“Green energy” retrofits and renewable energy sources offer some of the best opportunities for building owners and managers to dramatically lower their property’s power consumption – and their power bills. The National Electrical Contractors Association’s (NECA) latest publication in its Electrical Design Library focuses on six ideas that incorporate the latest advances in energy-efficient technology.
“Building owners should start by working with an electrical contractor to complete an energy audit of their facility to learn how power is being used and where their best opportunities for energy savings exist,” said Rob Colgan, NECA Executive Director, Marketing. Colgan also coordinates NECA’s Energy Solutions Task Force.
“A few of these ideas might not be quite ready for prime time,” Colgan said, “but they are great examples of where the technology is heading–and sooner than you might think. Often the best solutions are easy rather than exotic – relighting with energy-efficient fixtures and using occupancy sensors and advanced lighting controls.”
NECA contractors are the leaders in offering comprehensive energy solutions that meet a building owner’s goals. “NECA contractors start by showing an owner how he can save money on his operating costs,” Colgan said. “Reducing a building’s carbon footprint is a great additional benefit.”
This EDL can be downloaded free of charge at www.ElectricalDesignLibrary.com, along with the complete EDL archive. Printed copies are also available for purchase online in the NECA Store.
About NECA: NECA is the voice of the $130 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S. NECA’s national office and 119 local chapters advance the industry through advocacy, education, research and standards development. For more information, visit www.necanet.org.