The
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ENERGY MANAGER
ENERGY TOOL: IN ADDITION TO PORTFOLIO MANAGER, ENERGY STAR
ALSO OFFERS TARGET FINDER, WHICH CAN HELP YOU ESTIMATE THE
PERFORMANCE OF A DESIGN OR RENOVATION PROJECT.
Emerging Technologies for Energy Efficiency
➙LEDs, variable air volume, direct digital controls and
building automation systems
– these were all once cutting-edge tech-
nologies on the market but have now
become established strategies. Curious
what devices and capabilities might
help you achieve energy efficiency in
the future? The Department of Energy
recently released its 2015 Quadren-
nial Technology Review (QTR), which
assesses the status of existing technolo-
gies that can reduce energy.
The report notes that building energy
use could be cut more than 20% by
2030 using technologies known to be
cost effective. But if research goals are
met to improve the efficiency of these
measures, over 35% savings are possible
despite forecasted growth in population
and business activity.
For common equipment such as
HVAC, lighting and plug loads, there re-
main many opportunities to increase the
performance of individual components,
as well as the way they are controlled as
part of an integrated building system.
Technologies that could lead to wide-
spread adoption include:
• High-efficiency heat pumps that
reduce or eliminate the use of GHG-
emitting refrigerants
• Thin insulating materials
• Windows and building surfaces with
tunable optical properties
• High efficiency lighting devices,
including improved green LEDs,
phosphors and quantum dots
• Improved software for optimizing
building design and operation
• Energy harvesting sensors and
controls
• Interoperable building communica-
tion systems and optimized control
strategies
As more than half of all commercial
buildings in operation today were built
before 1970, these technologies can all
be used in retrofit applications. As an
additional benefit, these measures can
also improve air quality, thermal
comfort and productivity.
The findings conclude that “
capturing potential future savings will require
market-focused programs that encourage rapid adoption of efficient technologies, including credible information,
standards, labels and other policies that
help consumers understand the costs
and benefits of energy purchasing
decisions.”
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With H THV heating
technology, one piece of
equipment can dramatically
reduce energy costs and
improve Indoor Air Quality
at the same time it is
heating commercial and
industrial buildings.
Energy Efficient Heating & Ventilating
Just Got Easier.
• S-Series HTHV Heaters
• SA-Series HTHV Heaters
• Make-Up Air Ventilation
• Reduce Gas Consumption By At Least 20%
• Improve IAQ With 100% Outside Air
• Exceed ASHRAE 62.1 Fresh Air Requirements
• Increase Employee Comfort
• Get a greater return on your investment
• Lower your HVAC operating costs
ENERGY EFFICIENCY can be achieved by a number of emerging technologies. Will your building
include tunable windows, energy harvesting sensors or GHG-free refrigerants in the future?
