Efficiency
Can HVAC Controls Hurt Building Efficiency?
If you have ever read our blog before, you probably already know that commercial HVAC systems account for roughly 40% of a building’s total energy use. It is this fact that has building owners and property managers searching for ways to minimize energy use and save money. One popular solution is the integration of HVAC
Optimizing a Facility’s Efficiency with a Building Automation System (BAS)
A Building Automation System (BAS) is more than just a graphical interface for building owners and property managers to monitor mechanical systems: security, HVAC, lighting, security systems, elevators, and more. While this may have been true 10-15 years ago, newer BAS systems offer increased functionality that, when used properly, can be a powerful tool used
Cutting Down on Energy Waste, Improving Facility Efficiency
As the old saying goes, waste not, want now. While this does not directly correlate to energy efficiency, the same principal applies. If you want an energy efficient building, you can’t waste energy. It’s that simple. However, making general claims about wanting to be energy efficient is one thing. Actually putting together an actionable plan
Building Recommissioning Lowers Utility Costs and Increases Building Efficiency
Over the years, building efficiency and reliability declines. Plain and simple. The degradation is especially severe in buildings with highly technical energy efficiency systems. For example, the Heifer International headquarters building in Little Rock, Arkansas, received an Energy Star score of 90 in 2007. Just four years later, the same building received a much lower
Improve Boiler Efficiency with a Remote-Monitoring System
When it comes to boiler maintenance, many commercial property managers, owners, facility managers live by the motto “out of sight, out of mind.” While this may help trim costs in the short run, it can cause major issues down the road, including decreased efficiency, costly breakdowns, and premature failure. The solution: Remote-Monitoring Services Proactive Analysis