Welcome to the first issue of
The Penn Air Alert.
There are a number of different specialties involved in proper HVAC maintenance, (i.e.-Certified Industrial Hygienist’s, Test and Balancer Engineers, IAQ Specialists, Air Systems Cleaning Specialists Certified Ventilation Inspectors, Certified Ventilation System Mold Remediators) and a litany of trade publications to review to stay abreast of our increasingly changing industry. Our mission is to Alert you to some of the key articles and information each month. As the need to “Go Green”, reduce our carbon footprint, design to Net Zero, with increasing energy costs, building owners, designers, engineers, and managers need a multi-discipline strategic approach to maximize energy efficiency.
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Sincerely,
John Lee
“30% Energy Savings Target”
ASHRAE
The ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guides (AEDG) are a series of publications designed to provide recommendations for achieving energy savings over the minimum code requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999. The guides have been developed in collaboration with these partnering organizations: The American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The New Building Institute (NBI) participated only in the development of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings. The initial series of guides have an energy savings target of 30% which is the first step in the process toward achieving a net zero energy building - defined as a building that, on an annual basis, draws from outside resources equal or less energy than it provides using on-site renewable energy sources. Each 30% Guide addresses a specific building type. Additional guides for existing buildings and at 50% energy savings towards a net zero energy building are also planned. More infoHow can I save Now?
Actions You Can Take to Reduce Cooling Costs
Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)
Cooling costs can be a substantial part of your facility’s annual utility bill. A number of energy savings opportunities could be utilized to achieve demand and energy savings through development of a long-term approach to reducing building cooling loads. However, there are many operations and maintenance (O&M) opportunities that can also be implemented to make the existing air-conditioning systems operate more efficiently and effectively, thus lowering overall cooling costs. This FEMP O&M tutorial identifies some of the most likely opportunities for reducing cooling costs in your facilities. While most of these opportunities focus on packaged cooling systems, many also apply to larger systems. Actual opportunities and potential savings will vary by site. More infoThe Penn Air Group Opening More Offices
in Pacific RimLos Angeles, CA – January 2008 - According to Herman Philhower, Founder and CEO of The Penn Air Group, “Our initial efforts into China have validated our strategy to expand in the Pacific Rim and as a result we have accelerated our timetable for expansion. We will open 7 additional offices in China and Australia by the end of 2008. Everyone is confronted with $100 a barrel oil, with some experts predicting $150-200 possible, coupled with the immense demand for energy in the region, going green is not just an option any more, it’s a strategic necessity”. More info