With the obtaining of energy efficiency message, many industries moving towards cleaner, smarter energy direction. This trend of choosing a more efficient energy approach can be rumored at the local level, but it is also recorded annually in Johnson Controls' energy efficiency indicator survey.
Over the past 12 years, this report has provided valuable information for energy professionals and the organizations they serve, demonstrating a broad and realistic view of energy efficiency across industries. At EarthTronics, we download and discuss this information to better equip our knowledge, and serve each business and team to improve performance, reduce waste, and save money.
So what does the recent number tell us? Investment in energy efficiency and smart building technologies continues continuous improvement. Increase investment in energy-efficient and renewable energy
In the United States, 77% of respondents said they are more concerned about this issue, and 57% of these said they plan to increase their investment in renewable energy and more efficient energy. This means that our customers are educating themselves about the urgent need for energy efficiency and obtaining the benefit of cost-saving from it. benefits. Globally, this investment is also growing, from 20% in 2017 to 59% in 2018.
Building control and systems continuously developing
Perhaps the most interesting is that organizations have taken to improve energy efficiency. Among the functions of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting improvement, the category of building control improvement has the highest growth rate, increasing from 55% last year to 68%. “Since 2016, the investment of organizations in building control has grown steadily over the past two years,” the survey said.
This number has soared since 2016 when only 36% of respondents plan to invest in building control over the next 12 months.
The most important categories for building control improvements:
♦ Fire and life safety
♦ Security system
♦ Building Management System
♦ Lighting system
♦ Intelligent building equipment integration.
Surprisingly, these numbers have shown that respondents are willing to invest their time and money into the energy-saving features of their business. The data also tells us that 22% of local and global respondents indicated that the biggest obstacle to their investment is the lack of funds to pay for the improvement.
Small investments still improve efficiency
However, with small steps, even organizations with limited funding can begin to incorporate building control improvements into their energy efficiency strategies.
For example, the EarthTronics Type A "Plug and Play" for existing ballasts and B-type linear LEDs is suitable for almost any luminaire and does not require an electrician or external manual installation. These 16 to 18-watt lamps are more than 30% energy efficient and provide a quick return on investment. The 50,000-hour service life provides years of maintenance-free, bottom-line energy savings, and these luminaires are listed on the DLC and can receive utility discounts in many markets. Simply replacing the bulb instantly affects the building's energy use without the need for costly modifications.
Sensor integration design enhancements
In addition to the above luminaires, we also produce a variety of LED luminaires that have been improved to easily install/add sensors and automation and connection technology.
No matter where you are, the 2018 Energy Efficiency Survey shows continued growth in energy efficiency measures – especially building control improvements. We invite you to review recent applications and customer case studies to see how they can improve energy efficiency.
