Insulation, followed by efficient windows, is the easiest way to cut energy use in commercial buildings. Your improvements may even qualify for incentives, tax credits or low-interest financing.
Insulation is priority #1
Combined with proper air sealing, insulation can save you up to 20 percent on your energy use. Insulation helps keep your building cooler in summer and warmer in winter so your heating and cooling systems run less. When installed on piping it reduces heat gain and loss.
Windows impact building systems
Windows dramatically affect your building’s lighting and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems’ performance. They also add to the comfort of customers and employees and the overall curb appeal of your building. Windows should be considered in the integrated design of any new commercial construction. But even in older buildings, replacing windows presents an energy-saving opportunity.
Here’s how insulation can save you money:
- Cut energy use by up to 20 percent.
- Lessen drafts and increase comfort.
- Reduce noise infiltration.
- Minimize condensation, mold and mildew.
- Control surface temperatures of piping, increasing worker safety.
- Help meet standards for energy-efficiency tax incentives.
- Aid in fire protection when used with other materials.
- Equipment can be added or removed during remodeling.
- Sensors and thermostats fall out of calibration.
- Systems can work against each other, simultaneously heating and cooling the same space.
- Reconfigured systems can have unintended consequences.
Here’s how windows can save you money:
- Lower heating and cooling costs.
- Reduce condensation and mold-related risk.
- Reduce noise infiltration.
- Decrease drafts, add to tenant comfort and reduce turnover.
- Increase property and resale values.
- Reduce interior fading and damage from infrared rays.
- Improve your building’s appearance.
To get the best return on investment, rely on a professional installer. PGE can provide energy-saving advice to help your business thrive.