Tri-Tech Energy

 As a commercial building owner, you surely have an interest in energy efficiency – especially since energy-efficient systems can save you more money on operating costs. Although conversations around energy efficient appliances usually focus on HVAC systems, did you know that  commercial boiler systems  are also being made more energy efficient? In this article, we’ll discuss some of the advances made to commercial boiler systems that make them more energy efficient.  The Principles of Energy Efficiency There are several key principles of energy efficiency that you should consider in regard to your commercial building, including: Building materials . Is your building made from local materials that don’t contain any traces of toxic elements? Can the materials be recycled? Have your materials been sourced from sustainable suppliers? Smart lighting design.  Make the most of natural light, especially if you live in a sunny climate, and enjoy lower ...

 The rising cost of energy prices has been front and center in the news lately, so what does this mean for you and your HVAC running costs? As a business owner, you’re undoubtedly worried about increasing prices while the economy is performing poorly. In this article, our team will take a more in-depth look at the impacts of energy costs and how business owners like you may be affected in the coming months. Why Are Energy Prices So High in 2022? As countries around the world started to recover from the worst periods of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for energy increased and the supply shortage meant costs went up. To boot, renewable energy resources like wind farms and solar panels were not producing as much energy during the cold winter months, meaning people needed to rely on their  traditional heating systems  more.  As if that wasn’t enough, Russia, one of the world’s largest producers of oil and gas, invaded Ukraine in February 2022, which threat...