Quick Facts on Commissioning

(out of 5)

• Owner Awareness  3.82
• Building Codes  3.74
• Voluntary Rating Programs  3.65
• Public Policies  3.54
• Utility Programs  3.11
• Other  2.92
• Trade Associations  2.75

First Cost Savings

• Project on schedule, problems detected / corrected earlier
• Occupied on schedule
• System design improved, right-sized equipment installed
• Improved Team Coordination
• Fewer change orders; warranty claims

Ongoing Improvements

• Thermal Comfort
• Improved O&M with maintenance savings of 15% to 35%
• Equipment Life

Average operating costs of a new commissioned building are 8% to 20% less than a non-commissioned building.

• Energy Savings of 5% to 15%
• Improved System Performance
• Improved Thermal Comfort
• Improved Indoor Air Quality
• Extended Equipment Life

Only 1 to 4 years!!

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