Commercial market-Small business Energy efficiency measures for a garage
Type of project
Existing installation
Description
Installation:
- LED light fixtures from the DLC Premium list in a 480 m2 automotive workshop
- ENERGY STAR® cold climate certified mini‑split heat pumps
- Programmable thermostats with temperature settings
- Triple‑glazed windows
- Compressor with a variable‑speed drive
Total
financial support
$5,925
Project details
| Measures implemented | Financial support |
|---|---|
| Installation of two ENERGY STAR® cold climate certified split‑system heat pumps with a heating capacity of 19,000 BTU/hr at 47°F | $2,675 |
| Installation of 10 m2 of triple‑glazed windows, U = 1.60 W/m2*°C | $140 |
| Installation of programmable thermostats | $60 |
| Installation of 65 LED light fixtures featured on the DLC Premium list (financial support of $40/fixture) | $2,600 |
| Installation of a 15‑HP air compressor with a variable speed drive | $450 |
| Total | $5,925 |
Benefits of the measures and program
- Heating :
- Reduction in heating needs due to the improved efficiency of the thermal envelope
- Reduction in heating needs due to the lower set temperatures when the space is unoccupied
- Reduction in heating needs with the installation of heat pumps
- Lighting :
- Guaranteed energy efficiency of LED fixtures qualified by DesignLights Consortium
- Up to 48% less electricity used when lighting with DLC Premium light fixtures compared with the market benchmark
- Compressed air :
- Up to 25% less electricity used with compressed air compared with the market benchmark
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