How to Retrofit

The business case for powering your building using renewable energy is becoming stronger and stronger. On-site and off-site options may be available depending on your building design. Some options for renewable energy include solar, wind, geothermal and biomass. Installing solar modules in particular can reduce demand-based utility costs and even give you additional financial incentives. While at first it may not seem possible to power your property with renewable energy, it’s worth looking into seeing if this short-term investment could yield a long-term gain. RENEWABLE ENERGY You’ll find there are a lot of unexpected parts of your property that are guilty of consuming a lot of energy. Luckily, there are some simple ways to fix them. Take mechanical ventilation systems in basement carparks, fresh air intake and escalators, for example. By retrofitting variable speed drives controlled by sensors that respond to real-time requirements you can make these common installations perform more efficiently. With these additions your system can respond to changes in the environment in real time, rather than having to be manually controlled. Easy. And efficient. Please remember that energy optimisation and retrofits for lifts and escalators may need to be implemented by the original manufacturer or OEM. They may also have some additional advice on efficient technologies relevant to device. OTHER SYSTEMS

It’s not just about changing the buildings to save energy. It’s about changing the mindsets of the people in them. From raising awareness about the benefits of renewable and efficient energy tactics to making sure the technologies installed are used properly – it’s up to us to change our behaviour around the energy transition. Some examples of simple behaviour change include: Ensuring property users turn off lighting, heating and BEHAVIOR CHANGE

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cooling after hours or at times of low occupancy. Centralising workplaces so that energy can be

concentrated where the people are. Buying and using efficient appliances.

Being able to identify energy overuse or system failures and reporting them to the people who are overseeing them.