Even well-maintained HVAC systems will require replacement eventually. Replacing HVAC systems can be expensive.

Energy Savings

• Payback of 20-30 years

When to Replace Equipment

Replace equipment only if it’s at the end of life and as a capital expenditure project – not an energy saving project.

When possible, retrofitting commercial HVAC systems with advanced HVAC controls

• Can be an extremely cost-effective alternative to improve a commercial HVAC system

Energy Savings

• Payback of 2-3 years
• Lower energy costs today
• Extend the life of existing HVAC system

When to Retrofit Equipment

Retrofit equipment if it’s not at the end of life as an energy saving project. Avoid entire replacement process.

Benefits of a Retrofitting Strategy

• Defer a large investment and result in short-term benefits that you can use now until you to fully upgrade in the future.
• State building codes allow for utility energy incentives for retrofitting that replacement equipment is not entitled to.
• The near-term cashflow saved by reducing energy costs can also be accrued and used to defray cost of replacement in the future.
• HVAC controls used for retrofit are forward compatible with any newer equipment replaced in the future. You can have your cake and eat it too!