Energy Costs Conditioned By Maintenance

During those hot uncomfortable summer days stuck inside any type of building

, be it an office, a retail outlet or anything else; if that establishment has an air conditioning system it makes life so much more bearable. It is vital that these installations are correctly maintained and for that reason they have to be inspected at least once every 5 years. These visits are designed to increase efficiency and reduce electrical consumption and general operating costs by replacing older, poorly functioning systems, with newer and therefore more efficient ones as part of an upgrade. These inspections are mandatory in accordance with the Energy Performance Building Directive, otherwise referred to as the EPBD.

The air conditioning inspection consisted of a site visit followed by the production of reports, which display its findings, together with the recommendations for improving the system"s energy efficiency. Some of these might suggest the use of LED lighting, as this is easily the most energy efficient lighting technology, certainly when compared to conventional lighting technologies. They also generate minimum heat, which helps reduce a building"s cooling load, so as a double bonus the LED's installation will reduce the electricity expenditure, as well as that of the air conditioning unit, which is certainly justification for any business to make sure the changes are undertaken.

With the steady increase in the price of fuel, coupled with pressure from the Carbon Reduction Commitment, energy efficiency has become a chief concern for many businesses to consider. The introduction of policies such as the climate change levy and the EPBD, have altered focus in the direction of energy conservation, and renewable energy sources. Leading energy consultants can offer their expertise on services in infrastructure design, energy procurement and meeting sustainable targets. Their energy audits and utility tariff reviews are especially welcome n identifying wastage and assessing performance. They carry out an evaluation of operational conditions and initiate procedures to bring energy efficiency to its maximum potential.

One very important document concerning the actual energy usage of a building is the Display Energy Certificate, otherwise known as a DEC. This provides information to the general public relating to a building's energy efficiency. This has to be displayed in a place totally visible at all times of the day. Each certificate includes an operational rating score, which indicates numerically the amount of energy used during a 12-month period of occupation. This has to be renewed annually. It will be accompanied by an Advisory Report, which remains valid for 7 years. This might well give specific recommendations to bring about improvements in both energy efficiency and the process of reducing CO2 emissions, although compliance is not currently enforceable.

There is a penalty of 500 for failure to display a DEC in a location of prominence. Additionally if the owner is not in possession of a valid Advisory Report it will cost a further 1,000 with a breach of regulations fine also likely to be imposed of up to 5,000 dependent upon its nature. Consultants can offer all the direction required and make life a good deal easier for all concerned.

by: Anne M.

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