A Guide To Energy Efficiency Ratings For Commercial Heating Systems

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In the USA, commercial buildings account for a massive 19% of the total energy consumed in the country – primarily for heating/cooling and light – with office, retail, educational and healthcare buildings at the top of the list for consumption. One of the most significant opportunities for commercial buildings to reduce their consumption – and therefore their running costs – is the implementation of energy-efficient HVAC systems. Here’s a quick guide to energy efficiency ratings for your heating system or boiler system from commercial heating systems specialists.

Energy-Efficiency Regulations for Commercial Heating Systems and Boiler Systems 

 In heating systems, efficiency is measured by Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE), which measures how effective the equipment is in converting fuel into heat. In a 90% AFUE commercial boiler, for example, 90% of the fuel consumed by the boiler is turned into heat, so the higher the rating, the more energy-efficient the product is.

The Department of Energy recently issued a pre-publication Federal Registerfinal rule that requires commercial packaged boilers larger than 300,000 BTU/hr meet a minimum of 84% thermal efficiency by 2021.

While Federal incentives seem to be on the decrease, different states and local utilities are on board with offering rebates and incentives to assist in making the move to a more efficient heating system, one example is through the New Jersey Clean Energy Program.

In this program, financial incentives and rebates are offered to industrial and commercial businesses to upgrade their heating systems, HVAC equipment, lighting and lighting controls, motors and variable frequency drives. These incentives are available to new building construction projects as well as existing buildings.  A Local Government Energy Audit is also available to determine how your building can benefit from these upgrades.

Upgrade Your Commercial Heating Systems and Save 

 Tri-Tech Energy is an established commercial HVAC and commercial heating systems company in New Jersey with a reputation for professionalism, expertise and competency. We’ve been working on commercial and industrial projects, including new builds and renovations, for decades. For more information on our company or services, which also include commercial HVAC control systems, boiler service, boiler installation, custom ductwork and maintenance plans, please contact us today and speak to a qualified commercial HVAC contractor or visit our website at https://www.tritechenergy.com/

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