SUSTAINABILITY


“BY PAIRING LEDS WITH INNOVATIVE WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEMS,


SAVINGS CAN REACH AS MUCH AS 75%.”


SUSTAINABLE SAVINGS WITH WIRELESS CONTROL


Facilities managers are turning to technology to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions. However, not all retrofit wireless solutions are equal, as Andy Davies, Head of Business Development and Specification at Harvard Technology explains.


The benefits of sustainability and green building practices in FM are well established. Reduced energy consumption, maintenance costs and a decrease in wasted energy are just some of the quantifiable advantages that can impact positively on the bottom line of any building. Add to the mix, factors such as the increased productivity that sustainable practices can deliver and the need to achieve it becomes a no-brainer for any commercial building manager.


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Facilities managers are in a unique position to lead sustainable practices and carry significant influence when it comes to reducing energy costs within commercial properties. However, when armed with dwindling budgets it can be a constant challenge to identify the relevant areas to target.


Tasked with identifying savings in the face of spiralling energy costs and increasing demands for sustainability, facilities managers are increasingly turning to technology


to achieve greater control over their estates; and one technology that is becoming more widespread is wireless lighting controls.


A substantial proportion of electricity consumption is accounted for by lighting. In fact, it can account for as much as 40% of a commercial building’s electricity bill, according to the Carbon Trust, directly impacting on the running costs of many properties. The issue is further compounded by


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