Mechanical Systems: Smart HVAC | Control Systems | Alternative Technologies
Alternative Technolgies
There are a lot of ways to go green with traditional mechanical systems, but when most people think of green buildings, they’re usually thinking of what are called “sustainable systems.” These systems use innovations to reduce their dependence on non-renewable resources or increase their ability to recycle resources.
Get off the grid
We can make a big difference in our environmental impact by reducing our greenhouse emissions. That means reducing our electric, gas, and fuel consumptions. Your mechanical systems can be designed or retrofitted to take advantage of alternative sources of energy. Ask Calvert-Jones about solar, wind, and geothermal systems that can be used to leverage the earth’s renewable resources to heat and cool your facility.
 Don’t forget the water
Innovative water and plumbing solutions can reduce your consumption by upwards of 30 percent in typical situations.
Reclaim & recycle
When designing or upgrading your mechanical systems, you can use earth-friendly solutions. Calvert-Jones can help you identify the many products that can be reclaimed to make new products without going through additional manufacturing, as well as the many other products can be recycled when they have fulfilled their functional life span. Remember the “Four Rs” of going green: Reduce, Reuse, Reclaim, Recycle.
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