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Maintenance and engineering managers constantly are looking for ways to make their HVAC systems operate more efficiently and, by doing so, save on energy costs. They also would like to improve indoor air quality and thermal comfort, which would reduce occupant complaints. Maybe most of all, managers would like to extend the life of HVAC systems and components to minimize the frequency of equipment repair and replacement.
The challenge in accomplishing these tasks is deciding where to start. In doing so, it is important for managers to understand the organization’s goals, and more importantly, the goals of the specific facility. A facility’s goals can include saving money through reduced energy use or operating costs, as well as trying to earn a green building certification from rating systems such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Whatever the goals, managers need to understand them first, then build a plan around implementing strategies to enable the organization to achieve those goals. To read more...
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