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La eficiencia energética puede suponer un ahorro del 50% en la factura de la luzEnergy efficiency can make a saving of 50% on the electricity bill
on January 20, 2011
The recent rise of electricity, in full recession, resulted in a new blow to expenditures of enterprises. The time of economic crisis coupled with the increase in the price of light, they have made that companies losing competitiveness due to the increase in their energy costs. However, as stands out from the consultant
Ipsom it is possible to reduce the invoice of electricity by up to 50% through the implementation of efficiency measures.
For example, HVAC (heating, air conditioning) systems are the largest consumers of energy. The hot and cold represent up to 50% of the electricity bills. Size, they are a key objective of saving energy. In this area, the savings are possible through the following measures: programming the temperature according to the schedules of the company, review of air conditioning systems often is of particular importance to accommodate filters. On the other hand, should detect leaks in pipes of hot or cold air which reduce energy efficiency. And, finally, it is advisable to cover the outer portion of the apparatus of air conditioning to prevent loss of heat. Also, to improve the energy efficiency of air conditioned through regulation, can make a saving of 20%. On the other hand, if these are replaced by more efficient saving reaches 30%.
As for lighting, reducing the costs is very significant. New in lighting technology, the savings can be up to 30%. Thus for example, in replacement of the fluorescent technology LED, although it is an investment, just as a result a reduction of up to 80% in energy cost. On the other hand, the installation of sensors turn off the lights of those rooms that are not being used, also represents a significant decrease in the cost with minimal investment.
Also, two-thirds of heat generated in a building are lost through the walls and ceilings (the remaining third will be for the doors, Windows and ventilation systems). Therefore, it is obvious that an improvement in the insulation of the building can lead to a drastic reduction in losses of heat (or unwanted entries from heat in the summer months) and air conditioning costs. For this reason, it is very necessary to carry out a regular building, tending and repairing possible, maintenance degraded walls, broken glass or window does not close correctly. On the other hand an improvement of the isolation is desirable. It can be taking advantage of reforms through the installation of suitable materials or works or by filling the interior spaces of the roof and walls with insulating materials.
