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Below are some news pieces that could be valuable for our county facilities professionals, keeping you informed about the latest developments, technologies, and other relevant information for your day-to-day work. If you find any news items worth sharing with counterparts in other counties, please send the link to County FIRM, ensuring that it gets shared with everyone.

Jails are expensive to rebuild or repair. Ohio bill aims to share costs

Nov. 11—The state's poorest counties would go to the top of the list for state funding to fix or replace their jails, under a bill being considered by the Ohio Senate.

US Dept. of Energy Updates Commercial Building Model Energy Standard

The latest ANSI/ASHRAE/IES energy standard for sites and buildings except low-rise residential structures would lead to greater energy efficiency in commercial buildings, according to a U.S.

Impact of ASHRAE 90.1 Standard Changes

ASHRAE recently released an update on its benchmark energy efficiency standard, ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2022 – Energy Standard for Sites and Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

How VRF Helps Facilities Cut Utility Bills

The city of Montgomery, Alabama, has significantly reduced utility bills at its public facilities by installing variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology.

How Return Duct Leaks Can Lead to High Indoor Humidity

Not too long ago, a friend of mine asked me for ideas about why the humidity was so high in a church they attend. He said it is common to have 70°F with 72% relative humidity (RH) inside the building.

4 Ways to Measure Airflow

It’s hard to find a practical standard describing how to measure ventilation airflows that can be applied in the field. Here’s how you can determine residential and commercial exhaust fan airflow on a job site.

Key Tips for Building Envelope Maintenance

Building envelopes in institutional and commercial facilities are like a suit of armor, protecting the six sides of a building — the ground floor, the four walls and the roof, from outside hazards.

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