By: Arthur Cooper
Submitted: 2010-07-28 00:33:30 | Word Count: 664
The most energy efficient buildings are the ones that operate green air conditioning systems and have energy efficient air conditioners installed. Having an efficient HVAC system has a huge impact on the energy costs of a building. If you are operating a school, hospital or building that houses critical business systems you can’t afford to rely on an outdated inefficient HVAC. Fortunately there are new green technologies and strategies that can help you to update your system and save money. Hill York features an entire Hygreen line of energy saving products and services that use the most advanced green air conditioning technologies.
Tips on Green Air Conditioning
To operate an energy efficient building you need the right system but you also need to employ some green air conditioning strategies. Here are some tips to help you operate an energy efficient building:
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* Reduce your building’s cooling load prior to purchasing any new equipment. Cooling load is the amount of energy it takes to cool the space effectively. Tightening ducts and sealing windows are some of the ways to reduce your load. By lowering your cooling load you can install a smaller less expensive unit.
* Don’t over size units. Over sizing increases your initial costs and your long-term operational costs. Too large or too small a unit will be over worked and less efficient. An energy efficient air conditioner is one that’s the right size for the space.
* Have your HVAC team conduct a Manual N commercial load calculation to determine the most energy efficient air conditioners for your space.
* Choose light commercial heating and cooling units that are Energy Star and meet the U.S. government’s highest standards for green air conditioning.
* Ask your HVAC specialist about supplemental dehumidification particularly if you are in humid regions like Broward, Palm Beach or Miami Dade County. It can help lower the size of equipment you’ll need.
* Consider installing a demand controlled ventilation system. They help cut costs by automatically lowering air conditioning use during periods of lower occupancy. They are especially effective in spaces like commercial kitchens and computer data centers.
*Information on Energy Efficient Buildings, Green Air Conditioning and Energy Efficient Air Conditioners provided by Business.gov the U.S. Government’s official website for small businesses.
