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Building automation is vital to the decarbonization of commercial buildings, ensuring that energy-intensive mechanical and electrical equipment — like HVAC — operate at maximum efficiency and only when needed. This course examines the benefits of building automation software (BAS), including product examples and case studies from manufacturers. It provides advice for HVAC contractors on how to sell BAS and shares data and case studies from high-profile BAS projects and retrofits.

HVAC Manufacturers Share Data Behind BMS Retrofits
From the nonprofit Project Drawdown, to reports by the U.S. DOE and EPA, to the case studies touted by commercial HVAC manufacturers, evidence is building that building automation systems are key to cutting energy use in large commercial and public buildings. This article gives examples of how automation has helped manage energy use and reduce costs.
By Matt Jachman

10 Products Decarbonizing Commercial HVACR
These days, decarbonization seems to be constantly at the forefront of the HVACR industry. This article details recent products, including BAS, that can contribute to decarbonization efforts in commercial buildings.
By Hannah Belloli

Preparing For Emerging Cybersecurity Attacks Against Chillers
As technology becomes more and more integrated into HVAC equipment, there’s also an increasing fragility that the industry needs to be prepared to address. In this article, HVAC chiller manufacturers discuss how cybercriminals may components of the BAS as a pathway to access other connected systems within the building — and how to stay protected.
By Dylan Kurt

How Building Automation Aids ESG Goals
One of the biggest ways a BAS can assist with environmental goals is to simply put everything in the same place, where operators can visualize, monitor, and improve systems, including fire, lighting, security, and HVAC. This article explains why now is a great time for HVAC contractors to add BAS as an offering.
By Dylan Kurt

Report Forecasts Growth for Building Automation Market
According to a new study from The Insight Partners, the building automation market will more than double by 2031, for a compound annual growth rate of about 10.2%. This article provides an overview of what’s driving that growth.
By ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

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