Tri-Tech Energy

  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 reg...

  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...

  Are you ready to redesign your commercial HVAC system? It’s spring cleaning season, and along with the warmer weather comes the desire to refresh, so we’re sharing some of our top tips for revamping your HVAC systems. Thanks to technology, commercial property owners now have many HVAC options and are able to use data to improve energy efficiency, reduce system breakdowns, identify areas for performance improvement, and reduce their monthly energy costs.  But with so many HVAC options on the market, how do you know which HVAC system is right for your building? And what basics should you invest in? Our team at Tri-Tech Energy answers these questions and more.  Here are some of our top HVAC system design tips: The first step is having a professional HVAC contractor inspect your building , so you can understand what’s possible. Factors that will affect your building’s HVAC system include: the thickness of your windows, the age of your building, the...

HVAC control systems have advanced a lot in the last decade, and one of the most current HVAC trends is using data gathered from a digital twin to improve your building’s performance. A digital twin is an entirely digital copy of all the systems throughout your building, including lights, air conditioning, heating, and security systems, to name a few, and commercial property owners use digital twins to identify areas for reduced energy usage, performance improvement, and to prevent future disruptions or breakdowns.  The job isn’t finished once you’ve gathered data via a digital twin, however. Think about how many people are involved with keeping your systems running on a daily basis, and how many people are involved in the maintenance and repair of these systems. You need all these people to understand the systems and the data, inside and out. So how can you use data to improve your building’s performance? Hold mandatory training sessions for everyone involved. ...