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