Advanced Features in High Performance Rooftop Units

Advanced Features in High Performance Rooftop Units Packaged rooftop units are widely used to provide heating and cooling in commercial and industrial buildings. Many of these systems are older and inefficient by today’s standards, and years of exposure to a variety of weather conditions has further reduced their efficiency. Upgrading to a new, high-performance rooftop … Read more

Mastery Maintenance: Rooftop Units

https://player.vimeo.com/external/396737753.hd.mp4?s=1a0862bf159634528beb55511c089c8b5f0e8863&profile_id=175 Mastery Maintenance: Rooftop Units It’s easy to neglect your packaged rooftop units. After all, you put them on the roof so you wouldn’t be able to see them. But a proper maintenance plan can keep your rooftop unit performing at peak efficiency and provide increased equipment longevity. Most preventive maintenance activities for a rooftop … Read more

Customized Comfort: Socially Driven HVAC systems

Customized Comfort? Socially Driven HVAC Systems

Customized Comfort? Socially Driven HVAC Systems Saving energy while maximizing occupant comfort is a challenging goal for many facilities. However, a potential solution to this age-old problem has surfaced — socially driven HVAC optimization. In tests, this user-based system resulted in 20% cooling energy savings and 47% heating savings, while significantly reducing hot and cold … Read more

Clearing the Air on HVAC Commissioning

Clearing the Air on HVAC Commissioning

Clearing the Air on HVAC Commissioning HVAC systems are critical to building comfort, but they’re also the biggest energy user in a typical commercial building. Proper operation affects employee health and productivity, as well as customer purchasing behavior. A new HVAC installation may not operate as intended, however. People make mistakes, microprocessor controls are complex … Read more

Affordable Energy-Saving Solutions for Multifamily Buildings

Affordable Energy-Saving Solutions for Multifamily Buildings Energy efficiency upgrades may reduce operating costs and increase property value. Owners and managers of multifamily properties are often reluctant to implement such projects because of concerns about the upfront investment and disruptions to tenants. Fortunately, there are a variety of energy-saving measures available that are affordable and simple … Read more

Selling Efficiency: Looking Beyond Energy Savings

Selling Efficiency: Looking Beyond Energy Savings Although energy-efficiency improvements can lower utility bills, expensive upgrades with a long payback period can be a tough sell. To overcome objections, it’s important to look beyond energy savings and point out that investing in energy efficiency can pay off in a number of ways. Longer equipment life.  Lights, … Read more

Energy Efficiency at Your Service

Energy Efficiency at Your Service Financing energy efficiency projects may be challenging. Many projects never make it past the planning stage because of the capital costs involved and competition with other investment opportunities. However, financial institutions, learning lessons from the solar power industry, have begun to offer efficiency-as-a-service to bridge this gap. Putting energy efficiency … Read more

Energy-Saving Strategies for Chiller Operations

Energy-Saving Strategies for Chiller Operations Chillers are widely used for cooling in large commercial and industrial facilities. While chillers are critical for comfort and productivity, they use a substantial amount of energy. By combining preventive maintenance with targeted upgrades, you can optimize system efficiency and really take the heat off your operating budget.   Maintaining … Read more