To achieve energy savings, is it necessary to accept a lower level of indoor comfort?
One important principle underlies energy efficiency improvements: they will not involve discomfort or sacrifice. Merely lowering the thermostat to 10 degrees Celsius in the winter saves energy, but cannot be characterized as an energy efficiency improvement. Lowering the temperature when the building is unoccupied, however, is a more efficient use of the heating system. To ensure that reliable energy services are maintained and energy efficiency improvements do not reduce comfort settings, energy performance contracts (EPCs) normally specify the standards of service to be met. Provincial guidelines, codes, and standards for acceptable health and safety standards within facilities are also available and should always be referenced when undertaking an energy performance project.
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- To achieve energy savings, is it necessary to accept a lower level of indoor comfort?
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