WHY DO I NEED COMMISSIONING?
1. A Commissioning study1 covering 60 newly constructed buildings found:
a. 50% Suffered from controls problems
b. 40% Had HVAC equipment problems
c. 33% Of the sensors were not operating properly
d. 15% Had missing equipment
e. 25% Had energy management systems that did not function properly.
2. Projects that are commissioned see energy savings of about 13%2
3. Today’s energy efficient designs require complicated controls that must be thoroughly tested to achieve the desired energy savings.
4. A properly operating HVAC system promotes optimal indoor air quality and can contribute to reducing absenteeism, which costs employers approximately $3,100.00 per employee, per year3
5. Engaging a third-party consultant is an excellent way to ensure that you receive the full value on your investment in the facility.
6. Texas State Energy Code, International Energy Conservation Code 2015, requires commissioning of HVAC, lighting controls and water heating equipment.
1 U.S. Department of Energy. Building Commissioning, The Key to Quality Assurance
2Crowe, E., Mills, E., Poeling, T., Curtin, C., Bjørnskov D., Fischer, L., Granderson, J. 2020. Building Commissioning Costs and Savings Across Three Decades and 1,500 North American Buildings. Energy & Buildings 227(110408).
3 Absenteeism-The Bottomline Killer © 2005 Circadian Information Limited Partnership