HVAC systems in shopping centers as a utility business

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · ASHRAE Trans.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5504725

Wolfert, J E

Retail spaces in shopping centers have been noted for their low-cost and medium-quality HVAC systems. Typically, these systems are installed with minimal engineering and provided with less maintenance. There are, however, methods of providing higher quality HVAC systems for these retail spaces. One method is for the developer to provide a central plant type system and redistribute HVAC services for these spaces. The central plant system can redistribute chilled water, heated water, chilled air, heated air, tower water, electricity, or any other readily transportable energy source. With central type services, the economics are such that the individual retailer experiences no more overall cost but receives the benefits of a higher quality system. The developer has a larger investment but receives a reasonable return on this additional investment. The utilities now service a building that has a lower demand and a higher load factor. And society as a whole is presented with a facility that is considerably more energy efficient.

• Research Organization: Melvin Simon and Associates, Indianapolis, IN
• OSTI ID: 5504725
• Report Number(s): CONF-850606-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: ASHRAE Trans.; (United States) Journal Volume: 91:2B
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320104* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Commercial & Industrial Buildings-- (-1987)
AIR CONDITIONERS
APPLIANCES
BUILDINGS
CAPITALIZED COST
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
COST
ECONOMICS
EFFICIENCY
ELECTRIC POWER
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
ENERGY SYSTEMS
HEATERS
INVESTMENT
LOAD MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
POWER
POWER DISTRIBUTION
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
PUBLIC UTILITIES
SHOPPING CENTERS
SOCIAL IMPACT
SPACE HVAC SYSTEMS
WATER HEATERS