Age and condition of equipment, appliances and fixtures Pre-date high efficiency models and technologies. Inadequate maintenance Improper building controls system for predicting maintenance needs. Breakdown frequency Occurs at critical decision point in a building's life cycle. Inadequate technologies stressed by over demand. Poor integration of building systems.
Repair costs The highest costs are incurred during emergencies.
Strategies to Lower Energy Costs Investigate energy-efficient technologies . Consider retrofitting existent low efficiency natural gas equipment. Convert non-gas fired equipment to natural gas. Follow the 7 Steps to Managing Your Energy Costs . The Consumers' Gas Company Ltd. All rights reserved.