May 2014

In This Issue

Preparing for the Season Ahead

Energy Efficiency Retrofits ForCommercial Buildings

According to a new report fromNavigant Research, theworldwide market for energyefficiency retrofits incommercial and publicbuildings will grow from $68.2billion in 2014 to $127.5 billionby 2023.

TOP 10 CITIES WITH THEMOST ENERGY STARBUILDINGS

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The Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) has announcedthe sixth annual list of the topU.S. metropolitan areas withthe most ENERGY STARcertified buildings. The Top 10cities on the list are: LosAngeles; Washington D.C.;

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Have you scheduled seasonal HVAC maintenance foryour facility's equipment? To prevent possibleequipment failure, a proactive and preventivemaintenance program is a must. For additionalinformation, check out this month's educationalarticle below and don't forget to contact Air TempHeating & Air Conditioning, Inc. today to schedule anappointment.

PREPARING FOR THE SEASON AHEAD

Last month, we discussedthe importance of havingthe condenser coilscleaned on your facility'sHVAC units. This vitalservice should be part of athorough evaluation toensure your air conditioning units are ready tohandle the demands of the coming cooling season.While air filters aren't challenging to replace and donot usually require a certified HVAC technician,seasonal maintenance also includes a completevisual, electrical, and operational inspection of yourequipment that is best left to a professional. Anassessment should be made to ensure your AC units'refrigerant is at the correct level, compressors andfans are functioning properly, and belts aren't wornand are at the proper tension.

Preparing ahead and scheduling seasonalmaintenance for your HVAC equipment can help toensure uninterrupted performance and reducedoperating costs in the warmer months ahead. Inaddition, taking advantage of a guaranteedpreventive maintenance program can help to avoidunexpected expenses related to your HVACequipment. Contact Air Temp Heating & AirConditioning, Inc. for a complete overview of ourpreventive maintenance programs.

Atlanta; New York; SanFrancisco; Chicago; Dallas;Denver; Philadelphia; andHouston.

Commercial buildings that earnEPA's ENERGY STAR mustperform in the top 25 percentof similar buildingsnationwide. ENERGY STARcertified buildings use anaverage of 35 percent lessenergy and are responsible for35 percent less carbon dioxideemissions than typicalbuildings.

Source: EPA.gov

QUESTION: What is a simpleway to reduce the energy usewithin my building(s)?

ANSWER: Powering downcomputers at night can result inthousands of dollars saved peryear depending on how manycomputers are being usedwithin your facility. Andcomputers can beautomatically scheduled toshut down every day/night.The feature can be foundunder a computer's controlpanel or system preferences.Perform a quick online searchto locate specific instructionsfor your computer.

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY RETROFITS FORCOMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

Worldwide, commercialand residentialbuildings account for35% to 40% of totalenergy consumption.Commercial buildingsparticularly consumelarge amounts of energy related to HVAC, lighting,water heating, etc. And, because new buildingsaccount for a smaller percentage of energy used inthe building sector, retrofitting existing buildingscan yield significant energy savings.

As countries look to reduce overall energy use,energy efficiency retrofits are increasing for existingcommercial buildings. Learn more about theexpected growth rates for energy efficiency retrofitsand download a recently released market analysisand forecast report, here.

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