Evaluate HVAC System Before Upgrading the Energy Management System
Evaluate HVAC System Before Upgrading the Energy Management System September 2, 2008
Energy management systems have become powerful tools for facility
executives. But even the best control system is no better than the
equipment it controls. That’s why it’s important to take a hard look at
the HVAC and other systems that will be tied in to the energy
management system. The energy management system won’t make up for
neglected maintenance on the boilers or the chiller. Nor will it make
an aging HVAC system perform like a new one.
To ensure that a new energy management system will deliver the
anticipated performance, it’s worthwhile to survey the operating
condition of every component that will be connected to the new system.
Some components may require extensive maintenance. Others may need to
be replaced. That work should be budgeted for along with the energy
management system upgrade. If those steps aren’t taken, the energy
management system could come to be seen as an expensive white elephant.
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