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Energy conservation opportunities

Reduction of solar heat gain through glass windows and glass doors by external shading

  • Use heat reflecting window/door coatings

  • Insulation and lighter colours for roof and walls

  • Raising conditioned space temperature by one degree in various halls

  • Use of condenser waste heat for space heating

  • Regular cleaning of air filters of window units

  • Day lighting for toilets, main lobby and staircases

  • Use building automation systems

  • Ventilating roof ceilings

  • Chilled water temperature setting

  • Cooling tower replacement

  • Primary and secondary pumping system

  • Variable speed drives for pumps in parallel

  • Hot water recovered from condenser water

  • Insulate duct air leaks

  • Correct duct air leaks

  • Reduce system CFM

  • Reduce makeup and exhaust air

  • Isolate areas with special A/C requirements

  • Schedule system start/stop time

  • Thermostat control settings

    (Source: Energy Auditing Made Simple by P. Balasubramanian, Practising Energy Auditor.)

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