Reducing energy while under lockdown

Three Impactful Strategies to Reduce Energy Costs During Lockdown

Building managers, owners, and operators are finding ways to reduce operating costs for their unoccupied buildings while shelter in place orders for COVID-19 remain in effect for many areas. With these significant changes to building occupancy and facilities management, ERI has received questions about what energy management strategies should be considered. There are some simple actions that can be taken …

Guidance for Building Operators Housing Essential Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In these uncertain times, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recently provided guidance for building operators that have questions about steps to be taken for the operation of commercial buildings housing essential services staff. These steps are broken down into two categories: Non-HVAC measures: the most critical, highest priority actions HVAC measures: those be completed after …