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When you’re looking to save on energy costs and improve energy efficiency for your building, you’re usually faced with a number of different commissioning options, such as re-commissioning, continuous commissioning, and retro-commissioning. If you’re not familiar with the engineering industry and its terminology, trying to grasp the differences between certain…

Gary Short Aug 09, 2013

Creative thinking can and should play a significant role in the successful completion of a Retro-Commissioning project. Certain standard questions should always be asked, such as “what” and “how”: whether installed equipment is appropriate for the need, set up correctly, and functioning properly. But the advantages that come from asking…

Gary Short Aug 05, 2013

Summer is prime time for school districts to implement retro-commissioning projects. Because most schools do not host summer sessions, retro-commissioning work can be conducted with minimal impact on users of the buildings. While it might be a bit late to take advantage of this timeframe in 2013, now would be…

Gary Short Aug 02, 2013

For many businesses, energy costs are some of the largest operating expenses. Newer technologies and various incentives to help reduce these costs. Businesses operating in older buildings can achieve some of the greatest cost reductions through the process of retro-commissioning. This process identifies which areas of a building result in…

Gary Short Jul 31, 2013

While retro-commissioning projects typically leads to cost savings for facilities, it is important to understand the up-front costs involved in the process. Budgeting appropriately and reducing costs associated with retro-commissioning, where possible, will help building owners achieve the greatest return on their investment. (more…)

Gary Short Jul 29, 2013

While energy costs are typically the driving factor of a retro-commissioning project, building owners should be aware that the average retro-commissioning project delivers several additional benefits that should not be overlooked. In addition to reducing energy use, cutting energy costs, and reducing a facility’s carbon footprint, retro-commissioning also: Extends the…

Gary Short Jul 26, 2013

Regardless of a building’s size, function, or age, there is usually room for improvement in terms of performance and energy output. Newer buildings that were never commissioned during the construction process tend to present the most opportunity for energy savings. A good retro-commissioning agent can help you determine if your…

Gary Short Jul 22, 2013

At sys-tek, we have a very simple saying that all buildings do get commissioned at some point — the only question is when and at what performance level. When searching for a retro-commissioning agent, it’s important to ask the right questions and choose one with the right experience and qualifications.…

Gary Short Jul 19, 2013