1.6.1 Pressing one button to call the lift in case there are several ones Description If there are several elevators with more than one button to call, it is enough with pressing one of them to prevent unnecessary rides of the elevators. Benefits The energy saving potential [...]
1.6.2 Use stairs instead of lifts Description For heights below the third floor, it is healthier, more economic and ecological to take the stairs up and down than to use the lift, and below the fifth floor, go walking down the stairs to the street. Benefits The [...]
1.6.3 Inspection and maintenance of lifts Description Ensure regular maintenance and inspection of the lifts system, in order to foresee possible breakdowns and the wear and malfunction of the equipment which would end up in an increase in the energy consumption of the system. Benefits The energy [...]
1.6.4 Sensitizing of occupants through workshops Description Information, education and awareness of the occupants of the building will be a tool of vital importance to ensure the operability of any energy management improvement plan of the building. Benefits The savings potential is between 10-20% [...]
1.6.5 Wear adequate clothing Description Building occupants can contribute to their own comfort by wearing seasonally appropriate clothing. Benefits Energy saving (6-20%) Improving comfort Limitations Occupant acceptance Economic assessment No cost. References [...]
1.6.7 Create reminders and promotional materials to raise awareness Description Successful marketing campaigns are vital to raise awareness. Gentle reminders in the form of emails will reinforce the request to comply with energy efficiency practices, as well as weekly or monthly newsletters that offer advice and reward for participation. [...]
1.6.9 Remove furniture from the front of HVAC terminal units Description This measure consists in rearranging furniture that is blocking the HVAC terminal units in order to increase their performance. Benefits Reduce energy consumption Increase the heating/cooling moving around the room Easy application Avoid [...]
1.6.10 Implementation of a compressed work schedule Description A compressed work schedule allows an employee to work a traditional 35-40 hour workweek in less than the traditional number of workdays. Benefits Reduce energy consumption Employee’s ability to better manage their personal responsibilities Employee´s transport energy [...]
1.6.11 Allow employees to work from home on alternate days Description Give the employees an option to work from home on alternate days. With Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology, an employee can connect to office network safely and securely. Benefits With fewer employees in office, less lighting [...]
2.6.1 Installation of solar thermal panels Description A solar thermal energy system is a technology that harnesses solar radiation to produce thermal energy, which can be used later on as DHW, heating or for swimming pool heating, among others. Additionally, by means of a trigeneration system, it can be even used for [...]
