Monday, November 8, 2010

Energy Auditing Movie Theaters - Thetop energy saving tip for multi screen theatre operators

Energy Auditing Movie Theatres - The top energy saving tip for multi screen theater operators

We performed energy audits on five different multi screen movie theaters last week in Utah County, UT. These were medium size (4-8 screen) around 25,000- 40,000 square foot buildings. There was one thing in common with 4 of the 5. No Makeup Air!! These cinemas were using the Christie Xenon projectors that need exhaust cooling fans connected to the outside. Christie recommends 400 - 750 cfm fans for their projectors. We tested these exhaust fans to be right at 600 cfm. If you multiply 600 cfm by 6 or 8, we are talking about 4,000 cfm being pulled out of the building, mostly through the doors in the lobby. This amounts to multiple ACH (air changes per hour) and the main reason for the $600-800 monthly heating bills.
In the energy audit report we highly recommend the installation of an Acme Direct Fired Gas Heated Make Up Air Unit that would supply 4,000 cfm of heated air to make up for the conditioned air being sucked out by the projector fans.
The rooftop HVAC units were are clean and properly installed, along with the projector exhausts and concession condensers - what is absent is any source of make up air.
The larger screened MegaPlex (12-20 screen) Cinemas that we have audited all had multiple make up air units.

Testing the Rinnai R85 Tankless Water Heater

The Rinnai R85 Tankless Water Heater - We are seeing more and more of these guys

The Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Revisited - I blogged about these units 2 years ago when the jury was still out. Well now the jury is in, and I am no longer a skeptic. They really work and they work really well. I saw them all over England and Europe a few years ago, then they appeared at the condos at our ski resorts. Utah has 14 ski resorts and 10 are in the Salt Lake City area so we inspect a lot of these condos. Most of these condos are rentals and time shares so they sit vacant most of the time. So the on demand tankless water heaters made great sense.
Now we are seeing these water heaters in more and more homes. The most common is the Rinnai Model R85. Last month we had several large vacant homes at Sundance with R85's installed so we put them to the test. We ran the hot water at every sink, tub and shower for 20 minutes. The thermostat was set on the Rinnai to 130 degrees. After 20 minutes the water coming out of the master shower was maintaining a constant 120 degrees. I remain almost awestruck at the performance of these tankless water heaters.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

one half million cubic foot movie theater gets an energy audit

Energy Audits of Multi Screen Movie Theaters reaps major benefits for operator – Energy Auditing The MegaPlex
Our recent energy audits on movie theaters for a chain of MegaPlex Theaters operators are proving to impact their bottom line in a positive way. At one 24,000 sq ft multi screen complex in Colorado the reduction in winter time heating costs are nearly 50%. By utilizing the extremely high volume Tempest blower doors, major air leaks are being discovered in the projection rooms as well as the exit doors and front lobbies. Major air unbalance with the projector exhaust and make up air was a common problem. Alamo Infrared is a leader in providing energy audits on large commercial and public buildings in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Idaho.

see than video of the Tempest blower door in operation video

Alamo Infrared Video Episode 116 Homes Today Utah video

http://www.utahenergyaudit.com/

Ed Newman 801-651-5484 ed@umrt.com umrt.com Utah's Largest and Oldest Infrared Inspection and Energy Auditing Company ▫ Established in 1982 Residential ▫ Commercial ▫ Industrial ▫ Medical ▫ Government Buildings ▫ Local ▫ State ▫ Federal

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Movie Theatre Energy Audit - Energy Auditing the MegaPlex Theater

Energy Audits of Multi Screen Movie Theaters reaps major benefits for operator – Energy Auditing The MegaPlex

Our recent energy audits on movie theaters for a chain of MegaPlex Theaters operators are proving to impact their bottom line in a positive way. At one 24,000 sq ft multi screen complex in Colorado the reduction in winter time heating costs are nearly 50%. By utilizing the extremely high volume Tempest blower doors, major air leaks are being discovered in the projection rooms as well as the exit doors and front lobbies. Major air unbalance with the projector exhaust and make up air was a common problem.
Alamo Infrared is a leader in providing energy audits on large commercial and public buildings in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Idaho.

see than video of the Tempest blower door in operation video

Alamo Infrared Video Episode 116 Homes Today Utah video

http://www.utahenergyaudit.com/

Ed Newman 801-651-5484 ed@umrt.com umrt.com
Utah's Largest and Oldest Infrared Inspection and Energy Auditing Company ▫ Established in 1982
Residential ▫ Commercial ▫ Industrial ▫ Medical ▫ Government Buildings ▫ Local ▫ State ▫ Federal

Friday, November 5, 2010

Another 1 Million Cubic Foot Airplane Hangar Gets An Energy Audit - energy auditing the Schweiss Commercial Aviation Doors

Another 1 Million Cubic Foot Airplane Hangar Gets An Energy Audit - energy auditing the Schweiss Commercial Aviation Doors

The Aircraft Hangar Energy Audit - Energy Auditing Corporate and FBO Aircraft Hangar Energy Efficiency.
Today we finished yet another one million cubic foot aircraft hangar in Idaho. We are performing energy audits on large corporate aircraft hangars and larger heated hangars at FBO's in Idaho, Wyoming and Utah. We were very surprised to say the least at the quality of the Schweiss Commercial Aviation Doors. These hangar doors are the highest quality commercial aviation doors that we have found so far. They are very well insulated and seal very well. The largest hangar that we tested was just over 20,000 sq. ft. and the ceiling height of 45 feet - basically around one million cubic feet.
So far we have audited 15 hangars this month and they have all proven to be the most airtight and energy efficient of any commercial type building that we have ever audited.
For more information: www.utahenergyaudit.com

Alamo Infrared Episode 116 Homes Today Utah

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Corporate Aircraft Hangar Energy Audit | Energy Efficient Aircraft Hangars



This month we are performing energy audits on all types of corporate aircraft hangars and larger heated hangars at FBO's in Idaho, Wyoming and Utah. No one knew just how weather tight and energy efficient these buildings would be. We were surprised to say the least. The hangars that we have performed energy audits on so far are very well insulated and most of the areas of air loss are at the tops of the hangar doors and around the bottom corners. The largest hangar that we tested was just over 20,000 sq. ft. and the ceiling height of 45 feet - basically around one million cubic feet.












So far we have audited 13 hangars this month and they have all proven to be the most airtight and energy efficient of any commercial type building that we have ever audited.











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Thursday, October 7, 2010

Housing Report Just Out - The latest picture of distress

Laurie Goodman and her team at Amherst Mortgage Insight had a great article about the real state of the distressed housing situation in America.
1 in 5 - 20% of American homeowners - 20 people out of every 100 are in deep trouble.
Of those 20 people:


9 are way, way behind on their house payments and will never catch up and will be in foreclosure fairly soon.

6 have fallen behind are are really trying to catch up, but their outlook is gloomy.

5 are very deeply underwater - they owe 20% more than the value of the home they are trying to pay off.


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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Utah Home Energy Audit

I get asked every week if we do "Home Energy Audits" and the answer is of course we do. We have been performing energy audits on commercial and government buildings for years. For residences we simply use a smaller blower door. Check out our websites for more details on Utah Home Energy Audits http://www.utahenergyaudit.com/ and http://www.umrt.com/



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801-651-5484

Monday, October 4, 2010

Utah Energy Audit - Announcing new Fall Home Show Prices

We are pleased to announce that any Utah Energy Audit (residences only) scheduled or booked from October 9th to October 24th will receive the Special Fall Home Show Special - a $100.00 discount. See our advertisement in this Friday's newspaper for details.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Our largest energy audit so far - 146,000 sq ft school building in Wyoming.

This 146,000 foot education building was the largest building that we have audited. We had every fan and blower door running 100%. Information gathered from the energy audit will be used to determine energy efficiency, retrofitting and weatherization projects using funds from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG). Retrofitting projects will include air infiltration, energy efficient windows and doors, insulation levels, weather-stripping and caulking, and electric base loads.



Using its EECBG formula funding to retrofit and improve the energy efficiency of a number of it's municipal buildings that will result in substantial reduction in energy usage.

EECBG Formula grants can be used for energy efficiency and conservation programs and projects community wide, as well as renewable energy installations on local municipal buildings, city facilities, local city and county government buildings. EECBG programs include: energy efficiency stimulus funding, energy efficiency retrofit programs, municipal efficiency retrofits, retrofitting of city owned buildings.



If an EECBG weatherization and retrofitting project is selected, an energy audit must be completed first in order to prioritize other activities.

We foresee energy efficiency block grant funds as a crucial component of pursuing energy efficiency programs within a town, city or local government.



Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest building inspector and energy auditor for homes, businesses, medical and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Buying a vacant home in South Jordan, Utah 84095? Industry experts highly recommend an "Infrared Home Inspection"

Are you purchasing a vacant or unoccupied home, condo or townhome in South Jordan, Utah? Industry experts and the federal government all agree and recommend using thermal infrared cameras on all home inspections.

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your new condo or townhome in the area of South Jordan, Utah. Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Utah area home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Energy Efficient Home in Daybreak South Jordan, Utah - Infrared Home Energy Audits in Utah

Looking for an energy efficient home in the Daybreak neighborhood in South Jordan, Utah? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your new home. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Energy Efficient Home in Draper Heights - Draper, Utah - Infrared Home Energy Audits in Utah

Looking for an energy efficient home in the Draper Heights neighborhood in Draper, Utah? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your new home. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your Pepperwood home more energy efficient. Infrared Home Energy Audits in the Pepperwood area of Sandy, Utah

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing Pepperwood home? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Sandy, Utah home. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your Jeremy Ranch home more energy efficient. Infrared Home Energy Audits in the Jeremy Ranch area of Park City, Utah

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing Jeremy Ranch home? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Park City, Utah home. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your Park City home more energy efficient. Infrared Home Energy Audits in the Historic Old Town area of Park City, Utah

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing Park City home or business? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Park City, Utah home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your Avenues home more energy efficient. Infrared Home Energy Audits in the Avenues area of Salt Lake City, Utah 84103

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing Avenues home or business? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your Utah home more energy efficient. Infrared Home Energy Audits in Alpine, Utah 84004

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing Alpine, Utah home or business? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Alpine, Utah 84004 home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your home in the Wasatch Hollows area of Salt Lake City, Utah more energy efficient. Infrared Home Energy Audits in Salt Lake City, Utah

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing home in Wasatch Hollows area of Salt Lake City, Utah? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Utah home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your Holladay, Utah home more energy efficient. Infrared Home Energy Audits in the Holladay area of Salt Lake City, Utah 84117

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing Holladay, Utah home or business? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Holladay, Utah 84117 home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your Canyon Cove home in Cottonwood area of Salt Lake more energy efficient. Infrared Home Energy Audits in the Cottonwood area of Salt Lake

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing home in the Canyon Cove area of Cottonwood, Utah? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Canyon Cove area home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your Centennial Heights home in Draper area of Salt Lake more energy efficient. Infrared Home Energy Audits in Draper, Utah 84020

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing home in the Centennial Heights area of Draper, Utah? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Draper area home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your new or existing home in Riverton area of Salt Lake more energy efficient. Infrared Home Energy Audits in the Riverton, Utah 84065

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing home in the Riverton area of Utah? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Riverton area home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your home in South Jordan area of Salt Lake more energy efficient. Infrared Home Energy Audits in South Jordan, Utah 84095

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing home in the South Jordan area of Utah? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your South Jordan area home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your home in Herriman area of Salt Lake more energy efficient. Infrared Home Inspections in Herriman, Utah 84096

Making your home in Herriman area of Salt Lake more energy efficient. Infrared Home Inspections in Herriman, Utah 84096 (edit/delete)
Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing home in the Herriman area of Utah? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Herriman area home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your home in Holladay area of Salt Lake more energy efficient. Infrared Home Inspections in Holladay, Utah 84124

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing home in the Holladay area of Utah? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Holladay area home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your home in Cottonwood area of Salt Lake more energy efficient. Infrared Home Inspections in Cottonwood, Utah 84121

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing home in the Cottonwood area of Utah? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Cottonwood area home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your home in Bountiful area of Davis County more energy efficient. Infrared Home Inspections in Bountiful, Utah 84010

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing home in the Bountiful area of Davis County, Utah? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Bountiful area home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.

Making your home in Eden area of Weber County more energy efficient. Infrared Home Inspections in Eden, Utah 84310

Looking to increase the energy efficiency of your existing home in the Eden area of Weber County, Utah? Are your Questar gas bills through the roof? Let Alamo Infrared Energy Audits and Home Inspections inspect and evaluate your Eden area home or business. Our modern equipment can evaluate and determine the air tightness of your new home. Leaky windows and doors as well as missing or insufficient insulation can only be detected using high performance blower doors and infrared cameras. For more information visit our website: www.utahenergyaudit.com or www.umrt.com

Alamo Infrared is the oldest and largest energy auditor for homes, businesses and government buildings in the Rocky Mountain West.