Posts by David Borgaro
30% of Energy Used in a Commercial Building is Wasted due to Inefficiencies!
Energy Efficiency Consultants, LLC introduces a 15-Step Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Process that will transform the energy use in energy intensive facilities. Each step will affect changes made from subsequent stages thus setting the overall process up for the greatest energy and cost savings possible. This statistic as published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is…
Read MoreWhy Comprehensive Energy Efficiency is Critical for Sustainability of Commercial Properties
Energy Efficiency is key to ensuring a safe, reliable, economical and sustainable energy systems for the future. It is the one energy resource that every country possesses and is clean, affordable and abundant. It is the quickest and least costly way of addressing energy security, environmental and economic challenges. A comprehensive Energy Efficiency process accounts for…
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Deferred Maintenance
The Silent Killer
Deferred maintenance is the practice of postponing maintenance activities such as repairs on HVAC&R equipment, electrical and plumbing systems, machinery and the building structure in order to save costs, meet funding levels, realign available budget funds or just plain neglect. Postponing, neglect and financial constraints pretty much tells the story. Deferred maintenance shortens the life…
Read MoreGreen Building Initiatives Drive Energy Efficiency
Three words sum it up. Social, economic and environmental impact. “While there are many different definitions of green building, it is generally accepted as the planning, design, construction, and operations of buildings with the focus on energy use, water use, indoor environmental quality, material selection and the building’s effects on its site”. (USGBC) What Green…
Read MoreThe Number 1 Energy Efficiency Measure Is…….“COMMISSIONING”
There are many strategies and cost-effective solutions that should be implemented to increase energy efficiency in any commercial facility. However, the number one must be the Commissioning process. For those of you that are not familiar with the terms read on. Commissioning: The initial setup of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems according to…
Read MoreIs America Fat?
Hmmm. Just what are we saying here! No, we are not talking about supersizing our fast food or drinks. We are talking about “ENERGY” people. To be specific Energy Efficiency. Now that I got your attention, stay with me. We need energy sources to run the world. Whether it is oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear,…
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