Building automation systems (BASs), Case Study, Lighting, Municipal government

Energy Efficiency in Local Government Facilities and Operations

This E Source case study from the municipal buildings sector was created for the Business Energy Advisor.

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Building automation systems (BASs), Case Study, Chillers, Colleges and universities, Light sensing and switching, Lighting

Community College in Orlando Learns to Save Energy

This E Source case study from the colleges and universities sector was created for the Business Energy Advisor.

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Air conditioners, Ballasts, Building automation systems (BASs), Commissioning, Daylighting, Daylighting controls, Electronics and office equipment, Exterior lighting, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Lighting controls, Office buildings, Plug loads, Recommissioning, Retrocommissioning, Rooftop units (RTUs), Small and midsize offices, Smart thermostats, Ventilation and air handling, Windows

Small and Midsize Offices

Small and midsize office buildings in the US (those under 100,000 square feet) use an average of 15 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity and 38 cubic feet of natural gas per square foot annually.

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Air conditioners, Building automation systems (BASs), Commercial buildings, Commissioning, Daylighting, Exterior lighting, Insulation, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Monitoring-based commissioning, Retail, Retrocommissioning, Rooftop units (RTUs), Ventilation and air handling, Windows

Retail Buildings

Retail buildings in the US use an average of 18.3 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per square foot and 34,300 Btu of natural gas per square foot annually. Typically, lighting, cooling, and heating are the best targets for energy savings.

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Air conditioners, Building automation systems (BASs), Commissioning, Daylighting, Electronics and office equipment, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Lighting controls, Municipal and healthcare facilities, Municipal government, Plug loads, Recommissioning, Retrocommissioning, Roofs, Rooftop units (RTUs), Smart thermostats

Municipal Government Facilities

Municipal governments oversee large and small administrative buildings, libraries, indoor and outdoor recreation centers, schools, and wastewater treatment facilities. Learn how these buildings use energy and how they can be more efficient.

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Ballasts, Building automation systems (BASs), CFLs, Grocery stores, Hotels and motels, Laboratories, Large offices, LEDs, Lighting, Lighting controls, Retail, Small and midsize offices, Warehousing and storage

Lighting Controls

Lighting controls are primarily used to turn lights off when they are not needed or dim them so that they produce no more light than necessary. Learn about the various options so you can choose the right system for your application.

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Air conditioners, Building automation systems (BASs), Chillers, Commissioning, Daylighting, Daylighting controls, Exterior lighting, Heat pumps, Large offices, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Metal halide lighting, Office buildings, Plug loads, Recommissioning, Retrocommissioning, Roofs, Rooftop units (RTUs)

Large Offices

Large office buildings (those over 100,000 square feet) spend nearly 29% of their operating expenses on utilities, mostly electricity and natural gas. Learn about some great short- and long-term measures that can help large office buildings save energy and boost their bottom line.

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Air conditioners, Building automation systems (BASs), CFLs, Chillers, Commissioning, Daylighting, Elevators and escalators, Exterior lighting, Hospitals, Laundry appliances, LEDs, Lighting controls, Metal halide lighting, Monitoring-based commissioning, Municipal and healthcare facilities, Plug loads, Retrocommissioning, Windows

Hospitals

Hospitals require large amounts of energy, with lots of equipment running 24/7. Much can be done to manage energy costs, cut excessive energy use, and increase your bottom line. Properly managing equipment as well as investing in specific technology can yield substantial energy savings.

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Building automation systems (BASs), Building structure and automation, Chillers, Commissioning, HVAC distribution systems, Lighting controls, Recommissioning, Rooftop units (RTUs)

Energy Management and Information Systems

Installing or upgrading a building automation system (also known as an energy management system) can save between 5% and 15% of overall building energy consumption. Learn how to reduce overall building operating costs by controlling building equipment so that it operates more efficiently.

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