Al Salem Johnson Controls, a leading provider of integrated solutions in HVAC equipment, fire and security and building management systems, said customers in the region can make up to 40 per cent in savings on their electricity charges through its innovative energy efficiency solutions.

 

Al Salem Johnson Controls is an energy services company (Esco), certified by the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center (SEEC).

 

Energy Efficiency - a term referring to boosting the performance of building systems, cutting energy consumption, and providing building occupants with a comfortable, safe, and attractive living and work environment - has become a global trend; mainly due to increasing energy costs and the environmental regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  

 

The Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) is an integrated approach to increase energy and operational efficiency; lower maintenance, and repair costs; and reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact, said the statement from Al Salem Johnson Controls.

 

For example, an energy-efficient 12-watt LED bulb provides the same level of light as a 60-watt traditional bulb, but consumes 75-80% less energy and emits less heat radiation. 

 

Usually, energy in residential and commercial facilities is consumed by lighting (25-30%); heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) (50-55%); miscellaneous and plug loads (e.g. appliances, electronics, water coolers, heaters, data centers…etc.) (10-15%).

 

Al Salem Johnson Controls pointed out that studies have shown that buildings constructed before 2015 consume more energy, due to diverse factors, not limited to the aging of the building infrastructure and inefficient equipment. 

 

On the other hand, recently constructed buildings have adapted new construction technologies, better insulation methods, new efficiency standards, and environmental regulations, it stated. 

 

"Even equipment, such as lighting and HVAC Units now feature advanced technologies, higher energy efficiency, and are more eco-friendly," said a company spokesman. 

 

"Upgrading the infrastructure of existing facilities has a potential of 35-40% reduction in energy consumption, with adequate energy solutions, depending on the nature of the facility, operation periods, and the existing systems/equipment, he added.

 

On its ESPC service, the spokesman said the process starts with an Esco engineering team visiting the entity’s facilities for a preliminary energy audit.

 

This is mainly to determine each facility’s feasibility and potential saving opportunities, and then it will recommend customized energy efficiency solutions to suit each facility and meet its special requirements. 

The ESPC is applicable in diverse sectors; including the public sector, education, retail industry, food and beverages, banking, hospitality, healthcare, or manufacturing, he added.

 

According to him, the available solutions vary in different sectors and as per the results of the preliminary energy audit. 

 

"But there are many solutions that can be applied in most facilities, the top being: Lighting Solutions; retrofitting the lighting system, for example by replacing traditional lights with LEDs, contributes to an average savings of up to 40%-60%, depending on the nature of the facility and operation hours. The LED retrofit has the shortest payback compared to other building improvements," he explained. 

 

"When it comes to HVAC Units, the older the units, the lower the efficiency, and the higher the operational and maintenance costs," said the spokesman. 

 

"Therefore, upgrading old units with efficient technologies or replacing them with new advanced units, will contribute to raising operational and energy efficiency, while reducing maintenance, repair, and spare parts costs," he added.-TradeArabia News Service