With rapid development in Africa and Asia, people’s apathy and the continued disbelief of others in global warming, it is no wonder that climate change is only getting worse. As a business owner or manager of a commercial HVAC or refrigeration facility, it’s beneficial to your bottom line and generations to come to look for ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
1. Update the Thermostats
The first way is to update the thermostats. Manual or human-controlled remote thermostats are quickly becoming a thing of the past. With internet-connected sensors, cloud computing and predictive analytics like Motili’s, HVAC control systems can now continuously adjust temperatures and humidity levels in different parts of the home based on real-time and historical data. By connecting HVAC to the Internet of Things, optimization can reduce energy consumption by 20 percent. 20% is a big reduction in energy consumption. You upgrade your phone every few months, so check your commercial HVAC thermostats this season and upgrade as needed.
2. Use Solar Energy
Another way to increase the energy efficiency of your system is to use solar energy. A recent invention called Therm X introduces a solar thermal collector into the original HVAC system. Instead of electricity, the collector uses solar energy to drive the compressor, a part of the HVAC unit that helps with cooling. One client has seen more than a 50 percent reduction in cooling costs since installing the system.
Over a year, on a system running 24 hours a day, that would save 35 to 40 percent of the reduction of an average system. The energy and cost benefits are clear. The icing on the cake is the fact that it doesn’t need much maintenance. So consider incorporating solar energy into your HVAC system.
3. Invest in a New Energy Efficient Unit
Finally, increasing the energy efficiency of your HVAC system may require a complete overhaul. Replacing your existing unit with high-efficiency systems reduces cooling costs and energy consumption. With 44 percent of the energy generated for commercial buildings being used for HVAC and refrigeration, it makes sense to consider upgrading to high-efficiency HVAC equipment.
So whether you’re taking baby steps or jumping straight into a full energy-efficient upgrade, hats off to you. Contact us at J&K Heating and Cooling; we will provide you with more information and guide you through your energy efficient HVAC upgrade. Reach out to us here https://jkheat.com/