Recommissioning
Building recommissioning is the systematic process of optimizing an existing building's performance by verifying and documenting that its systems and components are operating at peak efficiency. This process helps facility managers and building owners maximize energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve occupant comfort.
Benefits of Building Recommissioning
- Energy Cost Savings: Recommissioning typically reduces annual energy costs by 5-15%. Through optimization of HVAC systems, lighting controls, and other building components, facilities can achieve significant reductions in electricity and fuel consumption.
- Extended Equipment Life: By ensuring all systems operate as designed, recommissioning helps prevent premature equipment wear and failure. This proper maintenance and optimization can extend the useful life of building systems by several years.
- Improved Indoor Environmental Quality: Occupants benefit from better temperature control, improved ventilation, and enhanced air quality. These improvements often lead to increased productivity and reduced complaints about building comfort.
- Enhanced Building Documentation: The recommissioning process creates detailed documentation of building systems and operations, making future maintenance and troubleshooting more efficient.
When to Consider Recommissioning
Building owners should consider recommissioning when:
- Energy bills have increased unexpectedly
- Occupant complaints about comfort have risen
- Equipment failures occur more frequently
- The building is more than 3-5 years old
- Major changes in building usage have occurred