Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Buildings
The impact of buildings on our planet is enormous and is a prime example of where energy waste can be reduced, both creating a healthier environment, indoors and out, and reducing our energy demand. Reducing our energy consumption by making our buildings more efficient and using sustainable materials, means less greenhouse gas emissions and more money in your pockets.
The growing demand for energy independence and the campaign to fight global warming has created an enormous backing to start retrofitting buildings in the United States to make them more efficient. With the new federal administration in office, and the increasing awareness at the state and local levels, incentives for Green programs have never been as abundant. The bottom line is that buildings need to be greener and now things are being done about it. The value of green building construction is projected to increase to $60 billion by 2011.
In the United States alone, buildings account for:
- 72% of electricity consumption
- 39% of energy use
- 38% of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
- 40% of raw materials use
- 30% of waste output (136 million tons annually)
What can Green DCV do for you?
The benefits of installing Green DCV into your HVAC system will not only allow your facility to reduce its energy costs, but also reduce its carbon footprint. This means that not only is your facility able to save from reduction in electricity consumption, but also able to reap the benefits of government programs set up for those that reduce their carbon footprint. Current HVAC systems are inefficient due to over ventilation as a result of outdated building codes and complex designs. By installing Green DCV into your outdated HVAC system, your facility will be ventilated appropriately based on population density, reduction in energy consumption and lowering of your facility's carbon footprint. These savings alone will pay for the installation of the Green DCV unit, typically within 2-3 years of installation.
Green Building Growth:
By 2011, 82% of corporate America is expected to be greening at least 16% of their real estate portfolios; of these corporations, 18% will be greening more than 60% of their real estate portfolios.
Sectors Expected to have Green Building Growth:
- Education
- Government
- Industrial
- Office
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Retail
Why wait any further for your installation? Start saving now by requesting a free evaluation of your facility.
