Assess your facility’s energy upgrade potential

Indoor air quality: There are plenty of resources available, including sources from utility companies and equipment manufacturers, to help with energy efficiency upgrades

By Dan Anderson, Rite-Hite Fans May 20, 2013

Facility managers considering energy-efficiency upgrades don’t have to do their ROI calculations in a vacuum. There are plenty of resources available, including sources from utility companies and equipment manufacturers. For example, Rite-Hite offers several different customized energy-saving assessment programs, including calculations focused on loading dock areas, interior doors, and HVLS fans. All use standard industry procedures; in the case of fans, Rite-Hite’s ROI Analysis Calculator incorporates ASHRAE fundamentals, national weather data, and building-specific variables to calculate potential energy (and cost) savings.

While potential savings vary from facility to facility, they can be quite significant. For example, upgrades to dock equipment (such as shelters or leveler seals) can save a company as much as $1,000 annually, while interior and exterior door upgrades can generate annual savings up to $10,000. HVLS fan installations can help companies reduce heating and cooling costs as much as 20%-30% annually, depending on the climate.