Aug
24
by Erica Larson
The Brewer-Garrett Team was selected by Kent State University to provide comprehensive improvements to the Residence Halls facilities at the Main Kent Campus in Ohio through HB 7, to achieve energy savings and reduce future utility costs by over 37%, as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 20%. The work to be …
Aug
22
by Erica Larson
The Berea Grindstone Elementary School recently achieved LEED® Gold Certification in the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) program. The building received high points in energy efficiency. Brewer-Garrett, a Cleveland energy services and commercial HVAC company, formally commissioned the building. The commissioning department followed the project from design development through …
Jun
07
by Erica Larson
The Brewer-Garrett Company is experienced designing and implementing Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) that enable higher education institutions to take advantage of House Bill 7 (HB 7). HB 7 is legislation passed in 1994 that permits state universities to implement energy saving measures for their buildings using installment plans and enter into contracts for implementing the …
Mar
16
by Erica Larson
GreenSTAR contractors are committed to excellence, devoted to environmental stewardship, and have clearly demonstrated environmental responsibility. Less than 1% of HVAC contractors are GreenSTAR-qualified. As an MSCA GreenSTAR contractor, Brewer-Garrett has expertise in delivering energy-efficiency and cost-effective environmental solutions with a workforce trained in technologies and concepts associated with sustainable energy practices. Watch this video …
Feb
15
by Erica Larson
LEED®, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is internationally recognized and provides infrastructure for implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations, and maintenance. LEED® participation is voluntary and by choosing to participate in LEED®, building owners and operators will have a measurable impact on the performance of their building. According to the …
