Why is Energy Assessment for Commercial Buildings Important?

For the most commercial buildings, the use of energy is the single largest operating expense. It represents somewhere around one-third of the typical operating budgets of the businesses. So, the concept of commercial energy rating came into existence. Knowing the facts and figures, the companies can not only become more energy efficient, but they can also increase their profits, reduce their operating expenses, increase their property asset value and stretch the operating budgets much further.

While there are various ways that you can resort to for the betterment of the environment outside, starting in a place that you occupy every day has the potential of having long-term results. So the first and foremost thing to do is identify sustainable alternatives that where the energy is being used. Find if there are upgraded, energy-efficient versions and whether you can use different settings on the equipment.

Secondly, assess the purpose of every area that includes finding the number of lights in every room and whether the size of the HVAC system is adequate for your purpose and the building as a whole.  Third, evaluate the maintenance plans that how frequent are the utilities maintained or do the maintenance technicians practice with energy efficiency in mind. Last, look for the possible areas of energy loss! Ask - are the building's windows sealed properly? Is the equipment old enough to not function efficiently?

The Commercial Energy Rating will provide you with an overall idea that where you are using the energy and how can you optimise it in the best possible way. This is not it. Additionally, you get a number of benefits of saving energy and using it optimally. Let's go through them:

Financial Benefits:

·         Increase profits

·         Reduce energy expenses

·         Quick payback on investments

·         Higher ROI

·         Stretches operating budgets

·         Increasing building value

·         Increase competitive differentiation

·         Qualifies for tax incentives

·         Risk reduction for building owners

Operational Benefits:

·         Reduces operation and maintenance costs

·         Modernises the building and mechanical systems

·         Increases equipment life and reliability

·         Reduces downtime caused by equipment failure

·         Improves operational efficiency

·         Increases building automation and control

Above all, there are even intangible benefits like enhancing the sustainable image of your business, increasing employee productivity, enhancing customer loyalty, increase in employee morale and satisfaction and much more.

If you are in search of a professional who can assist you in managing and controlling energy costs effectively, look no further than NRG Efficient Homes. Our skilled team will ensure that our services will help you to achieve the required commercial energy rating for your commercial building. To avail our comprehensive Energy Rating assessment service, contact us directly and our expert team will assist you based on your requirements.