What is Sustainable Food Production? Here is one definition: Sustainable food production is “a method of production using processes and systems that are non-polluting, conserve non-renewable energy and natural resources, are economically efficient, are safe for...
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Prevention Through Design – Acoustic & Thermal Safety
Prevention Through Design - Acoustic & Thermal Safety Prevention through Design or PtD, is an approach to Occupational Health & Safety that addresses safety needs in the design or redesign process to prevent or minimize work related hazards and risks...
National Grid Presents Top Award To Shannon
National Grid Presents Top Energy Efficiency Award to Shannon National Grid celebrates exceptional accomplishments in energy efficiency by recognizing high-performing ProNet Partners with GridEE Awards. ProNet (New York Energy Professionals Network) is a program for...
Distilling the Facts to Save Energy and Reduce Emissions
By: Frank Kovacs, CEO, Shannon Global Energy Solutions, Inc. My vacation trip to Ireland this past week included the grand tour of a legacy distillery. Established in 1757, this distillery included both waterpower (Early Years) and steam. It was enlightening to see...
Insulating Laundry Equipment Made Sustainable, Safe
American Laundry News - Nov 2022- Tools of the Trade Insulating Laundry Equipment made Sustainable, Safe Shannon Global Energy Solutions, which engineers and manufactures reusable acoustic and thermal insulation blankets for a sustainable planet, is...
Heat trace kits part of weatherization strategies for stopping Texas’ next power outage
National and local media reported on the record-breaking heat wave baking Texas during the summer and stressing its beleaguered power grid, so it might seem odd to mention how elements of that same grid are at risk for freezing due to poor weatherization strategies....
Our History of Energy Conservation Through Insulation
For 40 years, I’ve been in the energy conservation business. I started as a technical representative, supporting a fabrication, manufacturing division; I also worked for a mechanical insulation distributor, contractor, and fabricator. These where the beginning days of...
Every Steam Trap Should Be Insulated!
Steam Traps can cause between $30 to $300.00 per year in wasted energy! Steam Traps are a dangerously hot surface! Steam Traps are problematic, but necessary! Steam Traps need to be insulated! According the U.S. Department of Energy: Effectively insulate inverted...
Keep these goals in mind when buying reusable insulation blankets
Shannon’s truly reusable insulation blankets work toward three goals: protecting workers, reducing energy loss, and creating more comfortable work environments. While customers often seek all these solutions when purchasing a Shannon blanket system, different groups...
Hydrophobic Insulation Blanket Reduces Risk of CUI
Hydrophobic Insulation Blanket Reduces Risk of CUI June 28, 2021"A hydrophobic thermal and acoustic insulation blanket can help reduce energy loss or mitigate harmful noise levels from equipment with geometrically complex surfaces like valves, pumps, heat exchangers,...