How to Save Energy with Air Filters

There are many questions to be asked when it comes to air filtration systems and air filters and their impact on energy consumption. In Canada today, as energy is becoming more expensive, and climate change has become the dominant issue facing us, energy savings is becoming more and more important as we move further into the 21st Century. This article will focus on how you can save energy by improving your air filtration system and how to save energy by choosing the right air filter.

Governments are creating more incentives for energy savings in Canada and many other parts of the world. There are also a growing number of countries that have implemented emissions trading systems (ETS) and carbon taxes- Carbon Pricing World Bank. The Canadian government and provincial governments have incentives for electric and hybrid automobile purchases, Zero Emission Vehicle Incentive, but did you know there are also tax credits and incentives for energy savings that can be taken advantage of such as Canadian Tax Incentives for Business and Better Buildings Energy Saving Incentives for Business?

Incentives for green retrofit and sustainability

There are many advantages to rethinking your current air filtration setup:

• Lowering your energy bills

• Offsetting carbon emissions

• Future-proofing your air filtration system

• Improving the environment, etc.

How can I save energy with air filters?

One of the best ways you can reduce overall energy consumption in your building is to choose the right air filtration system. To save energy with air filters, the most important thing to do is to choose a high-quality, high-efficiency air filter with the lowest average pressure drop. The combination of efficient air filters, single-stage or multi-stage -achieving the lowest average pressure drop- along with a variable frequency drive (VFD) fan will save the most energy.

What is a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) fan for HVAC?

A  VFD fan adjusts its speed to the amount of pressure that is on…