How to Decrease Energy Bills with Energy Management Solutions

Today’s advanced technologies have made it easier to control and switch how energy is spent. New technologies and energy management solutions offer many options to help decrease energy usage and bills.

The quest for commercial buildings to become more energy efficient is on the rise. More and more automated energy management systems are found in all kinds of buildings and vertical markets.

About 40 percent of the total U.S. energy consumption is consumed in residential, and commercial buildings, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

The U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings program states that if the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings improved by 10 percent, the collected savings would be around $40 billion.

In the U.S. 30 percent of energy in buildings is being used inefficiently or unnecessarily, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Installing effective automated energy management eco-system can benefit offices, retail spaces, restaurants, and homes.

Businesses are proactively improving their environmental scorecard, and they’re implementing energy management solutions. These solutions reduce energy consumption, and provide energy information platforms that leverage IT infrastructure to increase transparency, and enable collaboration.

Energy management solutions are beneficial for these environment and areas:

• Private offices
• Open-plan offices
• Classrooms
• Conference rooms
• Bathrooms
• Corridors
• Storage areas

Much of the implementation today includes the big changes in advancing technologies. Customers are now demanding higher levels of performance out of those systems, and because of that adoption these solutions are now being pushed out into the market.

Occupancy sensing has a major benefit in potential energy savings. The sensors can automatically turn lights on when you enter a room and turn off when you leave. This smart and easy solution saves energy in commercial applications.

For tenants that are constantly in and out of offices, meetings, and conference rooms, and are constantly on the go, occupancy sensors are beneficial for this type of work environment.

Vacancy sensors are a better solution for places where lights can be manually turned on. These sensors work better in both residential applications and commercial applications.

Vacancy sensors automatically turn off when the room is vacant and motion is no longer detected.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting accounts for an average of 38 percent of electricity used in commercial buildings – more than any other building system.

Utilizing occupancy sensors is a key strategy for saving lighting energy. Sensors add convenience by eliminating the need to manually turn lights on. So, a person never has to enter a dark room.

Upgrading energy management solutions will:

• Enhance guests and user experiences
• Offers comfortable spaces for employee and guests
• Improve functionality
• Boost energy savings
• Improve ease of design and installation – flexibility and scalability

Lutron sensors reduce energy consumption and offer an eco-friendly light control system. Installing these, can typically save 30 percent – and up to 60 percent – of lighting energy in a building.

These occupancy sensors meet the mandatory requirements set for building construction and renovation, as well as contribute to obtaining points in several LEED credit categories.

Occupancy sensors offer an easy way to achieve higher levels of voluntary certification for implementation of energy savings measures. This results in potential income tax credits for building owners or tenants who meet “green” standards.

Lutron Caséta Wireless dimmers allow customers to control lights, shades, temperatures, from anywhere, whether they’re home or away. Through voice control with smartphones, you can simply ask to turn your lights on or off.

There are many possibilities with the Caseta Wireless system. For example, lights, shades, and temperatures can be easily controlled.

Some additional features also include functionality with a wide range of compatible theormostats. Caséta Wireless conveniently integrates with Lutron Wireless Thermostat, Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostats, and the Nest Learning Thermostat.

Installing the wireless system decreases installation time, there are no wires to pull, no placement limitations, and have a minimal disruption.

The Caséta Wireless dimmers and switches install in minutes, work with numerous bulb types – including dimmable LEDs and CFLs.

By implementing different strategies including the easy installation of these products, energy is controlled, and ultimately helps decrease energy usage and bills.

City Electric Supply offers a broad range of lighting control and energy solutions to facilitate and meet the high standards of energy efficiency for buildings.

These latest innovative technologies offer the most comprehensive offering of energy-saving lighting controls and energy management solutions in the industry.

Are you ready to start saving with these simple solutions?