Green Air Filter | LEED Green Credits
Facility managers are challenged by
increased "green" building trends including energy conservation
incentives, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
programs, and corporate environmental goals. Federal
energy regulations mandate reducing the amount of carbon dioxide
("carbon footprint") and greenhouse gases generated by power
plants. The electricity needed to run HVACR systems is
generated by the fossil fuel being burned by power plants.
For every kWh used, more greenhouse gas emissions are
generated. Dirty, clogged coils and other poorly
maintained system components have a direct link to the efficiency
of cooling equipment and, consequently, greenhouse gas
emissions.
A simple way to help achieve both objectives is encouraging preventative maintenance products, like air intake filters, as a way to reduce energy consumption. With EPA research showing that as little as 0.042 inches of dirt on an air conditioning coil can reduce its efficiency by 21%, the installation of an air intake filter is a smart business decision for energy efficiency reasons alone. Escalating energy use by a dirty, airflow blocked system can be invisible because energy bill increases occur slowly over time. For each 1 degree Celsius rise in discharge temp there is an increase in power consumption of 1.75% and a decrease in cooling capacity of 1.1%. A dirty system runs 80% of the time fighting dirt when it should be operating at 30% during mild weather. The additional costs associated with labor intensive chemical cleaning and scrubbing, potential breakdowns and replacement costs of burned out motors or compressors simply exacerbate an already expensive set of problems.
Case Studies
- Economic Reality
Sales revenues are declining. Survival by reducing costs is a way of life. Companies are decreasing staff and delaying capital equipment purchases. The result? Greater burdens on facility managers, who still need to keep their building systems running at peak efficiency. As expenses are scrutinized, HVACR systems represent a significant percentage of capital costs and operating expenses. A simple way to help achieve both objectives is encouraging preventative maintenance products, like air intake filters, as a way to reduce energy consumption. - Clear The Air - Electrostatic Air Filters
Every service call is an opportunity for contractors to evaluate the customers existing air filtration method and offer a better solution. If the system has a disposable air filter already installed, you can suggest an up grade to an electrostatic air filter, which would eliminate frequent replacements and the environmental concerns of disposable air filters, plus improve overall air cleaning. - Innovative Air Cleaning Products
Electrostatic air filters have been proven effective for over three decades. Initially, they were primarily installed as single units or filter banks in industrial and commercial locations. Because of the wide variety of indoor air pollutants, there is no one product or piece of equipment which solves all odor/fumes problems. Innovative filtering substrates are available to cost-effectively address odor/fume problems.
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