 | Introduction |
Unnecessary ventilation can waste energy and cost you a lot of money.
For example, ventilation accounts for around 30% of heat loss in most commercial buildings (an estimated 25% in industrial buildings). Most companies could save a lot of money by making sure that their ventilation systems are not wasting heat.
Our practical advice will help you find ways to cut your energy costs by making your ventilation more efficient. Our advice ranges from basic tips to detailed advice on upgrading equipment.
Our top three recommended carbon saving ventilation projects:
When buying new motors, always specify higher efficiency motors as they will save you up to 5% on energy costs, for little or no extra capital cost.
How to implement higher efficiency motors
Variable speed fans can slow down when ventilation demands decrease. This will save money on electricity as well as reducing heating/cooling costs.
Make sure fans aren’t running when they're not required. This not only wastes energy, but also removes heat from the building.