What Are Utility Incentive Programs? Utilities throughout the country have been mandated by governing bodies to drive down energy usage. One way to accomplish that is on the consumer side - the utilities offer rebates to residential and commercial customers for certain projects which reduce consumption. These rebates are funded by a fee on most customers’ energy bills called “System Benefit...
This case study was written by Jack McTigue, an insulation expert at Thermaxx Jackets
How to Calculate the Cost of Steam How do you calculate your fully loaded MMBtu Costs? For steam-using plants and facilities, calculating steam costs, like calculating steam pipe heat loss, is an important step towards revealing energy and cost savings opportunities.
This case study was written by Jennifer Kaelin, an expert at Thermaxx Jackets
2” of type E needled fiberglass VS. 1” of 10mm of Pyrogel XT + Type E needled fiberglass Type E needled fiberglass Pyrogel XT
What is Removable Blanket Insulation? A Thermaxx insulation blanket is a custom-made removable insulation pad designed for thermal insulation use on mechanical engineering components. These components include all of the following elements: Steam Condensate Hot water Cold water / chilled water system Removable insulation is critical to any component that requires routine maintenance as the...
The Best Way to Insulate Steam Pipes? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, "insulating steam distribution lines can typically reduce energy losses by 90% and help ensure proper steam pressure at plant equipment.” While this statistic can easily convince you that insulating your steam lines must be a priority, it doesn't offer any advice on the best way to insulate your steam pipes. We’re...
This case study was written by Chuck Murphy, an insulation expert at Thermaxx Jackets
This article was written by Philip Johns, an employee of Embedded Energy Technology
For Healthcare Systems and Hospitals today, there is immense pressure to drive energy savings in an effort to reduce operating costs, meet regulations, and provide safety and comfort to all staff and patients. Most importantly hospitals are seeking cost savings measures as a result of even larger budget constraints due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Administrators and facilities personnel are seeking ...