Facility managers know there are plenty of ways to get buildings to use less energy. Fortunately, there are many ways to improve HVAC performance that do not cost a lot of money to implement. Some have more to do with the manner in which the building is operated than the actual HVAC system itself.
Most low- and no-cost items fall into four categories:
- Equipment Scheduling
- Sensor Error
- Simultaneous Heating and Cooling
- Outdoor Air
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