This is where a professional energy evaluation comes in. More than just a review of your utility bills, an energy evaluation is a deep dive into your facility’s energy patterns, revealing hidden inefficiencies and pinpointing opportunities for significant improvements. At Controlled Air Inc., our Agile Facility Management (AFM) System is built on this very principle, designed to empower building owners with the knowledge they need to take control of their energy future.

What Does an Energy Evaluation Uncover?

An energy evaluation, particularly through an approach like our AFM System, goes beyond surface-level observations. It meticulously analyzes your building’s systems – from HVAC and lighting to insulation and operational schedules – to understand exactly how and where energy is being consumed. The goal is to provide informative and utilizable information that translates directly into actionable insights.

The Transformative Benefits for Your Business:

Engaging in a comprehensive energy evaluation offers a multitude of benefits that directly impact your bottom line and operational efficiency:

1. Uncover the True Cost of Ownership: Your energy bill is just a number, but an evaluation breaks down what that number truly represents. It educates you on the real cost of ownership related to your energy consumption, helping you understand the financial implications of every watt and therm. This clarity is the first step toward effective management.
2. Achieve Significant Energy Budget Reductions: The primary objective of an energy evaluation is to identify ways to save money. By pinpointing inefficient equipment, operational waste, and areas for improvement, businesses can implement targeted Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) that offer the highest Return on Investment (ROI). This means tangible, measurable reductions in your monthly energy expenditures.
3. Make Informed Energy Service Decisions: Guesswork leads to wasted resources. An energy evaluation provides the data and insights necessary to make informed energy service decisions. You’ll understand which upgrades are truly beneficial, which maintenance strategies are most effective, and how technology can be leveraged to optimize your energy use.
4. Drive Operational Excellence: Energy efficiency isn’t just about saving money; it’s about optimizing how your entire facility runs. By addressing energy inefficiencies, you often streamline operations, improve system performance, and enhance the overall reliability of your building’s infrastructure. This contributes directly to achieving operational excellence.
5. Establish Environmental Leadership: In an era where sustainability is increasingly important, an energy evaluation helps you reduce your carbon footprint. By consuming less energy, your business demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, enhancing your brand reputation and potentially meeting regulatory requirements. Becoming an environmental leader can also appeal to eco-conscious customers and partners.
6. Increase Asset Value: An energy-efficient building is a more valuable asset. Lower operating costs and a reduced environmental impact make your property more attractive, whether for long-term ownership or potential resale.

Take Control of Your Energy Future

Don’t let hidden energy waste drain your profits. An energy evaluation is the foundational step toward smarter energy management, leading to substantial savings, improved operations, and a stronger commitment to sustainability.

Ready to unlock the full potential of your facility? Contact us today to learn how an energy evaluation can benefit your business.

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Bauer Hall was a major renovation of an old house which was converted to offices for the Universities use. The home had been vacant for many years and required a complete renovation. We worked alongside RAM Building Group. Controlled Air, Inc, furnished and installed a Lennox VRF system which included 2 outdoor units, 23 indoor units with 6 bring floor standing and 17 ceiling cassettes.

A Johnson Controls building controls system was also installed with a FX80 supervisory front end controller to allow for per room temperature controls.

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Controlled Air, Inc. installed a Building Control System (BMS) for a pharmaceutical laboratory and office building allowing for proper operation and sequencing. The BMS was integrated with installed mechanical and process equipment. The BMS monitors the electric and BTU usage and work to make equipment operate at peak efficiency. The BMS is made by Johnson Controls by their Facility Explorer line that allows for remote monitoring and alarming if any issues arise. What makes this system more complex than most is the use of data sharing between all systems to make sure all equipment runs optimally. There are spaces within the building that require critical temperature and humidity controls in order to operations to run smoothly.

 

Below is a list of some of the equipment the BMS also monitors and controls:

 

• Steam boilers for the lab and domestic hot water.
• Life safety and tenant generator systems supply back up power in the event of power failure for critical areas.
• Kitchen exhaust fans for occupancy, allowing the fans and exhaust hoods only to run when the space is occupied and in use.
• Cooling tower controls, which provides temperature controlled water to the chillers, and heat exchangers serving individual floor air conditioning units.
• Refrigerant monitoring to control exhaust in case of a leak.
• Individual floor air conditioning units, while also controlling occupancy. The individual units serve VAV’s throughout all floors, to maintain individual space temperatures.
• Stairwell pressurization fan control in the case of a fire.
• Boilers serving the entire buildings heating requirements, including baseboard heat, air handling heating coils and zone reheats throughout the space.

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