Implementing Green Initiatives in Your Business

Is your business following a green plan for conversing energy and reducing waste? Not only do your customers care about how eco-friendly your business is, it can be a benefit to your bottom line. Implementing green initiatives to reduce energy and material waste can save you money while you do the right thing for the environment. Here are a few ways to streamline waste and give your business the green edge.

  • Reduce packaging. If you are in manufacturing, reducing the amount of packaging you use can cut down on waste and save money.
  • Use recycled products. Try to switch to using recycled products for your business. There are many green choices in office supplies and packaging materials available.
  • Reduce water waste. Using water-efficient fixtures in your business can help conserve on water and lower your water bill. Replace faucets, toilets and other water appliances with efficient options.
  • Look for chemical-free solutions. Many chemicals used in cleaning products and manufacturing operations can be harmful to the environment. Research your options to cut chemical use and find natural solutions.

Reducing Energy Waste

One of the biggest ways to go green in your business and impact your bottom line is to reduce energy waste. Replacing light sources with LED lighting is a small way to help reduce energy. A big step is to revamp your HVAC system. Automation control systems can help improve your efficiency, saving thousands of dollars a year. Consider a retrofit of your HVAC system that includes automation for better control of your cooling and heating costs while saving on energy.

Making a few green changes can make a big difference for your business. Go green and make sure your business is working toward a better future and an improved bottom line.

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JS Thomas Service, Inc
4085 Nine McFarland Dr
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-2600

Commercial HVAC Control Systems

Today’s HVAC systems are quite remarkable when coupled with take of the art digital direct controls in their ability to provide outstanding comfort, while simultaneously reducing energy costs, due to the increased efficiency of the system.  Normally found on a wide variety of commercial, industrial and institutional buildings, these control systems are basically computer systems that constantly monitor a number of performance factors in the system, including, temperature, humidity, as well as such things as zone dampers and VAV boxes.  As the controls analyze the data, the system is constantly adjusting to stay within the custom set parameters programmed into the system to maximize performance.

One of the features of the system that is beneficial to the tenant or the building owner is for ability of the system to be automatically shut down or temperature settings adjusted, when the building is empty at night or on weekends.   The system wakes up and provides heating and cooling before people arriving for work and conditions the space based upon user-defined parameters.

When people leave at night the system significantly reduces the amount of cooling and heat flowing into the space.  The savings in energy costs are significant.  A feature that building managers will appreciate is the ability to log onto remotely to the system via an Internet connection and check the status of the system and do a variety of diagnostic functions.  This is particularly important to building engineers that are managing multiple buildings in different locations.  Integrated digital control systems are a key component in the maximizing the efficient use of any commercial, industrial or institutional HVAC system.

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JS Thomas Service, Inc
4085 Nine McFarland Dr
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-2600

Uneven Temperatures In Office Buildings

It’s a common complaint in many commercial or office buildings: one office is too hot, while another one is too cold. Sometimes both can be happening at the same time, making a remedy for the situation seem impossible to find. The problem can often be attributed to the fact that thermostat which regulates the air temperature for all the offices or rooms is located in one area of the building with either more or less exposure to the sun, sending too much hot or cold air to other areas of the building. 

Solutions For Uneven Temperatures

If you own or manage a building experiencing these types of fluctuations in heating or cooling, there are options which can fix the problem. Not only are these issues annoying for the workers in the building, it is also likely to be affecting monthly energy bills. Rooms or office which are too hot or too cold are wasting energy, in comparison to even temperatures throughout the building. 

The solutions to these types of recurring issues generally revolve around the existing system you have in place. Many buildings use a constant volume system, which is meant to be cost-effective, but can cause these types of temperature fluctuations when not properly installed. In addition, frustrated tenants may have tried to make their own modifications to their vents to divert air flow when it is too hot or too cold, compromising the whole system. 

To get your building back on an even heating or cooling schedule for all offices and areas of the building, call in your local commercial HVAC service company to inspect your system. It may be something simple and affordable to fix, making your tenants or employees happy while possibly even saving money on energy bills each month.

Posted on behalf of JS Thomas Service, Inc.