How integrated sensors and controls improve efficiency, meet decarbonization goals

15% less efficiency.

That’s what commercial building owners can expect if they’re lacking fully integrated digital sensors and controls. This typically manifests in wasted energy, carbon emissions and operational losses. And that can impact operational incomes and prevent facility teams from reaching decarbonization goals.

Digital sensors and controls can help you:

Optimize maintenance and building performance

• Facility teams and service providers can get to the root cause of problems more quickly, streamlining the troubleshooting process

• Sensors send data to the building automation control system which predicts what occurs in a space or within equipment

• Maintenance staff and service providers can quickly discern and analyze system issues, then pinpoint the solution and fix it remotely or secure parts before sending a technician

• Sensors and control systems allow you to continually optimize building performance and energy use every day

Reduce energy use through floor-by-floor metering

• Energy meters can measure discrete energy consumption on each floor

• Energy use data can be used for environmental reporting and invoicing

• The energy management level can hold tenants and users accountable for their use, helping building owners and facility managers prioritize and budget decarbonization projects

Perform sensor fusion for enhanced visibility

• Control systems can aggregate data, creating a more accurate representation of a space or equipment

• New advances remove barriers and increase opportunities for sensor fusion, achieving greater building visibility and efficiency

• Innovations in sensor technology are resulting in smaller, simpler designs that are more functional and economical

Continuously improve efficiency for the life of the building

• Consider the entire life cycle of the building to capitalize on the most lucrative opportunities to improve efficiency and achieve better outcomes

• When sourcing building automation equipment, work with a provider that focuses on the overall life of the building and offers integrated, scalable solutions

Read the full article in Smart Buildings magazine