How Smartcool Reduced HVAC Costs by 25% For An International Office Space Provider
How Smartcool Reduced HVAC Costs by 25% For An International Office Space Provider
The maintenance of commercial office spaces is notoriously expensive, especially when it comes to the cost of running HVAC systems. Recognizing the significant role HVAC plays in their overall energy consumption, one international office space provider approached us at Smartcool with a challenge: to cut down on their HVAC operating costs without compromising on occupant comfort.
Striving For Environmental Responsibility
Our client's goal was not purely financial. They were also driven by a commitment to reducing their carbon emissions. In an era of increasing environmental awareness, the company was actively seeking technologies that could enhance the efficiency of their existing HVAC system, and thereby contribute to their green initiatives.
Smartcool: The Cost-Effective Solution
The idea of replacing the entire HVAC system was immediately ruled out due to the associated high costs. Thankfully, our Smartcool technology presented a much more budget-friendly alternative. We pride ourselves on our ability to improve the efficiency of existing HVAC systems, allowing clients to avoid large capital expenditures and enjoy a short payback period. This client was no exception.
Retrofit is a powerful tool to reduce your buildings carbon emissions, read our blog to learn about popular retrofit strategies for building owners.
Retrofit Strategies for Commercial Buildings: Improving Energy Efficiency
Testing and Verification
To ensure measurable success, the client opted to initially install Smartcool on a single Mitsubishi inverter heat pump system. Performance was then monitored using a Panoramic Power sub-metering system by Centrica Business Solutions. This cautious approach was designed to verify Smartcool's effectiveness before wider implementation.
Comparison of daily kWh consumption with and without Smartcool
Substantial Results
The data collected by Panoramic Power's wireless system told a clear story: Smartcool was able to reduce the energy consumption of the HVAC system by a staggering 25%. What's even more impressive is that this significant reduction in energy use had no impact on occupant comfort. At this rate, the client's payback period for the investment in Smartcool technology would be just 22.2 months.
Smartcool’s technology helped this international office space provider meet their energy efficiency goals, proving that you can reduce costs and environmental impact without sacrificing comfort. If your company is looking to make a similar change, get in touch with us to find out how Smartcool can benefit your business too.
Green leasing is a becoming more popular with office space providers around the world. Though it has it’s challenges, it can benefit both parties! Click here to learn more in our blog post about green leasing.