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It’s Time to Test Your Indoor Air Quality

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  Do you know how well your HVAC control system is performing? When was the last time you tested your air quality? Commercial building owners have an obligation to ensure the air quality is of the highest standard, and as we continue dealing with the impacts of COVID-19, indoor air quality is now more important than ever before. Air quality is a health and safety matter, so for the health and safety of your staff, we recommend testing your air.  Common complaints about indoor air quality include: The air feels stale and stuffy. Good ventilation and proper air flow are essential, so if your employees complain that the air feels stagnant, you need to have your HVAC systems checked.  Too much humidity. There’s a balance to strike between air that’s too dry and air that’s too humid, as each one has health implications and impacts the comfort of your staff. Bad smells. Some scents are very faint, while others are impossible to avoid, but regardless, bad o

How Metering Simplifies Building Efficiency Monitoring

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  If you’re a commercial property owner, then monitoring the efficiency of your building is undoubtedly one of the most important things you do on a regular basis. It’s essential to keep buildings like town halls, offices, schools, and other commercial properties properly heated and cooled. And in an effort to keep monthly HVAC costs under control, many building owners are seeking to maximize the efficiency of their buildings. However, if you own multiple commercial properties and each building contains several systems, the monitoring process can easily get complicated and turn into a job for several people.  This is where metering comes in. Energy metering provides you with important data that enables you to make instant, substantial improvements. Certain meters, like smart meters, bring together all the data from your systems and provide you with a centralized hub from which you can monitor it.  Metering also helps you save money by: Detecting any inefficiencies in your