Commercial Chiller Plant Energy Savings in Texas

GREENandSAVE Staff

Posted on Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Our GREENandSAVE Staff is always on the lookout for cost-effective energy savings to help business in Texas become more sustainable. The Energy Intelligence Center has developed some excellent Chiller Plant Energy Savings ranging from 15% to 40% via their OptikW algorithmic software platform. The software solutions do not require new equipment and the compensation for the services is paved on the savings generated. This is a win/win for businesses and the environment.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Optimization are core strengths of the Energy Intelligence Center. As sensor and control technology continues to improve, their team has demonstrated proven results using their advanced logic that leverages ambient conditions like temperature, humidity, and dew point to optimize HVAC systems.

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For an example of other sustainability solutions in Texas, see: https://www.electricchoice.com/blog/texas-rates-fallen-6x-national-average/

A recent report from the Department of Energy showed that on average, Texans paid less for electricity for the second straight year in a row.

According to the Houston Chronical, the overall price of electricity in Texas fell six times more than the US average during the first half of 2016.  In terms of percentages, this means that Texas electricity rates dropped 6% compared to the 1% decrease the rest of the nation experienced. The average Texan electricity consumer paid only 11 cents per kWh, while the rest of the consumers living in other states paid (on average), 12.4 cents per kWh.

Texas is one of the primary sources for natural gas production in the United States — it provides 25% of the country’s natural gas. This makes it very simple and easy for the state to access natural gas supplies. In fact, over half of the electric power generated in Texas comes from natural gas.

Another reason for the lower price of electricity in both 2015 and 2016 is related to crude oil and natural gas. Natural gas has recently taken the number one spot as the preferred fuel for electricity generation. In addition, the price of natural gas plummeted 28% in the first half of this year.  It’s due to this decline in price for producers that the lower rates then trickle down to the consumer, and this is especially true for Texas.

 

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