Energy efficiency equipment not performing to expectation

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Energy efficiency equipment not performing to expectation

Before you install any energy efficient appliance, equipment or lighting, it pays to ask your tradesperson or equipment supplier the right questions.

 

 

Questions to ask could include the following:

  • Has this piece of equipment successfully reduced energy in other businesses? Can you give me an example? Do you have testimonials or evidence from satisfied customers that this product works as claimed?
  • Where you’ve installed it elsewhere, has it reduced energy use to the levels it says it will? Can that be backed up with proof?
  • If the manufacturer claims that the equipment reduces energy use by 50%, what proof do they have that the equipment achieves this energy saving in the real world?
  • If the manufacturer claims that the equipment has a certain lifespan, what proof can they offer?
  • Does the lighting perform as claimed? When it comes to long-life lighting, you need to ensure that you’re installing a reliable brand. If the advertising claims that the LED lighting lasts for 50,000 hours, what proof do they have that it can achieve this? Is this LED product listed at the SSL Quality Scheme website? EnergyCut.info/ssl-quality-scheme?
  • Does it have a guarantee? If the equipment does not perform properly or fails, who will bear the cost of replacing it? A guarantee will give you more security when it comes to receiving a financial payback.

 

Mittagong RSL, NSW

Mittagong RSL and its services underwent an energy audit and used that to formulate an energy reduction plan.

 

“That report gave us a series of guidelines as to where we could start addressing and improving our energy efficiency, and associated ROIs,” said Operations Manager Daniel Marmont. “From there, we formulated a priority plan as to which areas we would look at, based on capital expenditure required, business needs, and time frame of improvement.”[1]

 

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