February 2009

• Filed Legislation Could Affect Schools
  The 81st session of the Texas legislature began last month.  As usual, many bills have already been filed on a myriad of subjects.  While quite a few relate to schools... View More...
• Energy Efficiency in Duncanville ISD Schools
  Through effective conservation efforts, when it comes to energy Duncanville ISD schools are operating efficiently. View More...
• TASBO Annual Conference
  San Antonio February 23-26.  Come by and see us! View More...
• National Engineers Week February 15 - 21 View More...
• Energy Management:  Success at Hays CISD
  Congratulations to R.C. Herrin, Executive Director of Operations, and the entire staff at Hays CISD for implementing and maintaining a successful energy management program. View More...
• Sergeant Speaks at Energy Managers Meeting
  David Sergeant was the guest speaker at January's DFW area energy managers network meeting, held at Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. View More...

April 2009

• EMA Celebrates 35 Years Providing Engineering Expertise For Educational Facilities
  Estes, McClure & Associates, Inc. celebrates 35 years as a leader in engineering for educational facilities.  During this time EMA has worked in more than half of the Texas school districts providing energy audits, master planning, and engineering. View More...
• ASHRAE President Visits East Texas
  Mike Clendenin, Ed Cliver, and James McClure attended the March ASHRAE East Texas Chapter meeting in Tyler. View More...
• CFB Kitchen Watchers Program a Success
  A few years ago, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD began the "Kitchen Watchers" program.  Victor Melton, Energy Manger, met with kitchen personnel to discuss potential ways to save energy in school kitchens. View More...
• Richardson ISD Saves $853,000 on Energy
  In 2005 EMA conducted a SECO sponsored energy assessment at Richardson ISD. View More...
• Reminder Do's and Don'ts for Summer Break Savings
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July 2009

• New Bill Replaces Senate Bill 12
  The 2009 Texas legislative session ended on June1.  Quite a few bills were filed that would have affected school construction and energy management. View More...
• Sustainability Even Without Certification
  Even if buildings are not designed to meet LEED requirements, they can still have many energy saving and sustainable features. View More...
• TEMA Forms DFW Area Chapter
  The organizational meeting of the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the Texas Energy Managers Association (TEMA). View More...
• TISD and EMA on Winning Team
  Amber Phillips, EMA, participated in the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Event. View More...
• Coppell ISD Student Wins Logo Contest
  The new Texas Energy Managers Association (TEMA) held a statewide logo contest for their organization. View More...
• TXAire: Texas Allergy, Indoor Environment, and Energy Institute
  The Tyler Economic Development Council and UT-Tyler College of Engineering and Computer Science conducted a forum on East Texas Economic Development initiatives and various research projects at UT-Tyler. View More...

September 2009

• Be Proactive:  Turn Opportunity Into Reality
  Opportunities abound.  Now is the time to begin planning for implementation of those deferred maintenance and equipment upgrade projects. View More...
• Stimulus Funds For Energy Efficiency
  The LoanSTAR program has been around for more than 20 years.  Through the plan, school districts can borrow money at low interest rates and repay it with savings from energy savings projects. View More...
• The Wind Power Option
  Wind power can be used to provide electricity for a variety of applications. View More...
• Play Ball!
  This year's EMA family field trip included a tour of La Rue Miller Elementary School in Midlothian ISD and a Texas Rangers game at the Ballpark in Arlington. View More...
• Stop By and See Us!
  TASA/TASB Annual Convention. George W. Brown Center in Houston, TX. October 2 - 4.  Booth #409 View More...

November 2009

• Are You Seeing Blue or Orange?  Helpful Hints for Boiler Maintenance
  With winter approaching, boilers will be getting fired up soon.  To keep boilers operating at peak efficiency, a maintenance program should be implemented and continued throughout the heating season. View More...
• Improving Power Factor Can Lower Penalty Charges
  Power factor is a measure of how efficiently electrical equipment uses the power supplied to it. View More...
• EMA Receives Chamber Award
  Estes, McClure & Associates, Inc. was named Small Business of the Year by the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce at their annual meeting. View More...
• Baldwin Named Honorary TEMA Member
  Glenda Baldwin was recently named an honorary member of the Texas Energy Managers Association (TEMA). View More...
• Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Recognized for Energy Efficiency
  Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an Energy Star Leaders Top Performer. View More...
• Test Your Knowledge View More...

December 2009

• Fluorescents Surpass HID Lights in Energy Savings
  For the past several decades HID lighting has been the standard for illuminating gyms. View More...
• Five Points to Help With New or Renovated Construction
  Proper Design of building systems requires coordination between the architect and engineer. View More...
• New Elementary School Honors Ed Cliver's Aunt
  EMA's Senior Vice President Ed Cliver's aunt, Evelyn Turlington was honored recently by Waller ISD. View More...
• EMA Entertains Future Engineers
  Three eager elementary students visited the EMA offices early this fall. View More...
• Carden and EMA Team Together to Reduce Energy Costs
  When EMA started working with Ken Carden, Whitsboro ISD energy manager, he was already implementing ways to decrease their energy bills. View More...
• Test Your Knowledge View More...