Have you been thinking about converting your building’s HVAC system to solar? Some statistics indicate that a building’s HVAC system accounts for forty to sixty percent of the building’s energy use. While it is a given that HVAC systems are a necessity, nevertheless they are largely responsible for sending utility costs soaring.
Replacing older units with up-to-date high efficiency rooftop units will immediately save you energy costs. As aging equipment tends to require costly repairs and service, this step alone will eliminate such costs. Furthermore, decreased overall energy consumption will lower operating costs, in addition to requiring less peak electrical demands.
With the addition of solar energy, an increase in operational cost savings can be realized by harnessing the sun’s power to run a building’s entire HVAC system and more. Through reduced dependence on the utility electric grid and lower carbon emissions, building owners can control their energy costs much more effectively. Solar energy can be integrated without costly changes to the building’s electrical infrastructure and can help the rooftop unit achieve net-zero energy status. Because solar modules can generate more power than the rooftop unit consumes, power is returned to the utility grid when the energy is not being utilized; thus, potentially providing building owners with a utility tax credit.
As the building industry continues to evolve with more green building requirements, upgrading to a solar HVAC system can help your building achieve such sustainability goals, in addition to substantial energy and cost savings. If it is time for your building to go solar, contact your local HVAC professional to ensure that all of your individual needs are met during that transitional process.
