Energy Efficiency Guide for Utah Businesses Energy Efficiency Guide for Utah Businesses
Energy Efficiency Guide for Utah Businesses

Energy Efficiency Measures

Energy efficiency measures do not operate in isolation from one another. Solar gain through windows that warms in the winter also heats in the summer and can be a source of glare unless controlled. Similarly, lighting efficiency measures affect the operation of heating and air conditioning systems in a building. Accordingly, planning for and executing retrofits should be done with a whole-building performance perspective to ensure cost-effective and efficient performance over the year—and for the long term.

The following sections discuss the key energy efficiency measures outlined in the Recommendations by Sector section of the Guide, organized by area. The measure descriptions are relatively brief, but often include links to more detailed information and/or lists of qualifying high-efficiency products.

And if you are a customer of Utah Power, be sure to learn about their FinAnswer and FinAnswer Express programs. These programs will help you implement energy efficiency measures in your facility by offering you technical and financial assistance.

Measure Commercial Industrial Agricultural
Building Envelope X X X
Lighting X X X
HVAC X X  
Heat Recovery X X X
Motors and Motor Systems X X X
Thermal Storage X X  
Combined Heat and Power X X X
Refrigeration X X X
Hot Water X X X
Energy-Efficient Office Equipment X X  
Building Commissioning X X  
Laboratory Fume Hoods X X  
Process Heating   X  
District Heating X X X
District Cooling X X X
Compressed Air   X  
Irrigation     X

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