HVAC - Resource Guide For Green Building Design - Trane

Care about Next Generations,
Think about Life-cycle Impact.
While the environmental and human health benefits
of green building have been widely recognized, this
comprehensive report confirms that minimal increases in
upfront costs of about 2% to support green design would,
on average, result in life cycle savings of 20%
of total construction costs — more than ten times
the initial investment.
The Costs and Financial Benefits of Green Buildings
A Report to California’s Sustainable Building Task Force
www.cap-e.com/publications
Note: Electric chiller is typically the largest single energy user in the building HVAC system. To work
out how much more efficient a chiller should be purchased in order to justify its energy cost savings
over the lifetime (or any other span of time), a “Bid Form” can help... especially for all large chillers.
(see ref. 55)
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