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This month’s Facility File will focus on the B2B March test for the commercial building energy retrofit HVAC application.

It’s not necessarily a plug-and-play situation, but these chillers can play key roles and deliver meaningful savings in several scenarios. Waste heat, CCHP, standalone, and even renewable solar as part of the refrigeration cycle can all provide the setting for absorption success.

Generally, when we think about BAS, it is in the context of large commercial buildings, those well over 25,000 sq ft. According to the latest government data though (from the 2012 Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey), 88% of all commercial buildings are 25,000 sq ft or less.

OK, before we get to that, I have some great news to pass along for readers who work with backup generators and the like. 

Proper BAS monitoring can help juggle pressure, economizer strategy, and occupant needs. 

Automated Control Systems, Inc. recently completed a $2.7 million BAS integration as part of the renovation and expansion of Monroe Hall on the campus of Loyola University in New Orleans.

From a safety perspective, it’s time to bring this often overlooked topic into the light.  

What will building controls look like in 30 years?

Long-term success depends on more than efficient chillers and boilers.