Elevate Building Commissioning

Elevate Building Commissioning is an Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) approved Trade Ally for New Building and Existing Building programs. The Energy Trust provides incentives for projects that introduce commissioning early on and incorporate it throughout the design and construction phase. As a Trade A

This October, Elevate Building Commissioning attended the National Conference on Building Commissioning in Salt Lake City. 2017 marked the 25th anniversary of the conference bringing together the commissioning industry’s most experienced and dedicated professionals. This was our first time att

Energy recovery wheels with bypass dampers are commonly installed as part of your dedicated outdoor air handling unit. The effectiveness of energy transfer has improved as energy wheel technology has improved. When and when not to use the energy wheel continues to be a source of confusion we see on

Lighting technology has made huge strides in recent years. LEDs are here to stay while the various lighting controls options continue to grow in number and complexity. LEDs appear to be the clear winner for providing electric light. They are significantly more efficient and longer lasting than f

The building automation system (BAS) has the capability to perform whole building, complex sequence of operations. Two simple sequences that lead to big energy savings are night setback and free cooling. A complex air delivery system or a basic packaged rooftop unit with a stand-alone thermostat can

Each project and project team is unique, and as such, requires special attention to maximize Owner benefits during the commissioning process. What is this process? New construction commissioning is the process of ensuring that systems are designed, installed, functionally tested, and performing

Well first and foremost, many energy programs give you points for enhanced commissioning which includes the turnover of a commissioning systems manual as a requirement. More points typically translates to a more efficient building and more accolades. Aside from that, as building systems become more

Analog and digital control signals are the two types of inputs and outputs on your various low voltage equipment controllers. An analog control output signal is used when a device needs to function at more than two points in a range. A common output range for an analog signal is 0-10 volts (other an

Demand ventilation is not a new idea but technology is impacting building codes and how building ventilation can be implemented, saving you energy dollars. New buildings with a full HVAC BAS (Building Automation System) are taking advantage of these money saving opportunities through some fairly sim

When reviewing your building automation system, your control’s system trend logs are arguably the most useful tool to diagnose equipment issues you are having. Recognizing the difference between change of value logging and timed interval logging is critical for using your trend log information