Have you heard the term “stray energy”? It refers to all the energy that’s wasted in your building due to incorrect settings and equipment not operating under optimum conditions. Some examples include:
- Someone adjusts a thermostat for a specific event and then forgets to reset it afterwards.
- Broken sensors that cause fans or pumps to run when not needed.
- Undetected problems with automated building management software that cause systems to run incorrectly, such as at night.