Tri-Tech Energy

 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...

                                            Does your building have old, run-down heating equipment? Now that summer is here and you’re most likely not using your heating system, it’s the perfect time to upgrade your HVAC unit and replace it with something more energy efficient. While replacing your building’s heating equipment can sound like a daunting task, the help of a trusted technician will have your new HVAC system installed in no time. It’s time to replace your heating system, if you’re… Letting your HVAC system run at full blast, 24/7. If your heating equipment is running at full power and it still isn’t getting warm enough, your unit either needs repairing or replacing.  Spending too much money on heating costs. One great reason to upgrade is newer HVAC units are much more energy efficient, providing better heating at lowe...

  You may have recently heard the phrase digital twin technology, but do you know what it means and why it’s relevant to commercial property owners? A digital twin is a virtual version of a building’s systems and processes, and it allows you to gather important data, prevent system downtime, mitigate disruptions and problems and helps your systems run more smoothly overall. It also provides you with detailed analyses that help you identify areas for cost savings and reduced energy usage.  Digital twin technology in a commercial building would look like this: a large office building that has a handful of different systems. These include lights, power, air conditioning, heating, hot water, and security systems. You can implement a digital version of all of these systems, often combined in a single system, that allows monitoring of all your building’s systems from a single platform. Buildings that implement digital twin technology are often called smart buildings, and many comm...

  If you’re a  commercial building owner  then you know how difficult it can be to strike the perfect balance between maximizing the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems, and ensuring you’re providing the most comfortable atmosphere for the building’s occupants. This is made even more difficult when you live in New Jersey because we often experience extreme temperatures in the summer and the winter, as opposed to places with more moderate climates year-round. Your building needs to be warm enough in the winter without making occupants feel too hot, and cool enough in the summer without being too cold.  While you may think you have to choose between comfort and efficiency with your  commercial HVAC system , advancements are being made every day that offer you more energy efficient solutions without sacrificing comfort. Newer commercial HVAC systems are energy efficient and provide the building’s occupants with greater comfort levels, meaning the battl...

If you spend a lot of time in an office, especially a confined environment that you must share with others, good air quality is very important. Good indoor air quality improves the overall experience of the visitors and occupants of a building in whatever activity they are engaged contributing towards a more productive working environment. Poor indoor air quality contributes to the poor performance of all building occupants causing lost time autofocus and reduced productivity. Some of the symptoms that may be associated with poor indoor air quality are tiredness lack of concentration, headache, dizziness nausea, and irritation to eyes, nose, or throat. Thus, good air quality is a crucial component in the workplace. Keep reading to learn about a handful of benefits that come with maintaining good indoor air quality. Health To create ideal health conditions in the office you have to create the ideal humidity levels. Unfavourable humidity levels can cause an environment t...

Domestic hot water systems have a vital role to play in businesses, apartment buildings, and facilities across the state, especially in New Jersey winters. By supplying suitably hot water on demand at a temperature optimal for energy-efficiency and the prevention of Legionella bacteria, these systems ensure that guests, tenants, and staff stay happy and healthy all year round. There are many different types of domestic hot water systems , all with different advantages and applications. Here, our NJ commercial heating systems specialists take a look at the benefits of hot water reticulation systems. Improving Energy Savings, Comfort, Health, and Safety Domestic hot water reticulation systems are all about keeping hot water moving through the system at all times, which requires an electrical pump system. While this is an initial expense, there are very efficient pumps available. And, the result is that operating costs are generally still lower than pumping water from a centra...

Domestic hot water systems are some of the most critical parts of a building’s infrastructure, supplying guests and residents of hotels, resorts, and multifamily buildings, as well as commercial businesses, with a reliable supply of hot water. When domestic hot water systems aren’t performing, complaints, costs, and health and safety risks go up. So, what can facility managers do to  keep domestic hot water systems at optimal operational levels ? Here are some tips from NJ commercial heating system specialists. Characteristics of High-Performance Domestic Hot Water Systems  High-performance commercial heating systems like domestic hot water systems share common goals that can shape a strategy for getting similar systems on the same level. These include: Delivering hot water on demand at a safe and suitable temperature for the application where it will be used. Water should be stored at 140 degrees Fahrenheit in commercial applications to prevent legionella out...

Looking for a  commercial HVAC contractor in NJ ? Chances are that you’ll get a whole list of companies by doing a basic Google search. But, how can you tell which company is truly up to the task of installing, servicing or repairing these critical systems? If you run a hotel, apartment building or commercial space, the last thing you want is to hire a company that can’t handle the job or doesn’t offer professional and reliable services. Here is some good advice to ensure you don’t make these costly mistakes when  hiring a commercial HVAC company . Mistake #1: Not Properly Assessing Your Needs  While you are certainly not expected to have a lot of HVAC expertise, it’s important to have a clear strategy in mind when you start your search for a commercial HVAC company. As a facilities manager or building operator, you’ll need to do a basic needs assessment for your building. This includes the kind of goals you want to achieve with your HVAC partner – do you wa...

Uneven heating is one of the most common complaints that  commercial heating systems specialists  deal with through the winter months. Here are some insights into the different possible causes of uneven heating and how to solve them. Causes of Uneven Heating  In winter,  commercial heating systems  are under a lot of pressure to supply warmth over a very large area, especially if your building is a large apartment building, hotel or office building. Uneven heating leaves everyone upset – their conference room may be boiling hot while their open-plan offices freeze, or their apartment might change from a steam bath to a freezer box from day-to-day.  This not only means dealing with multiple, understandable complaints, but it also plays havoc with your heating bill, causing costs to soar. The source of heating issues can be challenging to detect and. therefore, it is a good idea to call out  commercial HVAC contractors  immediately t...

With meteorologists predicting an especially icy ‘polar coaster’ season for the winter months, it’s essential for commercial building managers of office buildings, malls, schools, and apartment buildings to make sure their commercial heating systems are as energy-efficient as possible. Here are some tips from commercial heating contractors to lower your energy costs this winter: Schedule a Preventative Maintenance Inspection  Each year, your commercial heating systems and domestic hot water systems should be thoroughly inspected and serviced in the fall, before the cold weather hits. This ensures that the system is ready for the switch over and the increased demand, ensuring that the system doesn’t fail and that efficiency is optimized through these months. The last thing any commercial building manager wants to see is unhappy tenants without hot water or heating in winter, or a skyrocketing energy bill. Take Steps to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Your Heating Syste...

While the commercial heating system industry isn’t transforming at the same rapid pace as say, smartphones, tech is definitely having an impact. Boilers are becoming smarter, like many appliances in commercial applications. And, therefore, getting on board with these changes can have a significant positive effect on your business. Here’s some insight into advanced heating control systems and their benefits, from commercial HVAC contractors in NJ. Modern Heating Controls Mean Energy Efficiency and Lower Costs  Many commercial and industrial facilities make use of commercial boilers to produce steam and heat for process heating or space heating, and the efficiency of these commercial heating systems carries serious cost implications. In fact, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, space heating alone accounts for a massive 25% of total energy usage in commercial buildings. Of course, heating use differs widely according to building type, use, and location,...

Well-functioning commercial heating systems are the lifeblood of your building, whether you’re running a hotel, apartment building, resort or office building. These systems are expensive to repair and replace, and downtime can do irreparable damage to your brand and reputation, so it’s important to ensure that they run at optimal efficiency for many years in order to keep operational costs down and profits up. So, what’s the secret? It’s Simple: Regular, Professional Maintenance  Businesses with commercial heating systems and domestic hot water systems have two central goals regarding these systems – that they are reliable and cost-effective to run. Regular maintenance by commercial heating systems professionals is the single most effective way to achieve both these goals at the same time. According to this study , this type of maintenance can save HVAC energy costs by 5-40% depending on your HVAC system and its application – yet around 55% of companies let their HVAC sys...