Getting the most out of your HVAC system

Many Vermont businesses are using more energy than necessary to heat, ventilate, and cool their facilities. Yet, they already own equipment designed to control the energy demands of their HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems. These controls may be as simple as a wall-mounted thermostat or as comprehensive as a facility-wide, computerized system.

You can significantly lower your energy costs by having your HVAC service contractor custom set your controls to operate HVAC equipment only when needed to meet the particular demands of your facility.

Efficiency Vermont's HVAC Controls Fact Sheet can help you familiarize yourself with the type of HVAC controls in your facility and help you to work with your contractor to optimize your controls for the greatest benefit to your business. The fact sheet also features 6 simple steps you can take to ensure your controls are serving your facility's needs.

• HVAC Controls Fact Sheet (pdf 95.9kb)