by Laura Lachance | Aug 14, 2014 | Thayer News
Heat Pumps have been used widely for decades but recent developments have made them “cooler” than ever. Here’s what you should know: a heat pump is, simply put, a device that transfers heat from a colder area to hotter one using mechanical energy,...
by Laura Lachance | Apr 16, 2014 | Thayer News
Most commercial buildings use some form of time of day control for the heating and cooling systems. The vast majority of buildings that are not large enough to justify costly systems must rely upon programmable thermostats
by Laura Lachance | Feb 12, 2014 | Thayer News
To Freeze or “Antifreeze” This winter season has set many records for severity across the entire US and Canada. One record it’s unlikely you’ll find data on is freeze-ups and frozen pipes within buildings. Anecdotally, there are a record number of these unfortunate...
by Laura Lachance | Feb 5, 2014 | Thayer News
Farm Bill Incents Biomass After months of negotiation, Congress passed a comprehensive farm bill Tuesday on a vote of 68-32. It was a rare display of bipartisanship and a hopeful sign proving that Congress can find common ground on key legislative activities. The...