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Quantum Group Inc.

Save Energy and Cut Costs by Installing COSTAR® 24VC-e Carbon Monoxide Ventilation Control

Projected Savings for a Commercial Parking Garage

Quantum Group Inc. has evaluated the savings based on the following data:

A two-level parking structure with a size of 76,000 square feet

19 ventilation fans running continuously  12 hours/day and 7 days/week

Each fan is at 3 HP (Horsepower) each per day.

The parking structure holds 240 vehicles

WITHOUT CO VENTILATION CONTROL SYSTEM

Daily fan power

57 HP (Horsepower) = 42.50 kWatts

Annual fan power

186,150 kWh

Annual cost of operating the fans

$35,368.50

WITH CO VENTILATION CONTROL SYSTEM

Annual power consumption

31,025 kWh

Annual cost of operating the fans

$5,894.75

Annual energy savings

155,125 kWh

Annual electricity cost savings

$29,473.75

INSTALLATION COST INVESTMENT RETURN TIME FRAME

With utility rebate – 0 to 6 months

Without rebate – 8 to 18 months