aecknowledge.com (Video) – USGBC-NCC GBCI Course #303: Retrofitting Existing Buildings to Improve Energy Efficiency

Posted June 9th 2011

Presented by: Harry Sim, CEO, Cypress Envirosystems and Zach Gentry, Chief Strategy Officer, Adura Technologies

GBCI Learning Units: 1 Hours

Compared with new facilities, existing buildings and plants often have legacy equipment which waste energy, require more maintenance, and incur more downtime. A complete rip-out and replace strategy is often cost prohibitive and highly disruptive to ongoing operations and occupants. New non-invasive technologies allow for retrofits that take minutes to install and deliver substantial savings with investment paybacks of less than 18 months. This presentation provides an overview of cost-effective HVAC, lighting, steam, and compressed