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by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Apr 09, 2014

The Customer Isn’t Always Right

How do we influence building owners and operators without just telling them they’re wrong?....More
by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Mar 25, 2014

HVAC and Cloud Computing: More Similar Than You Think

If you are like me, at some point, you have had a “Microsoft moment” and lost some important document or file on your computer because—in spite of....More
by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Mar 11, 2014

Getting What You Pay For

Replacing equipment with the lowest-priced option may cost more in the long run....More
by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Feb 25, 2014

Preventing Legionnaires’ Disease

As both a HVAC professional and a member of The American Legion, I find Legionnaires’ disease to be one of the most troubling problems facing our....More
by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Feb 10, 2014

The Importance of Mentoring

Before moving to South Florida seven years ago, my career was in manufacturing—first of process equipment, then of HVAC products. And I was fortunate....More
by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Jan 20, 2014

Google and HVAC

It often is said, “Google can do anything!” In fact, a learned colleague of mine—a practicing electrical engineer—thinks we should give Google all of....More
by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Jan 07, 2014

HVAC and … Football?

Those who know me well know I love football, especially the college game (Go Hokies!). This time of year, with all of the bowl games (and, obviously....More
by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Dec 24, 2013

The 12 Days of Christmas (HVAC Version)

On the first day of Christmas, my client got from me....More
by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Dec 10, 2013

If It Ain’t Broke, (Sometimes) Fix It!

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” How many times have we heard that expression? And yet how often is that our advice to our clients? Can you imagine....More
by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Nov 26, 2013

Niche Products in the HVAC Industry

What niche products are emerging or gaining traction in our industry? Here are three energy-efficiency products Larry Clark likes and has been....More
by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Nov 13, 2013

When It Comes to Sea-Level Rise, Size Does Matter

I live at the beach in South Florida, an area considered by many to be at the greatest economic risk from sea-level rise in the world....More
by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Oct 22, 2013

As-Built Drawings: Getting What You Pay For

How often do we go on a site visit and find there are no as-built drawings? Not only are there no as-built drawings, there is no original permit set....More
by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Oct 08, 2013

Embodied Energy

The embodied-energy debate continues to rage. For those unfamiliar with the concept, embodied energy is the total energy required to produce a....More
by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Sep 25, 2013

Beyond Buildings: Achieving Sustainable Communities

As a member of the Smart Growth Partnership board of directors, I recently saw a presentation about STAR (Sustainability Tools for Assessing....More
by Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Sep 11, 2013

Balancing Energy Conservation and Occupant Comfort

Lately, there has been a lot of talk concerning the adverse effect of energy conservation on occupant comfort, blogger Larry Clark says, admitting....More
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A member of HPAC Engineering’s Editorial Advisory Board, Lawrence (Larry) Clark, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M, is principal of Sustainable Performance Solutions LLC, provider of energy audits,...
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