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Highly Effective Strategies for Meeting EE Goals

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner layout=”boxed”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”2108″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][cortana_heading title=”Smart Sensors” font_size_title=”18″][vc_column_text]In many cases the most immediate and high yielding results comes from demand based control of plug, lighting, and HVAC loads. This means controlling energy at the point of use – through effective deployment of sensors.

Smart sensor applications require three critical attributes:

  1. Quality sensors for accurate measurement with low life cycle costs*,
  2. efficient integration for control, and
  3. the ability to gather information for future improvement and on-going energy savings and indoor environmental validation.

New energy codes mandate demand based control of energy, yet most buildings are not taking advantage of innovative sensor platforms that optimize savings and information for future improvements. This is where we come in.

*Key: quality sensors require calibration 2 x / yr (ASHRAE). Our recommendation: if you don’t calibrate the sensors, don’t install them in the first place.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=”The following strategies can be easily implemented at any stage of the facility’s design”][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner layout=”boxed”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][cortana_heading title=”Demand Based Control of Ventilation and HVAC Temperature” font_size_title=”18″][vc_column_text]The single largest, yet most untapped opportunity lies in air side savings and better management of HVAC loads (without sacrificing comfort). We help you quantify environmental parameters so you are optimizing HVAC delivery for both energy efficiency and indoor air quality (demand control ventilation is now required in NYS energy codes).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][cortana_heading title=”Automatic Lighting Control” font_size_title=”18″][vc_column_text]While lighting has been a prime opportunity for energy reductions, point of use control, or automatic on/off (e.g. occupancy based) control often remains an untapped opportunity in existing buildings (now required in NYS energy codes). Wireless networking, which is relatively new to advanced lighting controls, enables Advanced Lighting Control functionality without the expense of installing dedicated control wiring.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1457538437356{background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner layout=”boxed”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][cortana_heading title=”Plug Load Management” font_size_title=”18″][vc_column_text]And how about those plug loads? For example a typical copy machine will draw a phantom load of about $400 year, even though it “sleeps at night”. What about all those monitors, coffee makers, water coolers…? Plug-in loads can account for between 15 and 50% of a buildings electricity. (automated control now required in NYS energy codes)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][cortana_heading title=”Measurement and Verification” font_size_title=”18″][vc_column_text]Real time energy management – baseline metrics and on-going comparison – is inherent in our technologies. Buildings change, mechanical systems and sensors drift. We are committed to M&V as to help you maintain your efficiencies and improvements.

.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1457538603836{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner layout=”boxed”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][cortana_heading title=”HVAC / Ductwork Restoration” font_size_title=”18″][vc_column_text]Advanced technologies and processes for cleaning, sealing leaks and coating fiberglass lined ductwork should be incorporated into scopes and specifications to optimize both energy and IAQ. Restoring existing ductwork is four to five times less expensive than installing new (and good reuse to boot!)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][cortana_heading title=”Indoor Air Quality Management” font_size_title=”18″][vc_column_text]Measuring and documenting how various building systems impact indoor air quality is an important element for sustainable buildings. GBP has conducted hundreds of evaluations ranging from LEED testing to complaint response. Occupant productivity is directly related to a healthy building – and thus represents a significant payback opportunity.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_cta h2=”Questions?” h4=”We would love to hear from you!” txt_align=”center” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Contact” btn_align=”center” btn_i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-envelope-o” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fgreenbldgpartners.com%2Fcontact-us%2F||” btn_add_icon=”true”][/vc_cta][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]