HVAC Energy Saving Tips For Commercial Businesses! 

Whether you own or lease your building, you typically need lighting, heating, air conditioning, power for office equipment, and other services to stay in business. Energy efficiency is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to combat climate change, clean the air you breathe, improve the competitiveness of your business, and reduce energy costs.

A major way to save money, while also helping the environment, is to maximize the energy efficiency of your building. These tips will help you to understand what your commercial building needs to maximize energy efficiency.

Updating an HVAC System Leads to Future Savings

Replacing a building’s old, inefficient HVAC system does not need to be a financial burden. It is a company’s chance to cut major energy costs. New HVAC designs waste less energy and less money. When considering investing in a new HVAC system, there are some strategies to consider.

Invest in the highest-efficiency boiler, furnace, chillerand rooftop unit that your company can afford. High-efficiency systems use less energy and cost less utility bills. With better building efficiency, you may be able to install a smaller and less costly HVAC system. Simple tasks like reducing the lighting level, insulating windows, and sealing duct leaks may decrease HVAC demands. Consider automating energy management. A new computerized system can adjust airflow and temperature based on occupancy, building use, and other factors.

Keep Up with Maintenance

Your commercial HVAC system is probably your biggest energy consumer, but regular tune-ups may cut your energy bill by 5%! If a major problem is found, the savings can increase. Inspect cooling and heating equipment monthly and perform routine maintenance to lower energy costs.

AutomatedSystems Control HVAC Costs

Energy management systems can help the energy costs of your commercial HVAC system. These systems are also known as building automation systems (BAS) and may integrate other building services, such as security and fire prevention. An energy management system will track building traffic and find the best time of day to start heating or cooling a building to a desired temperature. Estimates are that automated systems can save at least 10% of overall building energy consumption. The savings are even more for buildings that currently lack an efficient HVAC system. In addition to saving energy, these systems may also reduce the cost of overall building maintenance.

Go Green

Investing in green products and green design can help keep your company out of the red with high energy costs. Green design is used to reduce demands on commercial HVAC systems that often run continuously. Green products include windows that optimize sunlight and reduce the need for artificial lights that strain cooling systems. Companies should consider investing in HVAC systems that use non-polluting refrigerants – a green product that won’t harm the environment.

These are just a few ways that you, as a commercial building manager, can lower the energy costs of your HVAC system. The team at Adam'sAir Systems can help you decide what HVAC system will best reduce your building’s energy costs. Contact us today!