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The Ultimate Energy-Efficient Building
Property managers have options to streamline energy systems.
BY BRUCE EKIMURA
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EnErgy MAnAgEMEnt
ow is an exciting time for
owners and managers who
want to modernize their building's
energy profile. There have never
been more options for going green,
saving money, monitoring usage and
streamlining energy systems.
As Hawaii's energy options have
grown, we've seen a crucial need for
all the elements to work seamlessly
together-from solar photovoltaic,
water heating and electric vehicle
charging, to heating and air
conditioning, to electrical design
and engineering.
Ladd Tsuda, a senior project
manager and certified electrical
contractor with more than 30 years
of experience, shares his thoughts on
energy management trends he's seeing
with building managers, as well as a
few tips and recent case studies.
Adding Air Conditioning
"A lot of small to mid-size
property managers are considering
air conditioning for their buildings,"
Tsuda says. "But they need to be
careful not to overload their electrical
system."
Most air conditioning contractors
are owner-operators who will
subcontract their electrical work.
It's important to choose licensed
in-house electricians and engineers
who write guidelines for a property
and ensure all design criteria are met,
including aesthetics. They should
be knowledgeable of HOA priorities
and review your property's existing
load and design a system that won't
overload your electrical capabilities.
And if you're going to invest in
air conditioning, go with a trusted
manufacturer. The Mitsubishi
heating/cooling systems have among
the industry's highest SEER efficiency
ratings, as well as new ductless
technology and inverter-driven
compressors which can instantly
and automatically adjust to changing
room environment conditions. Not
only does the new technology from
a trusted brand save you money, but
you have the peace of mind that the
company will be around to honor its
warranties for decades to come.
Sleuth Out Energy Hogs
Today's technology can allow
you to track electrical usage via
the Internet, monitoring individual
tenants' usage in real time and even
breaking down reports to specific
areas like air conditioning or hot
water heating. You can also monitor
photovoltaic production. A userfriendly energy monitoring system
is eGauge which puts an incredible
amount of data at your fingertips in
an easy-to-understand format.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Management Hawaii
Editor’s Note: Energy Management
Insider’s Guide to Picking a Security Company for Your Property
Industry News
Dealing with Graffiti and Glass Damage
Hawaii’s High-Tech Roofing Products
Building and Management Expo Set
Installing New & Improved Windows
Window Film Cuts Glare, Energy Bills
Reassessing Hurricane Preparedness
An ESA Can Deliver Peace of Mind
Checking a Building’s Energy Score
Managing PV Energy Consumption
The Ultimate Energy-Efficient Building
What to Know About Chiller Plants
New Trends Emerge in HVAC Systems
Walk-throughs Vital to Engineers
Trapped in the Web of Act 326
Faces: The IREM Banquet
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