| Every business
should conduct an annual survey of their buildings mechanical system to
determine opportunities to increase comfort and efficiency. A small investment
could pay big dividends.
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Five Quick Steps Businesses Can Take To Conserve Energy
Review building control systems
Check to see if the system uses outside air for cooling, night setbacks, and start/stop settings. It can be more efficient to bring in outside air than to spend energy—and money—making your own.
Perform preventive maintenance
Simple tasks such as replacing filters, cleaning condensers for the rooftop
systems, and cleaning tubes for chilled water systems can have a significant
impact on utility charges.
Conduct an overall building tune-up
Known as "re-commissioning," this is especially important in buildings over ten
years old.
Explore system modernization
Consider investing in more complex solutions that can provide quick paybacks
such as adding free cooling, heat recovery, using variable frequency drives
(similar to a dimmer switch used with lighting), and storing energy for use when
rates are higher.
Consider alternative fuel options
Use gas cooling and co-generation to provide more energy options.
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