In today’s business environment, companies are looking for ways to reduce cost and become more environmental-friendly. Many organizations have adopted the “greener me” tips like reducing paper waste, turning off the equipment when they are not in use, etc, and so much so that the organizations have made environmentalism a part of their brand.
While there are numerous steps that organizations take to become “carbon neutral”, one of the latest and * ways offered by Software Development Companies is Energy Management Software.
Many Custom Software Development Companies create on-demand softwares that enable organizations to identify and monitor energy efficiency of electrical appliances, HVAC and lighting systems. These Energy Management Softwares provide real-time energy management that enables you to make informed decisions to reduce your energy consumption and increase energy savings quickly and easily. The Software Development Companies have designed these softwares in an engineered way that they manage the HVAC utilization of your premises through real time energy consumption monitoring and climate control. Following is the working methodology of Energy Management Software that is the brain behind Custom Software Development Companies:
How Does It Work?
A metering panel is installed at the electricity mains, which transmits energy consumption data to another panel. This data is then relayed to an operation center through the Internet. The account managers at the operations center track the data and find out the energy consumption irregularities that could be improved in order to save more energy.
Companies may have different requirements. For instance, it may have few regular 9-6 employees who work on their PC. Some may work on a 10-12 hour shift, and more yet, some may work on an irregular time period on their laptops. To overcome this loophole, many Custom Web Development Companies architect tailor-made energy management softwares that entertain grouping and settings management. This means that the energy management software would be designed to stay in sync with your specific corporate requirements, and auto-group computers on set criteria.
After Repair Management Software, Sales Tracking Solution and other management Software’s, the Software Development Companies have now bestowed us with environmental friendly software’s that help you save energy and cost!
By: Hemanta
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Software Development Companies Offer Energy Management Software’s
November 27th, 2009Objectives of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
November 11th, 2009Leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) has been developed by Green Building Council US for designing environmentally sustainable construction. Over 1400 projects in 30 states of United States have been developed by LEED.
Objectives of Leadership in energy and environmental design;
LEED was created to accomplish the following objectives:
1. To define green building by establishing standards of measurement.
2. Promoting integrated design practices.
3. Recognizing environmental leadership in building industry.
4. To increase the awareness among customers by specifying the benefits of green building.
The above are the main objectives of LEED.
LEED is recommended for six particular areas like sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environment quality and innovative design process.
LEED is incorporated for various projects ranging from new buildings to existing buildings. LEED is popular in green building industry in United States. LEED certified buildings are divided normally into 4 categories. They are LEED basic certified buildings, LEED platinum certified buildings, LEED gold certified buildings, and LEED silver certified buildings.
LEED standards in Canada provide certification to the builders that they have demonstrated sustainability by meeting the standards in environment and energy efficiency. This certification will help in identifying the development projects that protect and improve the overall health and natural environment. This will help in improving the quality of life in the society. Leadership in energy and environment design for homes;
LEED for homes is a voluntary certification process. This process aims at providing environmentally sustainable and efficient homes. Construction of high performance green homes is possible with LEED.
LEED is helpful to real estate professionals, architects, facility managers, construction managers, government officials and so on. State and local government uses LEED for public owned and public funded buildings. LEED projects are used in more than 30 states in US and in 40 other countries including Mexico, India Brazil, and Canada,.
Leed for schools recognizes the unique designs for schools. It also addresses class room acoustics, master planning, mold prevention etc. Green schools are possible with LEED. This is healthy for students and teachers. This will provide excellent learning environment for students. The green school allows fresh air everywhere. This will nurture school children to get a healthy atmosphere. LEED for school is also recommended for early education, day care centers and so on. However it is not compulsory. You must remember that LEED for schools are cost effective and beneficial to teachers and students.
LEED is a voluntary standard to support green building design. If you want, you can read the details about LEED in LEED Rating system page. You can also get information about certification from LEED in the web. You can also use LEED logo if you wish by submitting usage certification request. You can get certification according to the type of the building. You can get registration information in the registration fee page of LEED rating system. LEED online helps you to get documentation 100% through online. This is comfortable and hence you can use it easily.
By: Muna wa Wanjiru
Bean to cup coffee machine expert, Strong Vend launches new in-house Environmental Management System
August 12th, 2009In line with Strong Vend’s new energy efficiency policy, the bean to cup coffee machine and automatic vending supplier has introduced a new environmental management system to reduce its carbon footprint.
LONDON, UK- The new environmental system, which will be integrated across every aspect of Strong Vend’s operation, aims to reduce the environmental impact Strong Vend’s business activities have on the Earth whilst saving money, which can, in turn, be ploughed into more energy-saving initiatives and strategies.
The new system’s core aims are as follows:
· Pollution Prevention – Cutting pollution across all areas of business active
· Fostering Recycling – Introduce recycling systems both in office and throughout Strong Vend’s warehouse.
· Energy Conservation – Reduce our energy usage across all energy forms, curtailing all unnecessary energy use.
· Expand our range green products – Help our clients help the environment by providing them with more recyclable and green products for their vending and coffee machines.
The bean to cup coffee machine specialist aims to meet the following targets over the next year:
· Reduce company waste to landfill by 20%
· Introduce companywide recycling systems
· Reduce company energy consumption by 18%
· Raise awareness of environmental issues amongst staff and clients alike
Strong Vend aims to achieve these targets through various methods. Firstly all Strong Vend premises will be fitted with energy efficient lighting. Each energy efficient light bulb can save up to £60 in energy costs across its lifetime and last, on average, three times longer than ordinary light bulbs.
Secondly, a recycling system for plastics, metals (such as drinks cans) and paper and card (including Strong Vend’s own fully recyclable coffee machine cups) will be implemented across all Strong Vend premises, including offices and warehouses. Considering the amount of Strong Vend vending and coffee machine stock which arrives in cardboard boxes, recycling these alone will amount to nearly a 20% company reduction in waste to landfill.
Finally, all Strong Vend staff will undergo a programme of in-house energy efficiency training to highlight how, through diligence, individual team members can make a difference:
· By switching off computer monitors at the end of the day, not just leaving them on stand-by.
· By shutting off lights and taking a few moments to check all monitors are switched off in the event of being the last team member in the office at the end of the day
· By ensuring paper and card, metal and plastics are separated from food items and are placed into in-office recycling bins rather than thrown away with general waste
· By, where possible, sharing lifts to and from work (or carpooling)
The new Environmental Management System is being run in accordance with the requirements contained within ISO:14001 and Strong Vend aims to be fully accredited within a year. Strong Vend takes environmental and ethical concerns very seriously- do you?
By: Harry Smith
