Controls

Heating can account for as much as 60% of total energy use, yet a large proportion of the energy consumed by heating is likely to be wasted due to incorrect control settings. In fact it is possible to cut heating costs by up to 30% by implementing some simple energy saving measures.

Heating Controls in business premises work on the same principle as those in the home, but usually on a much bigger scale. However, larger buildings are often more difficult to control because:

• It takes longer for the building to heat up to the required temperature.

• There is a bigger concentration and variety of heat loads and gains

• There are usually greater variations in usage patterns throughout the working week.