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Why Should You Invest in Smart Technology for Your Commercial HVAC?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a remarkable technological breakthrough. Today, smart technology has led to ways we live that probably weren’t fathomable twenty or thirty years ago. Oh, how times change. Your home and business can both benefit from the use of intelligent tech. Smarter commercial HVAC control systems may seem more expensive than
3 Reasons Why Preventive Maintenance is Essential
Ignoring preventive maintenance is not an effective strategy for cutting costs. The longer a building manager waits, the worse the problems will get. Fortunately, with the right preventative maintenance partner on your side, getting all the inspections and repairs done shouldn’t take too long. A reputable preventative maintenance provider will see downtime the same way
Variable HVAC Fan Speed Leads To Energy Savings
Changing your terminal unit’s (HVAC equipment located in thermal zones) fan speed impacts air ventilation. Variable fan speed in HVAC systems significantly reduces energy use. Many terminal units incorporate constant speed fan control which do not house the same ventilation disadvantages. However, constant speed fan control is an enormous waste of energy. Variable airflow units
Rooftop Unit Trends and New Products Unveiled at 2015 AHR Expo
With more than 62,000 attendees – contractors, engineers, facility managers, distributors, and more – from more than 140 countries, the 2015 AHR Expo in Chicago, Illinois can be considered a roaring success. The AHR Expo is endorsed by 39 leading HVACR industry associations and is co-sponsored by ASHRAE and AHRI. The Expo covered a lot
Lighting Retrofits in Commercial Buildings Bring Bottom Line Savings
As a building owner or property manager, your chief concern is tenant comfort. But of course, improving your bottom line comes in at a close second. Fortunately, there is a cost-effective way to accomplish your goals: Lighting Retrofits. According to the Center for Building Performance and Diagnostics at Carnegie Mellon University, a few well-placed lighting
Packaged HVAC Systems Reduce Operating Costs in Small and Mid-Sized Buildings
Facility managers continue to be asked to do more with less, making it even more critical for them to have the right tools to meet their goals and reduce costs. Over the past several decades, vast technological advances have been made in HVAC equipment and system design. These advances impact efficiency and comfort, plus reduce
Retrofitting Packaged Rooftop Units (RTUs) Saves Money and Improves Comfort
Packaged rooftop units (RTUs) are used in more than 2.1 million commercial buildings in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). That is nearly 50% of all the commercial buildings in the country. The problem: many of these units are old and inefficient, wasting as much as $3,700 per unit annually.
Planning for Upgrading Lighting Controls in Commercial Buildings
It makes sense to look at your commercial office building’s existing lighting controls system. Costs of many lighting control upgrades have decreased and wireless solutions have been re-engineered to include more electronics. Upgrading a commercial facility’s lighting controls can help increase energy efficiency and decrease monthly bills. But before moving on, property and facility managers should
Improve Energy Efficiency in your Commercial Building with Energy Star
Are you looking for ways to add value to your property? What about ways to improve energy efficiency? You might as well look for ways to improve profitability while you’re at it. Fortunately, there is a way to accomplish all of this and more. Energy Star. Energy Star − An Indicator of Energy Efficiency Opportunities
Condensing Boilers Lower Utility Bills for Multi-Family Housing
Building managers – whether for a commercial facility or multifamily dwellings (MDU) – have a very difficult task: cut costs and maximize tenant comfort. Easier said than done, right? Fortunately, there is a simple way to accomplish both: High-Efficiency Condensing Boilers. These units, which eliminate the need for separate heating and water-heating systems, help lower
Improving Chiller System Efficiency through Optimization
HVAC systems in commercial buildings account for more than 40% of total energy use. And chillers represent an enormous portion of HVAC energy costs. So it is no wonder building owners, engineers and property managers are looking to implement measures that can save energy and reduce costs. By implementing an optimization process, cooling production cost
Demand Response Programs, Reducing Commercial Building Energy Usage
Whoa! Has you latest energy bill sent you running for the hills? Ever-increasing energy and operational costs can be a real burden for business owners and property managers. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to reduce a building’s energy use, including Demand Response Programs. Reduce Long-Term Energy Use With Demand Response Program Participation Demand