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What's an Integrated Chiller Retrofit?

An integrated chiller retrofit combines building load reductions and HVAC system improvements with chiller work. This type of extensive retrofit takes more time, money and energy to perform than doing chiller work alone. But it has many impressive benefits including:

more energy and money savings,

solution of building comfort and maintenance problems,

lower overall payback periods for a more financially attractive package,

increased asset value of the building.

Below are links to presentations explaining this concept and its benefits in more depth. You can also go to the Case Studies page to see real examples of integrated chiller retrofits.

Introduction to Integrated Chiller & Building Retrofits
Dr. Lisa Gartland, PositivEnergy
What is an integrated chiller retrofit, and how can it benefit you? The steps for undertaking an integrated retrofit, with an example of a Chicago office building case study.

Improve Productivity and Reduce Operating Costs by Using an Integrated Approach to Achieve Superior Energy-Efficient Buildings
Helen Kessler, Sieben Energy Associates
Retrofitting buildings in an integrated way reduces energy-related operating expenses by 30 to 60 percent or more. These savings represent one of the largest controllable operating costs in a building. However achieving these savings will take significant change in the way buildings are typically designed and constructed and remodeled.
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