Monday, June 13, 2011

Kick Your Building Into Shape By Reducing Energy Consumption

As the EPA kicks off the 2011 Energy Star National Buildings Competition, now is the perfect time to kick your building into shape. One of the largest areas you can reduce waste and save money is on energy consumption.

Before you get started, it is important to understand how your building is currently using energy. There are three things you should know about your building's energy use:

1.       How much energy does your building consume in a year and how much does it cost you?
2.       How does this compare to other similar buildings?
3.       What opportunity is there to improve the energy efficiency of your building and save you money?

Stroh Corporation has the ability to perform an Energy Benchmark on your facility.  We take a look at your past energy consumption and compare this to similar buildings across the nation.  This process takes into consideration the outdoor climate, the use of your building, and a number of other factors to calculate your Energy Benchmark Score.

We can use this information to determine how much opportunity your building has to save energy and save money.

For more information on Energy Benchmarks, contact Stroh Corporation at 800-243-8177.

Snow... In June? (Cottonwood Trees)

Snow… in June?  No, those “snowflakes” that you see falling from the sky are actually cottonwood seeds.  Unfortunately, cottonwood trees are native to the Midwest, and just a few nearby trees can wreak havoc on your air conditioning system.

As the weather warms, cottonwood trees release their seeds into the air.  These lightweight seeds can be sucked into your air conditioner’s condenser coil, which dramatically reduces the airflow across the coil.  This not only causes higher energy bills, but the real problems come from the extra strain that is put onto the unit.  Dirty condenser coils make it harder for your air conditioner to effectively cool your building and can also lead to premature equipment failure.

The right maintenance done at the right time can help avoid costly breakdowns and repairs.  Stroh Corporation provides proactive preventative maintenance programs to keep your equipment clean of debris and running at its best.  Contact Stroh Corporation today to help protect your HVAC equipment!  Call us at 800-243-8177.