Electrical and Mechanical Upgrades: Energy Management Controls

What can be done to save energy besides lighting?  Lots of stuff!  If it heats, cools, modulates or can be turned on or off, then SmartWatt Energy can help make it more energy efficient!  This post is part of a series detailing systems and areas where potential energy savings can be found in your commercial or industrial facility.  If you’re interested in a comprehensive energy efficiency solution for your facility, contact us to learn more about a complimentary energy analysis.

Energy Management Controls

Energy Management Systems and Controls utilize both mechanical equipment and software strategies graphically representing the HVAC mechanical equipment within your facility.

How does this help with energy savings?  By seeing the energy usage of all equipment within your facility, you can easily schedule when certain equipment is running and when it is not.  For example, if you have a machine or mechanical piece of equipment that you see is only being used from 12-2 each day, than you can schedule it to automatically turn on at 12 and turn off at 2.  Other sources of energy savings can come from employing a strict schedule and operating ranges for a building mechanical HVAC system.