Building Energy Efficiency Tips

Do you design or operate or conduct maintenance services of building systems?

If so, you may be interested to know how your actions affect the overall building energy efficiency. Here are some tips:

  • Right size the building systems, especially the HVAC system, to meet the load profile.
  • Optimize the building envelope for best efficiency.
  • Choose the most suitable systems and equipment to match the load profile and building operations.
  • Specify energy efficient equipment and components.
  • Include energy efficient operating strategies.
  • Ensure the systems are commissioned and balanced to operate efficiently.
  • Conduct yearly balancing and checking to ensure the systems are operating as designed.
  • Put in place a preventive maintenance program to identify defective components and operations promptly and take corrective action.
question-mark-img
  • Heating the outdoor air supply accounts for almost 50% of heating energy use in buildings in Canada. Think about heat recovery from exhaust air for improving energy efficiency.
  • Choosing all kinds of premium energy efficient equipment may not result in energy efficient building. Choose the right equipment & systems.
  • Nothing is constant in this universe! Equipment and systems that can modulate the capacity are better for energy efficiency. Think about VAV systems, variable speed pumping, modulating burners, variable speed compressors and VFD fitted fans.
  • Electricity is costlier than natural gas. Focus on minimizing electricity use for more energy cost savings and less peak demand for electricity.