Astute Building Owners and Managers Upgrading Ac Units Now
The upgraded cooling systems are a conversion from Freon application to water chilled cooling systems. According to Carl Triphahn, executive director of P.I.P.E. (The Piping Industry Progress and Education Trust Fund), the economical advantages and energy efficiency of a water chilled cooling system can be significant, especially in a market like Phoenix, where there is such a high demand for energy throughout the summer and fall months.
"P.I.P.E. believes it is important for the managers and owners of 20-to-30-year-old commercial and large residential buildings in the Phoenix area to evaluate the buildings' current air conditioning systems," Triphahn said. "Upgading the old freon systems prevents the types of energy problems we are seeing in other parts of the country, particularly California."