As the summer heat subsides and the fall climate takes shape across Michigan, businesses state-wide can take efficient measures to reduce their energy costs. From no-cost actions to strategic partnerships, this initiative will reduce overhead expenditures.

Cost-Effective Actions

• Thermostat:Save up to 3% for each degree the thermostat is raised in the summer and lowered in the winter. Using ceiling or room fans improves air circulation.
• Shades:Draw the curtains to keep the sun out and close doors to the outside to keep in cooler air.
• Programmable Thermostats:Programmable thermostats or time clocks can automatically control temperature settings and save energy.
• HVAC Maintenance:Regular maintenance keeps your heating and air conditioning systems running more efficiently.

Investment Tips

• Weatherize: Install awnings, solar shade screens, or sun-control film for windows, and apply a heat-blocking coating to your roof.
• Energy Management Systems: An EMS will control heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment and lighting systems to maximize efficiency and savings.
• Energy-Efficient Products: Energy-efficient equipment and products save money and help protect the environment. Establish a strategic partnership that provides the optimal solutions that save your organization money by reducing energy costs.

Design Techniques

• Cooling: Utilize evaporative cooling and natural ventilation. Surround all buildings with trees to reduce local environmental temperatures.
• Landscaping: Effectively designed landscaping will reduce the temperature of air blowing against the building by up to 8 degrees.
• Heating: A balance between the heat requirements of a building and its electrical needs means recycling the wasted heat to generate electricity and ultimately save energy.
• Ventilation: Design ventilation that responds to occupancy, while avoiding air curtains that allow leakage. Test all ducts for leakage before installing dropped ceilings.

Partnering with RMS

RMS understands the importance of installing high-quality commercial refrigeration systems that meet your needs. Our team of experts provides customized solutions that optimize your storage capacity and implement cost-reducing energy efficiencies.