Tips to Save Money by Greening Your Commute

With the summer months upon us, it’s a known fact that we travel more during the time of the year.

One commonly known way to make your travel more eco-friendly would be to drive a hybrid car, but that's not the only way to go green on the road. Here are five easy green travel tips to lessen your environmental impact and save money on transportation costs, without having to buy a new car.
Slow down. Simply driving slower can conserve fuel and significantly increase your car's efficiency. That means avoid driving fast on the highway, jackrabbit starts and quick stops. In fact, aggressive driving can lower your gas mileage by 33% at highway speeds according to the Department of Energy. Lighten your load. The more weight you carry in your vehicle, the more energy you consume. For example, don't carry golf clubs in your car's trunk everyday if you aren't planning to hit the links. Get a tune-up. Be sure to get regular maintenance checks and oil changes, which will help your car use less fuel and cut down on emissions. Check tire pressure, hoses, filters and spark plugs on a regular basis. Cars with well-maintained engines and properly inflated tires could save up to $0.26/per gallon of gas. Avoid driving when possible. Of course, avoiding driving altogether is the greenest way to approach transportation. Whenever possible, consider walking or biking to your destination. Take public transportation regularly, or participate in a car sharing program. Stay home. Get creative to find ways to keep your car off the road. For instance, plan your dinner menus a week or two in advance and do all your grocery shopping in one trip for one or two weeks. Rather than going out for a movie, make popcorn and watch one at home.
Think about how you can apply some of these tips to your week and you'll be on the road to becoming a green commuter in no time.

06/25/2013

The Three Key parts of the Energy Pyramid
1. Energy Conservation
2. Energy Efficiency
3. Renewable Energy

06/20/2013

Green Living Is Easier Than You Think
• Doing your part by living green at home is easier than you might think and the results are far-reaching. The more energy efficient your home is, the more money you'll save and the bigger your positive impact on the environment.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), minor changes in energy usage by Americans in 2008 resulted in a savings of $19 billion and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the amount created by 29 million cars.

Make a few changes in the following areas, and you can reap the economic, health and safety benefits of going green. Read these eco-friendly living tips and learn what going green can mean for you.

Energy Efficient Homes
o Audit - To be successful in saving energy at home, start by having a home energy audit conducted by professional Home Energy Auditor. Such a procedure involves having your home professionally inspected to see how efficiently it uses energy and to identify areas in the home where improvements can be made. According to the EPA, such improvements can save significantly on monthly energy bills.
o For starters unplug all of those vampire power draining cell phone and other chargers, non critical appliances that have any kind of digital display such as coffee pots, toaster ovens TV’s DVD players, Cable box. etc. If you see any kind of light glowing it is draining power.

o Cooling and heating - About half of your energy costs go toward heating and cooling. It's simple to reduce your energy footprint and improve air quality, which is good for your health.

• Change your filter every three months
• Have your HVAC system tuned up yearly
• Seal your heating and cooling ducts and check your roof insulation.
• Install a programmable thermostat
o Limit lighting - Considering that lighting accounts for about 15% of your home's electric use, making changes in this area can result in substantial energy savings.

• Replace incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient ENERGY STAR® compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs, which last up to 10 times longer and use 75% less electricity.
• Consider occupancy sensors that turn lights off when you leave a room to save energy. Outdoor motion-sensor lighting also saves energy and improves safety.
o Windows - According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Envelope and Windows R&D Programs, windows in the United States cost consumers approximately $35 billion per year in energy. Today's energy-efficient, insulated windows could cut that total by half.
Water

o Stop leaky faucets - A dripping faucet may seem harmless, but you'd be surprised at how much water is lost. According to the U.S. Geological Survey's Water Science School, one faucet that drips 4 drips per minute wastes 138 gallons of water a year.

o Replace old toilets - Toilets manufactured before 1994 use up to five gallons per flush compared to 1.6 gallons for newer toilets. According to Savingwater.org, replacing an old toilet can save up to 10,500 gallons of water each year, depending on utility rates and usage habits.

o Maintain appliances - Appliances can sprout leaks because of aging materials, improper connections or ruptured hoses. Sometimes leaks can go unnoticed for weeks, wasting water and potentially causing damage to your home. Be sure to check your water heater, washing machine, refrigerator and other appliances regularly.

Building Materials

If you will be building a new home or renovating, it's possible to go green in your building materials choices. Ask about the use of recycled steel, insulated concrete forms, plant-based polyurethane rigid foam, straw bales, cool roofing and recycled wood/plastic composite lumber.

Go Solar?

When it comes to powering your home, solar energy may be a possibility. You must live in an area that receives adequate sunlight and have a roof that isn't shaded. The cost of converting to solar can also be prohibitive, but there are currently federal, state and local tax credits and rebates available for those who choose to go solar, and the overall price is expected to continue to drop.

06/17/2013

At Elemco Building Controls we have a vast amount of Monitoring & Testing Services and Equipment to keep your buildings running efficiently and reliably.

Testing Services

A. Infrared Scanning

1. Motors
2. Electrical Equipment
3. Compressors
4. Steam Systems and Components

B. Eddy Current Testing

1. Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
2. Water Tube – Condensers, Evaporators

C. Power Quality

1. Voltage
2. Current
3. Sags
4. Swells
5. Balance
6. Harmonics

D. Air Quality, Air Particle, Air Flow

1. Temperature, Humidity
2. Velocity, Distribution, Flow, Balancing
3. Outside Air Exchange
4. Building Air Pressure, Filtration
5. Air Borne Particle
6. CO, CO2

E. Water & Energy Flow

1. Water Loops
2. Condenser
3. Evaporator
4. Primary, Secondary

F. Vibration (Once a year test)

G. Breaker and Overload protection equipment testing

H. Motor, & Cable Insulation testing

06/07/2013

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE ON YOUR HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM IS KEY TO SAVING MONEY AND DOWN TIME.
Whether you are looking for an annual system check up or quarterly maintenance on your equipment, at Elemco Building Controls we’ve got you covered. Our licensed technicians go through dozens of items on our inspection checklist and provide you with a thorough report on the work performed and the condition of the equipment. We track all work performed on each piece of equipment so we can provide you with detailed records that will indicate which pieces of equipment are showing excessive wear and may need be replaced. Our goal is to provide affordable preventative maintenance programs for your heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. By managing your equipment needs you will save money. Savings can be realized in the following ways:
• Reduce utility costs
o Dirty condenser coil can increase utility costs by 5-35%.
o Dirty evaporator coil can increase utility costs by 5-40%.
o Low refrigerant charge can increase utility costs by 10-40%.
o Dirty filters can increase utility costs by 10-50%
• Reduce chance of breakdowns and costly downtimes
• Extend equipment longevity
• Reduce repair costs
• Improved indoor air quality and comfort for your employees and tenants

05/20/2013

STANDBY GENERATORS KEEP THE POWER ON IN YOUR HOUSE

A standby generator operates automatically when the power goes out to supply your home with electrical power. Depending on the size generator installed, you may have enough power to keep some essential appliances operating, or supply full power to the entire house. Consider the following scenario.
THE POWER OUTAGE

Violent storms can cause prolonged power outages.
A fast moving storm passes through an area with 75 mile per hour winds and torrential rains. Trees fall on power lines throughout your neighborhood and leave you without power. The local electric utility estimates that 1 million customers are without electricity and it will take a week or more to repair all the damage. In the meantime, basements are flooding and 100 degree sweltering heat has many residents seeking shelter in hotels, with relatives, or just sweating it out in their homes.
Such was the case in August in the summer of 2011 in and the tri-state area from hurricane Irene. Food spoiled in refrigerators, freezers thawed out, and ice sold at premium prices, since most people and even more businesses did not have generators.
While driving through neighborhoods in the aftermath of the storms, it became evident that some utility customers were better prepared than others. Here and there, a few homes were lit with lights in the evening – home generators supplied the power and could be heard running from the street.
No one will forget anytime soon the effects of Super Storm Sandy in late October of 2012, put out the lights for an estimated 3-5 million east-coast utility customers Utility crews worked around the clock in both cases, but it was still more than a week before power was restored for all customers.
The National Weather Station is forecasting a very active hurricane season for the East Coast this year. Even with a portable generator, the problem of just finding gas was a nightmare.
THE STANDBY GENERATOR
Losing power is more than an inconvenience. Perishable food spoils. Sump pumps don’t operate and flooded basements become ripe environments where mold and mildew flourish. Heat in urban areas can kill, and has in any number of cases throughout the country. Medical equipment also fails in a power emergency and without standby generators, the only choice is to leave or do without the equipment, an option not available for home bound people who rely on their medical equipment for oxygen, hospital style beds, Emergency wheel chair lifts, and other critical medical needs.
A power outage without a backup generator can mean countless dollars in groceries going to waste.
Unlike portable generators, standby generators for a home are capable of supplying a considerable amount of power. This type of generator can keep your air conditioner or furnace working, your sump pump running, and the refrigerator and freezer on. Add in a few lights and a television and you’re ready to ride out a power outage in comfort. Best of all, the unit will automatically start up and switch the electric supply from the electric utility lines to the standby generator, ensuring your home is kept safe even if you are out of town Standby Generators fuelled by natural gas won’t need refueling and will continue to operate as long as there is a natural gas supply.
BE PREPARED WITH A GENERATOR
Being prepared in a power outage with a generator makes a big difference. Standby generators will keep your home supplied with power to keep critical systems such as heat, refrigeration, pumps and medical equipment operating. Elemco Building Controls carries a complete line of standby home and commercial generators for sale, and finding one to fit your home and your budget could never be easier. Selection guides help you choose a generator that fits the specific needs of your home. By determining what your needs are and choosing a home generator based on those needs, you won’t be over or under powered and will enjoy the security of having electrical power when outages extend into days or even weeks.

05/13/2013

ElLEMCO – SUBMETER BOOM AND GREEN BUILDING

THE RISE OF THE GREEN CITY AND WITH IT,
THE RISE IF THE SUBMETER
It’s a global phenomenon we’ve been predicting for years here at Elemco, and it’s starting to take shape rapidly: with the rising awareness that tomorrow’s cities and towns need to be planned with sustainable “green” technology in mind, there’s been a correspondent, growing awareness of just how much power gets consumed in the office or at home; as well as a demand for devices that allow one to monitor and regulate energy consumption. According to a new report from clean energy research firm Pike Energy, worldwide shipments of high-tech building submeters will grow astronomically this decade from the current figures. As LEED and BREEAM certification incentives become more widely known, and given that the sustainable housing market is set to grow into an $84 billion juggernaut by 2020, it’s only logical to conclude that 24/7 electricity monitoring will play a key role.
Certification programs like LEED and BREEAM have become popularized in the world’s imagination, and not a moment too soon: the 2000s saw a decade of rampant urban development and sprawl (both upwards and outwards) that boggles the mind. Examples are to be found everywhere. Dubai, in the UAE, grew from having a population of 225,000 in the early nineties to one that is now estimated at well over 2 million – a tenfold increase. Shenzhen, once a small fishing village at the mouth of the Pearl River Delta in China, has leapfrogged – since the 1980s – into becoming one of the largest cities in the world, with over 10 million residents and counting. While the reason behind the staggering growth of these two cities is vastly disparate, the overall effect remains much the same: the United Arab Emirates is ranked as having the highest per capita carbon footprint in the world, ahead of even the United States. And the Pearl River Delta of China, where one third of the world’s total manufacturing output is located, is one of the most spend-happy areas of Earth in terms of energy consumption.
Eventually, the need to reduce energy consumption will come back to haunt cities like these; in fact it already has. Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, is slated to become the first carbon-neutral neighborhood on the planet. Not to be outdone by its UAE neighbor, Dubai has launched an initiative for a “Sustainable City” to be modeled after a sustainable project begun at U.C. Davis in Northern California. The future of the market – and of the planet – depends on the adoption of green standards and green technology. It’s nice to know that we at Elemco are ahead of the curve both in terms of the technology we provide, and the green values we promote. Contact us today to see how you can bring your own Building or Business to the “lead” of the LEED pack.

04/25/2013

IMMEDIATE JOB OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE AT ELEMCO
POSITION: HVAC SERVICE ENGINEER

POSITION LOCATION: NEW JERSEY

CITY: HILLSBOROUGH

SPECIALTY FIELD: COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, and PROCESS

MINIMUM TRAINING/EDUCATION REQUIRED: TRADE SCHOOL

MINIMUM YEARS EXPERIENCE: THREE YEARS EXPERIENCE

COMPANY BENEFITS: MEDICAL, PROFIT SHARING/PENSION, VEHICLE, SICK PAY, and VACATION PAY, PAID HOLIDAYS

TO QUALIFY, YOUR BACKGROUND SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING BUT NOT NECESSARILY ALL ITEMS:

A. TELETROL, HONEYWELL CONTROLS TRAINING
B. GRAPHICS TRAINING
C. PROGRAMMING TRAINING (C, JavaScript)
D. CAD TRAINING (VISIO, AutoCAD LITE)
E. ALLEN BRADLEY PLC HARDWARE TRAINING
F. ALLEN BRADLEY PLC PROGRAMMING TRAINING
G. CERTIFICATIONS (REFRIGERANT HANDLING A MUST)

BE FAMILIAR WITH:

A. NETWORK TECHNOLOGY. (ETHERNET ARCHITECTURE, COMPONENTS AND CABLING)
B. HTML AND OTHER WEB TECHNOLOGIES
C. INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
D. XML TECHNOLOGY
E. BACnet TECHNOLOGY AND SPECIFICATIONS
F. LONWORKS TECHNOLOGY AND SPECIFICATIONS
G. HVAC EXPERIENCE:

1. KNOWLEDGE OF HVAC SYSTEMS
2. KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND BUILDING ENERGY USE
3. KNOWLEDGE OF HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMS
4. KNOWLEDGE OF REFRIGERATION

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE SEND RESUME AND SALARY HISTORY TO:

ELEMCO BUILDING CONTROLS INC.
14 Ilene Court Building 11 Unit 1
Hillsborough N.J. 08844
ATTN: Joseph Wozniak
EMAIL: [email protected]
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