Hello,
I am looking for reports/articles on what motivates building/business owners to improve the energy efficiency of the commercial space they own/occupy and what stops them from doing so. By commercial space, I mean non-government owned, non-industrial space. By improving energy efficiency, I mean actions such as lighting upgrades, retro-commissioning, HVAC system replacements, and insulation and air sealing of the building shell. I have reviewed the article database at this website, as well as the publications at aceee.org.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Jan Aceti
Energy Conservation Coordinator
Town of Concord, Massachusetts
United States
Barriers & Benefits of Commercial Energy Efficiency Improvements
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Check out Bob Willards website he may have some info for you.
http://www.sustainabilityadvantage.com/
Thanks
Ian
Ian Pineau
Coordinator/Professor Outdoor Adventure Naturalist Program
Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley
Canada
Hi Jan,
I work with Southern California Edison on agricultural conservation issues. They also have a website that addresses other energy issues. Check them out; you may find some helpful ideas there.
Ron Harben
Air Quality Coordinator
California Association of Resource Conservation Districts
United States
Sorry, Jan; I forgot to add Southern California Edison's website address: http://www.sce.com/b-sb/energy-centers/agtac/agtac.htm
Ron Harben
Air Quality Coordinator
California Association of Resource Conservation Districts
United States
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Here in Cincinnati, Messer Construction has achieved LEED for Existing Buildings and did it by optimizing lighting and HVAC performance. They paid for their USGBC Certification in 15 months with $3000 per month savings. Get in touch with me via [email protected] if you would like to get in touch with Kurt Bouley, the person in charge of the project. Thanks for asking.
Chuck Lohre
President
Green Cincinnati Education Advocacy
United States
http://www.green-cincinnati.com