Making The Most Out Of The HVAC Controls – An Emerging Energy Saving Solution

An energy management system belongs to the special category of systems that are designed to run individual pieces of equipment more efficiently. Energy management systems permit the integration of equipment, enhancing the performance of the system, and reduce energy consumption. The EMS sensors monitor parameters such as air and water temperatures, pressures, humidity levels, flow rates, and power consumption. These performance points are then used to control electrical and mechanical equipment run times and set points.

Not many people are aware that any facility’s performance can be improved dramatically by installing and fully using HVAC controls, provided you use those controls correctly. Here are a few ways in which you can make the best out of the HVAC controls:

· Seven-day scheduling provides hour-to-hour and day-to-day control of HVAC and lighting systems and can account for holidays and seasonal changes.

· The night temperature setback allows for less cooling in summer and less heating in winter during unoccupied hours.

· Optimal start/stop allows the system to ramp up slowly, avoiding morning demand spikes or unnecessary run times.

Talking of HVAC upgrades, these can provide tremendous economic benefits, improve occupant comfort and system reliability, and reduce operating costs to become one of the best energy efficiency solutions. However, in order to maximize benefits and minimize capital investment, load-reducing measures such as lighting upgrades should precede HVAC system upgrades.

Icopwer ESCO is experienced in offering a delivery mechanism to provide the maximum amount of energy efficiency resources. We have extensive design and implementation experience in integrating multiple efficiency measures, mitigating technical and performance risks, and generating energy saving solutions for our clients at almost no capital investment.  In addition to that, we act as an energy-efficient project developer as we integrate the project’s design, financing, installation and operational elements like voltage optimization systems. Icopower ESCO’s remuneration is based on Energy Saving Performance Contracts whereby our payment is on a shared savings basis. You can know more by visiting our website http://icopower-esco.com/  or by writing to us at   fm@icopower.com.