Heating and Air Conditioning

The number one energy user in most commercial buildings is the air conditioning system. Heating and cooling systems have evolved into a dynamic and somewhat complicated dance with nature. Solar loading, seasonal changes, insulation class, operating schedules, entrance door operations and occupant behavior all contribute to the ever-changing environment your heating and cooling systems must contend with.

How much of your heating and cooling expense could be reduced if the entire system were really dialed in? It is not uncommon to reduce direct cost by as much as 20% just by setting up and following a management plan. This is one of those rare 'something-for-nothing' scenarios that can directly enhance your bottom line with low-cost/no-cost solutions from Throughput Management, Inc.!

Lighting

Lighting systems often compete with the heating/cooling systems as the biggest consumer of energy in a typical office building. Most people managing commercial or industrial property are well aware of the cost of lighting. But did you consider the total cost?

Have you considered these?
• Transformer ballasts vs electronic ballasts
• T12 vs T8 vs T5 vs LED
• Lighting automation with motion sensors and lighting control panels
• Labor cost of replacing the lamps ad-hoc vs complete re-lamping every few years
• Does your facility have lenses that diffuse and block a significant portion of the light?
• Have you considered the required candles per square foot vs actual foot-candles? Are you providing more light than needed?

Our lighting assessments include this level of evaluation and show you where money is being wasted.

Electricity

Most commercial and industrial properties rely heavily on electricity to perform vital functions. Sometimes these systems become outdated, out of tune, in need of service or simply breakdown. Our commercial and industrial property surveys, and inspections will offer un-biased but complete analysis of your electrical systems.

Water

Modern buildings built since 1995 frequently include low-flow restroom fixtures. Aerators have been used on lavatory faucets for more than 30 years. Our water analysis includes a comparison of the cost of your current restroom water usage with the cost after retrofitting with low-flow fixtures. We will even research your municipality for rebates.

Did you know that in a typical high-rise office building, more than 70% of the water consumed by the entire building is used by the cooling system? Our water management system can reduce your water usage by as much as 40% without increasing risk to your equipment.

Garbage and Recycling

Garbage collection is heavily regulated and has become a necessary expense. We can reduce the total cost of your municipal solid waste or trash handling by 1/3. This simple technique (not related to recycling) will return measurable results to your operating budget, year after year - even if you already have a comprehensive recycling program.

Setting up a recycling program in your facility is easier than you think. We can perform an evaluation of your waste stream, tipping fees for garbage and estimate the real savings by maintaining a recycling program. For more information on recycling programs, check out the Recycle Throughput section in the side menu.

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