Energy Efficiency
Quick Winter Tips
Taking care of these basic items can help save you money and energy. Clear off roof hatches of snow and ice. If hatches are not cleared and there is an emergency we will not be able to access the roof. Clear snow & ice away from heat pumps. Heat pumps can freeze, causing improper functioning. If…
View MoreEfficient Building Controls
Building controls systems are one way to save money and energy on your building. If your system is not set up correctly you could lose energy and money. There are many reasons you system may not function optimally and we will discuss a few of them here. Staff It is important to make sure that…
View MoreWhat is a Green Building?
How do we provide green building? Reduce energy consumption by: High Efficiency Lighting Energy Management Systems High Efficiency HVAC Envelope Improvements Cut carbon emissions by: Reducing Energy Sustainable & Renewable Energy Sustainable Construction Create healthy and comfortable workspaces with: Natural Lighting Proper Ventilation Low VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) Proper HVAC Control Green Cleaning Products Help…
View MoreLevel 1 Energy Audit
We perform energy audits for most of our customers. It gives us information about energy usage, savings, and the potential for rebates and incentives. Our audits begin with a Level 1 Energy Audit/Pre-Audit. The pre-audit Identifies the potential for improvement and conceptual approaches for closing the gap from a low performing building to a high performance…
View MoreLong Wharf Theatre Project Wins Award for “Excellence In Construction”
The Long Wharf Theater Main Stage project has been recognized for an “Excellence In Construction Award” by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. The Long Wharf Theater received over $24,000 in utility incentives from CL&P for being more efficient than required by code. Controlled Air, Inc. provided them with economical solution through custom design build, saving them well over…
View More2013 Certificate of Avoided GHG Emissions
We received a very exciting letter and certificate from EPA’s CHP Partnership Vincent Chiocchio Controlled Air, Inc. 21 A Thompson Rd Branford, CT 06405 Dear Vincent, On behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Combined Heat and Power Partnership, I am pleased to provide you with your organization’s 2013 Certificate of Avoided GHG Emissions. The…
View MoreGas Conversions
Governor Malloy’s $7 bil expansion of natural gas has made converting to natural gas a possibility for many homes and businesses. Currently there are no incentives to make the conversion, BUT there are incentives and rebates available for the equipment that will run on natural gas. Depending on your current oil or propane usage payback…
View MoreEnergy Efficiency Funding
This is just a quick summary of some funding available in energy efficiency for both large scale and small scale projects: C-PACE Connecticut Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is an innovative program that is helping commercial, industrial and multi-family property owners access affordable, long-term financing for smart energy upgrades to their buildings. C-PACE allows building…
View MoreSpecial Rebates & Incentives Available until 12/31/2012
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that $3 million in additional energy efficiency incentives are now available for residents and businesses replacing furnaces, boilers, hot water heaters and refrigerators as a result of damage from Super Storm Sandy. These incentives are only available until December 31st. The incentives will apply for replacement of equipment with more…
View MoreControlled Air, Inc. was granted EPA CPA Partnership
On Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Controlled Air, Inc. was granted EPA CPA Partnership We were recently bestowed the honor of being a an EPA CHP(Combined Heat and Power) Partner. This partnership gives us access to tools, services and benefits in the further development of CHP; access to the CHP Emissions Calculator to help best determine…
View MoreVariable Frequnecy Drives (VFD)
Variable frequency drives are a system for controlling the revolutions per minute in an electric motor. It is a type of adjustable speed drive that can be added to any in industrial, OEM, and HVAC motor driven system. They can be used in conjunction with control pumps, fans, Condenser fans, air handler motors, HVAC fans, and cooling…
View MoreLeasing HVAC Equipment
Sometimes HVAC equipment breaks down at the least opportune times. It is never a good time to have your heating or air conditioning equipment fail, but there are some opportunities out there that can help make new equipment affordable. First of all, if you are upgrading from older inefficient equipment there are rebates and incentives…
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