Lighting and HVAC systems are the primary culprits of high energy bills. According to the U.S. Department and Energy's Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) arm, lighting and conditioning indoor air makeup more than 50% of a building's total energy use.
For years, lighting has played a large role in cutting energy costs, with very little focus on HVAC. Now advancements in technology are making savings on HVAC systems more achievable. Likewise, as the saving potential becomes more evident, facility decision makers such as managers and owners are starting to look for opportunities to reduce costs with current HVAC systems.
Three Ways to Cut on HVAC Energy Costs
For years, lighting has played a large role in cutting energy costs, with very little focus on HVAC. Now advancements in technology are making savings on HVAC systems more achievable. Likewise, as the saving potential becomes more evident, facility decision makers such as managers and owners are starting to look for opportunities to reduce costs with current HVAC systems.
Three Ways to Cut on HVAC Energy Costs
Fans are a large consumer of energy and account for 80% of the so-called parasitic load. For this reason, the Air Movement Control Association International (AMCA), began developing an efficiency rating for fans. By choosing a fan based on this rating system, you can reduce a significant amount on energy costs.
VRF systems are common in Europe and Asia, but have only recently gained popularity in North America. Its ability to respond to fluctuations in space load conditions, enables energy savings during part-load system use.
3. Energy Recovery
Another option for saving on energy costs for facilities is the use of an airside or waterside direct exchange system. For large facilities, energy recovery systems have the potential to cut energy conditioning energy use by half.
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