Building Automation Technology: Save Energy and Money

There’s no doubt about it, operating systems in schools and municipal buildings are complex, and use a large amount of energy and money each month. While it’s important to ensure your building is at a comfortable temperature and has proper ventilation for the people inside, it’s also important to only use the energy needed to keep your operating system functioning properly. If you don’t, you could be wasting a lot of money, which can affect your bottom line.

Our expert team at Colorado Controls provides energy savings solutions to schools and municipal buildings to not only ensure you’re operating as efficiently as possible, but to also help put money back into your establishment instead of wasting it on your utility bill. From energy audits to installing building automation technology, we do it all. The best part? You could be eligible for grants, tax rebates, and other incentives where you could only have to pay for a fraction of your project, and perhaps not have to pay anything at all! Contact our team today to learn more!

Connect with Us

What Sets Colorado Controls Apart

Our team at Colorado Controls is trained to work with a wide spectrum of building automation systems. We know that every building is different from the next, and we take the time to assess each project individually to provide options that will help achieve your specific needs and goals. We are the preferred automation company in Fort Collins for a number of reasons, including:

• We provide customer services that’s second to none.
• We are an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) member as well as an Associated General Contractor of Colorado (AGC) member.
• We are one of only three authorized Reliable Controls dealers in the state.
• We provide complete installation services for both new construction projects as well as retrofit projects.

We have over 80 years of experience in this industry and are passionate about helping our customers reduce their carbon footprint and save them money in the process. If you’re looking for an automation company to help run an energy audit and provide you with data-based automation solutions, look no further than your trusted team at Colorado Controls.

Energy Audits For Your School Or Municipal Building

When you are overseeing a building as large and complex as a school or municipal building, certain elements that keep the building running can easily be put on the backburner, one of those being your operating system. Sure, when the air conditioning stops working in the middle of the summer, it’s top of mind, but other than that, building managers don’t typically pay much attention to their operating systems unless there’s an issue. Well, by not paying attention to your operating system, you could be paying way more on your energy bill than you need to, which means you’re wasting money and energy without realizing it.

That’s where Colorado Controls comes in. Building standards have changed. Buildings, including school and municipalities, are being urged to have more energy-efficient operating systems to be more environmentally friendly. While it may seem like a daunting task to analyze your operating system to determine how efficient or inefficient it is, it’s actually very simple when you call us at Colorado Controls to help. We have the experience and knowledge to run an energy audit on your operating system to find inefficiencies and recommend tangible solutions. Here’s an overview of our energy audit process:

Our team will conduct an onsite energy audit to assess your current energy consumption.

From there, we will identify energy efficiency measures and automation solutions you can implement in your school or municipal building.

Depending on the solutions you decide on, our team can install building automation technology in your current operating system to make your establishment more efficient.

The longer you wait for an energy audit, the more money and energy will be wasted. Once you call our team at Colorado Controls, you will see how stress-free and easy our process is, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. Call us today to get started!

Building Automation System Cost

We know that you’re probably wondering how much building automation solutions cost. At the end of the day, you have a long list of expenses associated with your business, and you’re probably not thrilled at the idea of paying even more money to improve your operating system.

At Colorado Controls, we completely understand that. Luckily for you, Colorado is actually rewarding businesses that are taking the steps to operate their establishments more energy-efficiently. This means implementing building automation systems in your school or municipal building could be paid in full. Here’s different incentives that Fort Collins offers:

• Rebates through Fort Collins Utilities
• Incentives available until funds are expended
• Projects above $1,000 pre-approved
• Rebates available to Fort Collins Utilities electric customers
• Wattage reductions calculated based on standard equipment values
• All exterior and interior lights are eligible
• All lights on Energy Star Retail and DesignLights Consortium are eligible
• Rebate payment made on completion of retrofit lighting project with submitted application and project-related invoices

Interested in reaping these benefits while also updating your operating system to be more energy-efficient? Give us a call today to learn more!

Partner With Colorado Controls

We have helped countless Fort Collins schools and municipal buildings install building automation solutions, and we’d love to help you next! Whether you’re wanting more information on our services, or you’re ready to implement an energy management system, give us a call. We will meet you where you’re at and help you achieve your goals.

Advantages Of Building Automation Systems

In addition to saving energy and money, there are a host of benefits that come along with implementing building automation solutions in your school or municipal building, including:

• Environmentally-Friendly - By reducing your energy consumption, you are also reducing your carbon footprint, which is extremely beneficial for the environment around you.
• Reduced Maintenance - An updated and more efficient operating system also results in not having to spend countless dollars on repairing an old and outdated system.
• Quick Return On Investment - As soon as you implement your building automation technology, you will quickly see a reduction in your utility bill.
• Improved Productivity - When the heating, air conditioning, lighting, ventilation, and other aspects of your school or building are efficient and effective, you will likely notice a boost in productivity in your students or employees due to the improved working conditions.

Areas We Specialize In

As mentioned earlier, the operating systems in schools and municipal buildings can be quite complex. However, with over 80 years of combined experience in this industry, our team at Colorado Controls is able to work with any kind of system, including electrical, lighting, fire alarm systems, ventilation, and more. Check out the different areas we specialize in:

• Air-Handling Systems
• Boilers
• VVT Applications
• Chillers
• VAV Applications
• Heat Pump Systems
• Geothermal and Energy Monitoring

At Colorado Controls, our main focus is you and your needs. We want to make sure you understand the process and that your goals are being met. Just tell us what you’re needing, and we will provide you with the resources and information to help you achieve your goals. If you’re ready to operate more efficiently, and save money during the process, give us a call today!

Work With Colorado Controls

As a locally-owned and operated company, we pride ourselves on our transparent communication with each and every one of our customers. When you hire Colorado Controls, you can rest assured knowing our team will go above and beyond for you and your project to ensure you are satisfied with the end result. The time is now to implement building automation solutions in your building. Just give us a call, and we will take it from there!

Retrofit Lighting

Building Automation Systems

Reliable Controls

General Contractors

Mechanical Engineers

Building Owners/Facilities Managers

Municipalities & Schools