Building envelope, Case Study, LEDs, Lighting, Multifamily residences, Roofs, Solar technology, Windows

California Apartment Complex Saves 17.6% More than Title 24 Standard

This E Source case study from the multifamily residences sector was created for the Business Energy Advisor.

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Daylighting controls, Electronics and office equipment, Fans, High-bay lighting, HVAC distribution systems, Industrial and manufacturing, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Metal halide lighting, Pumps and motors, Refrigeration, Roofs, Variable-frequency drives (VFDs), Warehousing and storage

Warehouses

Energy costs for some warehouses are more than 10% of their annual revenue. Warehouse operators can take advantage of many methods to reduce energy bills through improving efficiency in their facilities.

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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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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, Ballasts, Building envelope, CFLs, Commercial buildings, Commissioning, Daylighting, Electronics and office equipment, Exterior lighting, Heat pump water heaters, Heating and cooling, Hotels and motels, Laundry appliances, LEDs, Light sensing and switching, Lighting, Lighting controls, Recommissioning, Refrigerative cooling, Retrocommissioning, Roofs, Ventilation and air handling, Water heating, Windows

Hotels and Motels

Hotels and motels don’t use as much energy as hospitals and data centers, but they do use more than educational and residential facilities. Many efficiency strategies, such as hotel room automation, offer the opportunity for cost savings and increased profitability.

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Building structure and automation, Roofs

Cool Roofs

Minimizing rooftop heat gain using a light-colored “cool” roof can be a cost-effective and low-risk way to reduce cooling loads and peak demand. Learn more about the different options available.

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Air conditioners, Airports, Ballasts, CFLs, Commissioning, Daylighting controls, Elevators and escalators, Heating and cooling, LEDs, Lighting, Lighting controls, Metal halide lighting, Monitoring-based commissioning, Municipal and healthcare facilities, Pumps and motors, Recommissioning, Roofs, Variable-frequency drives (VFDs), Ventilation and air handling, Water heating, Windows

Airports

Energy comprises as much as 10 to 15 percent of an average airport's operating budget annually. Energy-efficiency measures can also cut operating costs, and some are cheap or free to implement.

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