How to make Commercial Buildings more Energy-Efficient

Beantown AC
Jul 25, 2017 · 3 min read

Did you know that commercial spaces consume about 20 percent of the total energy consumed nationwide?

What’s more, 17 percent of this is contributed by the office spaces all of us work in daily. With so much of monthly budget and energy being drained, isn’t it advisable to look for ways to make commercial buildings’ energy efficient?

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Energy-Efficiency

You will be happy to know that there are ways to do so. You can save both energy and money.

One of the best ways to save on energy costs in commercial buildings is to install highly energy-efficient HVAC systems. Other solutions include insulation of doors and windows, incorporating smart lighting solutions, allowing sunlight for day lighting solutions and more.

Installing highly energy efficient HVAC systems reduce energy consumption to the extent of 20–30 percent. However, to enjoy these benefits, it is important to choose the energy-efficient system diligently.

Choices of HVAC system

  • Furnaces and Air Conditioning systems: The market is flooded with energy efficient heating and cooling systems. Air conditioning and heating systems are rated by SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating). The higher the SEER ratings, the greater the energy efficiency of the system. So, consider the SEER rating while purchasing the system for the building.
  • Heat Pumps: Heat pumps do not generate hot or cold air. They work on the principle of capturing heat from inside and circulating it. The same heat is thrown outside while cooling and brought inside while heating. Since heat pumps only circulate air, they are highly energy efficient.
  • Geothermal systems: These systems are known to save energy to the extent of 200 to 300 percent. Geothermal systems are similar to heat pumps. However, here energy is transferred through pipes, which are buried six feet below the ground. Heat capture is consistent, therefore, making the system more energy efficient.

Now that you know about the highly energy-efficient system, it’s time to set foot to purchase one at the earliest and axe your energy bills.

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Important Tips

However, for complete energy efficiency, it is important to keep the following tips in mind.

  • It is important to choose a system with a capacity to heat or cool the space in which it is installed. Heating and AC repair, Kingston contractors can help you to determine the right sized system for your space. A bigger or smaller size system consumes more than required energy.
  • Programmable Thermostats help in saving energy. These can be programmed to reduce operation at closing time and increase operation just before the employees and customers’ arrive. This control promises both comfort and energy savings.
  • Zoning HVAC systems are designed to separate the building into various zones and cooling or heating each zone according to the requirement, instead of keeping the same temperature everywhere.

Another important thing for energy efficiency is regular care of the HVAC system. Heating and AC repair Kingston is a must for energy efficiency.

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Beantown AC has been catering its clients of south shore and cape areas since 2005. We are dedicated in fixing and installing heating and cooling systems.

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