Technology Tuesday: Economizers
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and are ready and eager to jump in and save some money. A great way to kick off the new year is to talk about how to save money and energy with equipment you probably already have:
Economizers!
Install them, save tons of money, and forget about it, right?
WRONG!
An important thing I learned in energy management training is that economizers are generally only found in one of two states of operation:
Broken
About to break
Most HVAC units live on the roof where they are subjected to all weather conditions. I, personally, have never seen a protective shelter built for an HVAC unit, so it’s safe to assume they take a beating throughout the seasons. If the unit as a whole takes a beating, then the economizer also takes a beating.
Economizers are a crucial part of your HVAC system’s ability to function efficienty. Although, rooftop units can very easily be out-of-sight and out-of-mind, you can realize a tremendous amount of energy savings by just making it a policy for your maintenance team to check them periodically to ensure they are working properly. Alternatively, enrolling in a utility HVAC service optimization program or contracting with a local HVAC contractor can also help manage this issue. The energy savings will go a long way.
PG&E Commercial HVAC Optimization Program
https://www.pge.com/pge_global/common/pdfs/save-energy-money/facility-improvements/hvac-optimization/fs_HVAC_QM.pdf
SCE HVAC Optimization Program
https://www.sceonlineapp.com/upstreamHVAC/HVACOptimization.aspx
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