Energy Audit

The quality and use of energy in commercial properties becomes much more important as the building structure and equipment ages pass ten years. This is a crucial time when your equipment may begin to show signs of needed updates and repairs. Facility managers who take the time to have their equipment inspected with an energy audit will avoid costly emergency repairs and potentially delay the cost of replacing equipment.

Energy audits can include a review of:

heating
cooling
lighting systems
water consumption
ventilation
control systems
the building envelope

Energy Audit Results

According to researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, energy audits, which can sometimes be called commissioning, can identify savings on average of 16 percent in existing buildings and 13 percent in new buildings. Facilities with a comprehensive approach to audits, sometimes also called commissioning, achieved twice the average savings and those with a constrained approach achieved five times the savings.

Where Do We Begin?

Typically, you will find that HVAC, lighting and production equipment use the most energy and should be the primary focus of energy audits. Different commercial properties serve different purposes and each must have an energy audit that is custom for the building’s main business.

Energy audits promote building longevity and durability and make building operations more cost effective. We can help you prioritize and invest in energy-saving measures.

The benefits of a custom energy audit can include increasing property value, as well as the comfort and health of your employees and customers. While saving money is a huge benefit, there are more long-term advantages to your health for everyone in your building. Energy audits can identify ways to improve indoor air quality by analyzing the ventilation systems and checking for harmful toxins.

A high energy star rating can also contribute to your sustainability initiatives and brand image. As part of an energy audit, our inspectors will examine your internal structure, locate any inefficiency and recommend changes that can help you achieve a high energy star rating.

You Next Move

TP Mechanical brings more than 60 years of experience serving customers with more efficient systems. During our visit, we will make recommendations for alternatives and facilitate systematic replacement over time to keep your operation running smoothly and keeping you in the green.

Energy audits or any other emergency service call can be requested by calling 800-829-1989 or by filling out a service request form.

In these first few weeks of 2013, is money on your mind?

Taxes, the fiscal cliff, the state of our economy – across the board, businesses and corporations large and small are working to tighten budgets, cut extraneous costs and maximize efficiency to keep that bottom line where it should be.

So it seems that a discussion of how TP Mechanical can help our customers save money and make the most of every dollar would be the perfect topic to kick off the New Year.

Mechanical systems claim a large portion of operating expenses. It has been estimated that HVAC alone comprises approximately 40-60% of a facility’s energy costs. Just one minor loss in a system’s efficiency can translate into major increases in energy expenditures over time. When a system malfunctions or fails, disruption, repair and equipment replacement can become costly.

Properly tuned equipment runs efficiently and is a key component to keeping operating costs down. We understand that when it comes to routine maintenance, service and repair, keeping your systems running smoothly can be time consuming and expensive.

The TP Mechanical Total Systems Agreement is one example of our commitment to serving customers with excellent service and one solution to helping our clients cut costs. We’ll partner with you to create a customized plan unique to your facility and specific equipment needs. With this type of plan, we bundle relevant regularly scheduled preventative maintenance together with repair and scheduled replacement services into one convenient package that will:

keep your system running at peak efficiency
uncover symptoms of potential malfunctions before they occur
reduce repair and replacement costs today and over time
extend the life of your equipment
increase your energy savings
minimize time spent managing your mechanical systems so you can focus your attention elsewhere

It’s the perfect time to consider building a Total Agreement Plan into your annual budget. When you build essential system maintenance costs right into your annual expense forecasting, you can proactively address problems before they arise, better predict and manage costly repairs and replacements, and ultimately gain a sense of control over your mechanical systems budget. Consider incorporating our energy audit and inspection services into your customized plan to optimize your system’s productivity.

In addition to the reduced costs associated with our bundled services, our Total Plan Agreement clients receive agreement benefits, such as a guaranteed emergency response time of four hours, a $10/hour labor discount and 15% off parts and materials.

Peace of mind is priceless when it comes to operating a business, and when you trust your mechanical systems to TP Mechanical, you can rest easy knowing we’ve got you covered. We do our best to partner with our clients and support them any way we can – and that includes helping them stick to their New Year’s Resolutions.

Time for an Energy Check Up

Is Saving Money on Your List of Resolutions for 2013?