WHITE PAPERS
RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS
Technical white papers, published articles, and engineering studies from GEC's four decades of expertise in energy engineering and sustainable design.
40+ YEARS OF PUBLISHED EXPERTISE
From modern technical white papers to foundational engineering articles published from the 1980's to now, these resources reflect GEC's long-standing commitment to advancing energy efficiency and sustainable building design. Browse by category or view all resources below.
In-depth white papers and technical guides authored by GEC's engineering team — practical resources for facility managers, engineers, and energy decision-makers.
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
Energy Efficiency
General Energy Corporation — Delivering Sustainable MEP Services
The case for using DCV to save energy and improve comfort
A comprehensive 16-page white paper examining how demand-controlled ventilation systems reduce energy consumption in multi-family buildings. Covers applications in new,...
Indoor Air Quality
MEP Engineering
Regulatory perspective, design standards, and maintenance criteria
A 10-page technical paper by Prem N. Mehrotra, P.E. covering federal regulatory roles, indoor air pollutants and their sources, design standards for healthy buildings, and maintenance criteria to prevent IAQ problems.
PRESS & RECOGNITION
Published articles, award features, and industry profiles showcasing GEC's work and recognition from leading engineering and building industry publications.
Company Profile
General Energy Corporation — Delivering Sustainable MEP Services
US Builders Review, Summer 2016
A full feature profile of GEC published in US Builders Review. Covers the company's history since 1985, 900+ completed projects across the Midwest, founder Prem Mehrotra's background in power generation, and GEC's
Learning With Nature — ASHRAE Honorable Mention
Award Article
ASHRAE Journal — Commercial Buildings, New Category
Award-winning article by Prem Mehrotra, P.E., Life Member ASHRAE, detailing the design of the Evelyn Pease Tyner Interpretive Center (EPTIC) at Air Station Prairie in Glenview, IL —
1984 ASHRAE Energy Awards
Industry Recognition
ASHRAE Journal's exclusive special report on the 1984 Energy Award winners — 15 projects in five categories representing successful energy management programs in new and existing structures across Australia, Canada, Japan, and seven U.S. states.
ASHRAE Journal — Exclusive Special Report
ENGINEERING ARCHIVE
Foundational engineering articles published by GEC's principals over four decades — demonstrating the depth of expertise and thought leadership that has defined GEC since 1985.
Engineering Archive
Distributed vs. Centralized Heating
Heating/Piping/Air Conditioning — April 1983
Published by Prem Mehrotra and Paul Sood in 1983, this article demonstrates how process and space heating decentralization can be both energy efficient and cost effective. Features a case study of a 390,000 sq ft Chicago industrial plant.
Engineering Archive
Pacemakers/LaSalle — Reclaim Heat, Steam to Save Energy
Published engineering study — LaSalle County Nuclear Station
A landmark engineering study examining how the LaSalle County Station of Commonwealth Edison reclaims heat from exhaust air streams to preheat ventilation air, and taps reactor steam to power auxiliaries — yielding a projected savings of 68,000 barrels of oil annually.