DOE Recognizes Organizations for Leadership in HVAC Rooftop Unit Efficiency
Combined, these organizations in a single year have saved an estimated 1 trillion Btu
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized six organizations for their leadership in replacing and upgrading HVAC rooftop units as part of the Better Buildings Alliance Advanced Rooftop Unit Campaign (ARC). Combined, these organizations in a single year have saved an estimated 1 trillion Btu or more than $11 million on utility costs with efficient rooftop unit (RTU) replacements, retrofits, and quality management and operations. Since 2013, 250 ARC partners have upgraded 59,500 RTUs for a total energy savings of 10 trillion Btu, or $93 million in cost savings.
DOE notes a building’s cooling and ventilating energy consumption can be reduced between 20-50 percent when aging equipment is replaced with high-efficiency units or retrofitted with advanced controls. In fact, a building owner can save as much as $3,700 per RTU — equivalent to $6.7 billion and 670 trillion Btu annually.