Environmental Impact
Environment
The BCICA’s slogan, Saving Energy for the Future, is an uncomplicated process when it comes to buildings. It means using design principles that aid in energy conservation, which help buildings operate more efficiently. Insulation is a key ingredient.
Everyone would list energy conservation as the main reason we use insulation. Did you know its list of benefits is more extensive and includes improved air quality, protection against extreme pipe temperatures, noise control, cost controls, condensation controls, and freeze protection?
Proper design ensures a reduced environmental impact. In addition, it ensures:
Investors realize a reasonable and timely return on investment.
Building owners, residents, and tenants realize reduced operational costs during the lifecycle of the building they live and work in.
Public leaders can take pride in knowing that energy conservation is a principle worth supporting for all stakeholders in their community.
Cost Savings
Insulation is one of the few methods of controlling energy costs that have an absolute financial payback to the owner and end users of a facility. It is well known that mechanical insulation represents 1% of a project budget yet 10% of its energy efficiency. The impact of the investment is noticed immediately, and the benefits of a properly maintained mechanical system will continue to be realized over the life of the building.
BCICA members can assist in the preparation of a comprehensive analysis of energy savings and GHG reduction for a specific application, whether it is simply analyzing the cost impact of insulating one steam line or something as complex as performing an energy appraisal of a facility.