SRS Blog

Today, energy professionals are routinely challenged by clients to do more for less, while still providing technically sound information to facilitate informed decision-making. This is particularly true for energy audits on existing buildings. Best Practices

The trend to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from buildings is accelerating and many owners are exploring ways to reduce reliance on fossil fuels by electrification. Unfortunately, the unintended consequences associated with electrification may not be understood. Best Practices

Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology offers significant energy savings and superior occupant comfort by relying on advanced inverter-driven compressor design and the capability of providing simultaneous heating and cooling to better meet occupant needs. Best Practices

If an investment has been made in energy saving improvements, a key question from building owners is “Are the projected savings being achieved?” A properly designed measurement and verification (M&V) program should provide the answer. Best Practices

Simply estimating the cost savings from an energy efficiency improvement project is rarely sufficient for today’s demanding cash flow-focused building owners who prefer to see savings presented in the financial metrics they are accustomed to in their business. Best Practices