Most buildings include multiple energy systems such as lighting, boilers and air conditioning.
Over 50% of operating budget is typically spent on just lighting, heating and cooling.
This expense greatly impacts the bottom line and success of the business. Along with the concern over costs, workers and customers are affected by temperature and indoor air quality. Very often, management has difficulty keeping up with proper maintenance and is unaware of equipment operating ineffectively. An uncomfortable and unhealthy indoor environment is frequently an indicator of machinery and systems operating at diminished capacity. Without access to information, nothing is done to solve the issues. A building automation system is an ideal tool for the commercial space. It is a network of wireless systems linked to provide superior management of the equipment and optimize energy efficiency. A building automation system or BAS offers information on equipment performance and facilitates control, monitoring and upkeep. A single interface or an app on mobile devices provides the ability to analyze system data, program hours of operation, track energy history and react to trends. Everything from exhaust fans to heat pumps, rooftop units, air handling units and more can be fully automated. Helpful alerts for water leaks, gas detection, power outages and temperature fluctuations can be included to catch problems as quickly as possible. Even if no one is on the premises, the BAS offers real time updates and the opportunity to troubleshoot and make adjustments. Avoiding expensive repairs, property damage, loss of inventory, diminished productivity, downtime and energy waste quickly recovers the investment in to a modern building automation system.