Commercial buildings have a lot of energy consumption, from lighting, to equipment, and other such elements, the HVAC system is actually one of the top energy users. Using proven strategies, businesses can optimize their HVAC system while reducing the energy use and power bills. We at Advanced Electric Solutions Corp have listed a few strategies to implement to help you reduce energy use and cost regarding your HVAC system.

How to Save Energy in Commercial HVAC Systems & Improve Performance

1) Commercial energy audits. Taking the first steps in reducing energy use is with an audit, where you can better know when, and where energy is being used. Assessing the energy bills for the past 3-5 years is a good place if you intend to do this on your own. Note any energy spikes as the seasons change. The more data you have concerning the building’s energy consumption, the easier the problems can be spotted and addressed.
2) Schedule routine preventative HVAC maintenance. A major contributor to controlling the energy costs is ensuring your HVAC system is always operating at peak efficiency. Create and follow preventative maintenance schedule. Putting off the cleaning, part replacement, and other maintenance services only adds to the efficiency loss and leads t major breakdowns.
3) Immediately make HVAC repairs. Where it can be tempting to put off the repairs until you can include it in the budget, it is an ineffective strategy that compensates on the energy bill.
4) Smart technology installation. A considerable amount of energy is wasted when it is used to keep a building at the temperature preferred by occupants after they have gone home for the evening or the weekend. Using either smart technology or programmable thermostats, you can ensure the proper temperatures are applied.
5) Energy saving structural changes. Energy inefficiencies can be partly blamed on the design of the building. In order to correct the problem, in some instances, it is well worth the investment to redesign a portion of the building. For example, a connected portion of a building that is designated for shipping is continually exposed to the outside temperature as shipments come in and go out, should be fitted with thick doors for properly sealing as well as well-insulated walls to avoid a significant energy loss.
6) Audit for energy wasting practices. As owners and building managers focus on more systemic issues, there are quite a bit of ways energy is wasted in commercial buildings that may be overlooked. For instance, because an area of the building gets uncomfortably cold while the air conditioning is on, or vice versa when the heat is running, someone may utilize a space heater or prop windows or doors, wasting a significant amount of energy. Management can discover these practices and take steps to remedy the situation with consistent audits and managing the occupant’s practices.
7) Educate building occupants. If they are made aware what the best practices are, most people are willing to use energy wisely. Explain the need to change certain habits, implement specific applications, and so on to better optimize the energy use.

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At Advanced Electric Solutions Corp, our team of specialists perform many energy diagnostics with the HVAC system and so much more in an effort to help commercial entities save on energy and costs. Call us today to see what we can do for your business.