Have you wondered why commissioning has become a standard best practice in both new construction and existing building construction projects? The answer can be most simply stated as VALUE. If … Read More
Why Commission Your Building Systems?
Are your building systems performing at their highest level? How do you know? Have your utility bills continued to climb, and do you know why? In our experience, we’ve found … Read More
Find the Right Balance between Indoor Air Quality and Energy Consumption
Are you heating, humidifying and conditioning too much outside air? How do you know? How do you determine the appropriate balance between the minimum necessary amount of outside air for … Read More
The Water-Energy Nexus
We recently experienced some unusually cold weather in the Southeast that approached or even surpassed record lows. These extreme temperatures created an environment that produced numerous issues with facilities of … Read More
The Stack Effect
Have you ever walked into the lobby of a high rise during the winter to find it surprisingly cold? That’s the stack effect in play. When the air inside a … Read More
Supply Air Temperature Reset Strategy
One of the most effective strategies to employ in any energy savings program is to provide only the necessary amount of cooling or heating to each space (or zone). One … Read More
Waterside Economizer System
Extremely well-suited for cooler climates, a waterside economizer system is a great way to capitalize on natural cooling to reduce or offset your energy consumption during cooler months.
Static Pressure Reset Strategy
Mimicking the changing temperatures outside, a facility’s HVAC system needs vary throughout the year, which could mean wasted energy if the system does not adjust. Variable air volume HVAC systems … Read More