Energy Savings in Packaged HVAC Equipment

Abstract

Packaged HVAC equipment serves a significant percentage of the
space conditioning needs of small and medium-sized commercial build-
ing space. Most of this equipment is maintained by service agreements
with mechanical contractors. This service market is highly competitive
and relatively low margin. Standard practice for maintenance of this
equipment pays little to no attention to the operational energy efficiency
of the units. Cost effective energy savings are available by enhancing
the service offerings by contractors to optimize and maintain the op-
erational efficiency of packaged HVAC equipment. Program offerings
by utilities are seeking to acquire this resource.