Commissioning HVAC Systems Can Reveal Ways to Save Energy and Money

By Loren Snyder

Pundits and politicians alike have declared the recession over. That may be good news, but it doesn't necessarily mean that the belt-tightening is through.

Organizations continue to look for ways to trim costs without incurring significant expenses. For facility managers, that means turning a sharp eye and a red pen to operating costs. Given its impact on the bottom line, the HVAC system is an especially important target. In today's business climate, the winning projects are often low-cost fixes or more costly projects that are worth the expense because of a rapid payback.

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