| We author articles, papers, and presentations on topics including energy procurement, energy master planning, benchmarking, and energy conservation. We encourage you to review this section and use these materials for educational purposes. For additional information, please contact us at info@luthin.com. |
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| Warranties for energy investments |
| September 28, 2011 |
| Description: Nat DiDonato discusses what you should look for when reviewing warranties on energy equipment. |
| Link: doc59.pdf |
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| Biodiesel Making Heating Oil Cleaner |
| April 26, 2011 |
| Description: Catherine Luthin of Luthin Associates answers some of the most common questions about biofuels in this article featured in Urban Green Weekly. |
| Link: doc57.pdf |
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| Put a little Darwin into your chiller plant |
| February 24, 2011 |
| Description: Catherine Luthin reviews the opportunities that are available to building managers with proper knowledge and use of building smart meters. |
| Link: doc56.pdf |
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| NYC Greener Greater Building Plan |
| January 18, 2011 |
| Description: This document contains notes on some of the requirements of the Greener Greater Buildings Plan. The Mayor’s Challenge for Hospitals hosted an information session regarding these requirements. The most immediate impact of the regulations is related to benchmarking. |
| Link: doc55.pdf |
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| Dont take the gamble Learn how to win at energy roulette |
| December 15, 2010 |
| Description: Catherine Luthin reviews factors to consider when evaluating risky "cost cutting" energy-related investments. |
| Link: doc53.pdf |
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| Power factor rising as utilities look to boost efficiency, lower costs |
| October 27, 2010 |
| Description: A review of the new power factor penalties, its impact on the customer and power factor reduction strategies are presented. |
| Link: doc50.pdf |
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| Council for Women in Energy and Environmental Leadership |
| February 24, 2010 |
| Description: Catherine Luthin has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors of CWEEL and also to serve as the Chairperson of the Energy Policy Committee. This exciting opportunity has a two year term from 2010 - 2011 and provides an opportunity to support the development of women in the Energy field. |
| Link: doc47.pdf |
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| Award to Luthin Associates |
| January 18, 2010 |
| Description: Diversity Business.com has awarded Luthin Associates as one of the Top 100 Diversity Busineese in New Jersey. This recognition distinguished Catherine Luthin as one of the top entrepreneurs in the country. |
| Link: doc48.pdf |
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| Finding the right energy consultant is no easy task |
| November 16, 2009 |
| Description: Catherine Luthin reviews the key points that should be evaluated when choosing an energy consultant to help with procurement. |
| Link: doc45.pdf |
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| Optimizing Chiller Water Systems |
| August 03, 2009 |
| Description: Featured in Environmental Design and Construction, Catherine Luthin discusses the challenge that hospitals face related to the build up of unnecessary and inefficient pumping of energy through chilled water systems. A discussion of how some New York City Hospitals are handling this issue follows. |
| Link: doc44.pdf |
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| Managing Electricity Costs in An Extreme Power Market - Part 2 |
| May 01, 2009 |
| Description: Featured in Laundry Today, May 2009: Catherine Luthin concludes her article with more information on how to make our energy consumption more cost effective. |
| Link: doc39.pdf |
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| Managing Energy Costs in an Extreme Power Market |
| April 01, 2009 |
| Description: Featured in Laundry Today, April 2009: Retail Access, the term used to describe the opening of competition in electric supply, provides institutions with flexibility in determining where and how they can purchase electricity. This flexibility is especially attractive in times where energy prices are so extreme. |
| Link: doc49.pdf |
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| Energy Usage and Benchmarking Analysis |
| April 13, 2007 |
| Description: Sample Benchmarking Case Study which involves identification and
quantification of energy conservation measures (ECMs) as part of a Flex Tech study for the building. |
| Link: doc46.pdf |
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| Frustration Abounds Among New York City Energy Leaders |
| February 03, 2006 |
| Description: New York City's top property owners express frustration over the city's changing energy consumption regulations. |
| Link: doc41.pdf |
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| Managing Facility Energy Needs in a Competitive World |
| January 01, 2006 |
| Description: Catherine Luthin reviews steps that should be taken to allow energy managers to leverage historical billing data into a competive tool. |
| Link: doc42.pdf |
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