SRS Blog

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

To estimate the percent energy consumption savings using energy efficiency metrics, knowledge of the energy performance of both the existing equipment and proposed replacement equipment is crucial. Unfortunately, establishing the energy performance of existing equipment can present a challenge. Best Practices

Sound business considerations, coupled with growing regulatory requirements, are driving commercial real estate owners and investors to better understand how building energy performance can impact building valuation. Best Practices