Building Recommissioning Program
The University of Minnesota started a formal existing building commissioning program in 2004 under the direction of the Energy Management department. Under this program, the University hired outside consultants to investigate all heating/cooling systems and controls within campus buildings in order to identify opportunities for efficiency improvement and energy conservation. This activity is part of the Xcel Energy Building Recommissioning Program which helps
various businesses and institutions finetune their existing systems to save energy and money. Since 2004, Energy Management has made numerous changes to the program and to test results, Xcel Energy has agreed to co-fund pilot studies in various campus buildings to identify constructive achievement.
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