Posts Tagged: Energy Efficiency

What’s Next for Life Sciences

The Biocomplexity Institute conducts complex, large-scale research opportunities, such as controlling hospital-acquired infections and overseeing pandemic research for preparedness and resilience. GHT provided MEP engineering design and LEED sustainable design services to support the innovative life sciences solutions and cutting-edge research technologies for this space. Equipped with fabrication labs, a treatment/study area with a magnetoencephalography (MEG) shielded imaging […]

5 Things Learned During Year 1 of DC BEPS

By Laura Morder, PE, LEED Green Associate Local jurisdictions, like the District of Columbia (DC) and Montgomery County, Maryland, require building energy benchmarking requirements as a part of their energy performance programs. If you’re a building owner or operator in DC and are feeling overwhelmed in the face of these new requirements, GHT has prepared the […]

Important Updates Regarding BEPS Implementation in Montgomery County

On April 19, 2022, the Montgomery County Council unanimously passed its Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) legislation, which will help the County meet its climate goals. Montgomery County is one of the first municipalities to pass BEPS legislation, and like its neighbor DC, the focus is on energy-efficiency improvements for existing buildings and expands on […]

Net Zero is Now

Why Small Steps Can Help Us Tackle a Big Goal By Patrick Kunze, President As jurisdictional deadlines approach and cities announce goals for Zero Carbon 2030 or Net Zero Energy (NZE) by 2030, our partners from the building industry remain concerned: how are we going to reach these aggressive goals in the next nine years? At GHT […]

GHT Limited Celebrates Energy Efficiency Day

Members of GHT’s Sustainable Programs Studio and Operations & Energy Services Studio Share Important Tips on Saving Energy October 7, 2020, is Energy Efficiency Day! Energy Efficiency Day is a day that brings together a growing network of advocates, companies, government agencies, utilities, and others who showcase the benefits of energy efficiency. This year marks […]

GHT Limited Recognized with Multiple Awards at USGBC-NCR’s 18th Annual Midsummer Night’s Green

Leading DC Metro Area MEP Firm Earns Recognition for Sustainable Business Practices and Meghan McAvoy Recognized as Member of the Year Arlington, VA (July 27, 2020) – GHT Limited (GHT), a leading DC metro area mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering consulting firm is pleased to announce the receipt of several awards at the 18th […]

Maximizing Energy Efficiency During Unplanned Vacancies

An Energy Saving Checklist Disclaimer: During the COVID-19 pandemic, please refer to appropriate regulations mandated by your state before completing the following tasks in your building.   As buildings become increasingly empty with occupants switching to remote working schedules to follow social distancing during COVID-19, it is the perfect time for facility operators to implement […]

Occupancy vs. Vacancy Sensors

Occupancy sensors provide automated lighting control in enclosed offices, open work spaces, and shared amenity spaces; they are typically deployed with automatic on, automatic off, and time delay settings. When an occupant enters a controlled space, the occupancy sensor indexes lights to ‘ON’ without requiring manual operation of a wall switch. When the occupant exits, […]