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Appropriately sizing this equipment and intelligently controlling ventilation rates will also reduce operating and maintenance costs year after year , including reducing the amount of expensive clean electricity that must be purchased .
The below example shows the impact that an efficiency first approach using airflow optimization can have on equipment sizing for a lab building .
In many cases , improving HVAC efficiency not only slashes energy consumption but also enhances productivity and well-being by creating healthier indoor environments . For example , better air quality and optimized temperature control can increase employee productivity and improve safety in laboratory
and industrial settings . Airflow optimization can also enhance safety protocols by capturing air quality data , empowering environmental health & safety ( EH & S ) teams .
Looking forward : scaling the energy transition
The journey to Net Zero is challenging , but implementing energy efficiency first offers immediate carbon reduction and as the most accessible strategy , it reduces the size of the hill we must climb to decarbonize the built environment . By adopting an ‘ efficiency first ’ mindset , we can not only reduce carbon emissions but also make the energy transition smoother , faster , and more affordable . To achieve our 2050 goal , the time to act is now , and the solution is clear : efficiency is the first and most critical step on the path to Net Zero . ■
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Dan
Diehl www . aircuity . com
Dan Diehl is CEO of Aircuity , Inc . Aircuity has been the leader in reducing energy and carbon emissions while creating healthier indoor environments for over 20 years . Commercial , institutional and lab building owners can protect occupants , improve employee productivity and wellness , lower operating costs , and verifiably reduce energy use by as much as 60 percent . Headquartered in Norwood , MA , Aircuity ’ s solutions have benefited organizations such as Google , SUNY , Eli Lilly , Takeda , the University of Pennsylvania , and the University of California-Irvine .
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