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Intel’s IDC 9 building and embedded data center in Haifa, Israel achieved LEED® Gold certification, reduced energy consumption by 17%, and saved
$200,000 per year in operating costs after installing a [KMC Controls] BACnet® open-protocol building automation system.

vendor of preference for the building owner, creating natural indoor air quality and one that does not is most often rooted
competition and driving down service costs. in the design and installation of the control system. A proper
commissioning (or periodic recommissioning) performed by a
An interoperable control system can also offer training-related qualified controls contractor, energy service provider, or system
synergies, thereby reducing or containing labor costs associated integrator can ensure that your occupants remain healthy,
with in-house commissioning and maintenance. With disparate productive, and comfortable.
proprietary systems in place, the cross-training of technicians and
operators on different configuration utilities can be daunting. An Better IAQ can be achieved by:
interoperable system, on the other hand, means that technicians • Installing temperature and humidity sensors to monitor and
and operators can learn to use one standardized front end to
manage the interoperating systems. control thermal comfort
• Installing carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO)
Lower operating and maintenance costs result from a proper-
ly-commissioned BAS. Methods include: sensors to monitor pollutants and to ensure the required
minimum fresh air ventilation
• Utilizing trends and logs allowing for further optimization of
the system Regardless of the underlying reason for implementing your
building automation initiative, a properly installed and commis-
• Allowing setpoint adjustments only where needed in indi- sioned system will provide optimal energy efficiency, mainte-
vidual zones nance expense, equipment life, and indoor air quality for the
building’s occupants. ROI can be further increased by choosing
• Employing software alarms and notifications alerting service an open-protocol system, such as BACnet, which also helps
personnel to issues before they cause discomfort to building future-proof your building and lower service costs.
occupants or escalate into bigger, more costly problems
Nate Kehr is Marketing Manager of KMC Controls, a
• Remote network monitoring and troubleshooting via web- leader in energy management and building automation
based applications, reducing service calls solutions. He is an advocate for open systems design,
sustainable building practices, and facilitating smart building
Better Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) evolution by connecting building automation systems to the
Proper indoor air quality can be achieved without sacrificing Internet of Things.
cost or comfort. Modern control systems can greatly improve
your building’s energy performance, comfort, and sustainability.
The difference between a system that optimizes your building’s

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