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Has your business identified the need to increase energy efficiency? Or are you being asked to carve 10% off your energy budget, but you have no idea where to start? If you think your building could be using energy more efficiently, or you wonder how you might prioritize a series…

Gary Short Sep 13, 2013

Prior to beginning a Retro-Commissioning project, the provider will conduct a walkthrough and investigation of a building to become more familiar with current daily operations. An investigation will also help the Retro-Commissioning agent determine where opportunities lie in regards to energy efficiency and improvement of existing equipment. To make sure…

Gary Short Sep 11, 2013

Although energy costs are typically cited as the greatest benefit of undergoing Retro-Commissioning on your facility, most RCx projects deliver multiple additional benefits as well, which can also save businesses money on repair costs, labor, and equipment. In addition to improving energy efficiency and lowering energy costs Retro-Commissioning can also…

Gary Short Sep 06, 2013

Did you know that the average reduction in energy costs as a result of retro-commissioning is 16 percent? The rate is even higher with buildings that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Unfortunately, failing to keep up with the recommended changes following the Retro-Commissioning process can cause…

Gary Short Aug 30, 2013

For a Retro-Commissioning project to have lasting success, the entire staff and faculty of an organization must be on board and dedicated to making sure the project is fully carried out. Establishing a Retro-Commissioning project with a team-oriented approach can foster a sense of collaboration that is vital to the…

Gary Short Aug 28, 2013

The Better Buildings Challenge was launched by President Obama in 2011 with the goal of improving the energy efficiency of commercial buildings, institutional buildings, and industrial plants throughout America by at least 20 percent by the year 2020. (more…)

Gary Short Aug 26, 2013

Since the peak occupancy of office buildings usually occurs during business hours on weekdays, Retro-Commissioning can offer massive energy savings by timing lighting and other systems to coincide with occupancy. Review the following case studies to learn more about the potential cost and energy savings available through Retro-Commissioning. Crown Plaza,…

Gary Short Aug 23, 2013

Building owners are sometimes hesitant to embark on a Retro-Commissioning project out of fear of potentially high costs. People often assume that, between the cost of the commissioning agent and the cost to implement the agent’s recommendations, it may take too long to offset those costs with the savings generated…

Gary Short Aug 16, 2013