Commercial HVAC Controls
Smart thermostats, scheduling, setpoint optimization, economizers and demand limiting.
How do HVAC controls cut energy costs?
HVAC controls make sure heating and cooling run only when, where and as hard as needed. Smart thermostats, schedules, setpoint optimization, economizer control and demand limiting typically save 5–15% of HVAC energy and reduce peak kW, often with a fast payback and little disruption.
What is HVAC Controls?
Many buildings cool empty space at night and on weekends, fight between heating and cooling, or let every unit start at once on a hot afternoon. Controls fix that.
We install and program networked thermostats and controllers, then tune schedules and setpoints with your team.
How does it lower your bill?
- Scheduling: no conditioning of empty buildings.
- Setpoint optimization and deadbands: less simultaneous heating and cooling.
- Economizer control: free cooling when outdoor air allows.
- Demand limiting: staggered starts and peak caps lower demand charges.
Typical savings
Typically 5–15% of HVAC energy (typical, varies by facility). The calculator default is 10%.
Typical, varies by facility. Confirmed through an on-site audit and metered M&V.
Ideal facilities
- Multi-site retail and restaurants
- Offices and schools
- Hospitality common areas
- Any site with many RTUs
Utility capital pays for part of the upgrade
NV Energy's 2026 program lists Advanced HVAC Optimization Controls among its limited-time offers. Eligibility and rates vary by program year; we confirm them during the audit.
- We identify every eligible NV Energy prescriptive and custom incentive.
- We stack lighting with controls to raise the incentive 20–50%.
- We prepare and submit the application, then verify savings under IPMVP.
Measured under IPMVP, monitored 24/7/365
We follow the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP). Before work starts we set a metered or engineering baseline. After installation we measure the same loads and adjust for weather, occupancy and operating hours. The difference is your verified savings, and it is reported in kWh, kW and dollars.
About Virtual Energy ManagementAudit
On-site survey of lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, motors and metering. We document baselines and operating hours.
Engineering & Financial Model
Measure-by-measure design with kWh, kW, cost, incentive, SIR, IRR and payback.
Incentive Application
We prepare and submit NV Energy prescriptive and custom applications and track approval.
Installation
Licensed crews install on your schedule, nights and weekends included, with minimal disruption.
M&V / VEM
IPMVP-compliant verification and 24/7/365 Virtual Energy Management keep savings in place.
Estimate savings: HVAC Controls
Adjust the inputs for a planning estimate. The full calculator adds incentives, payback, CO2 and a 10-year view.
Assumes $0.10/kWh and $12/kW-month. Change rates in the full calculator.
Planning estimate only. Actual savings and incentives are confirmed through an on-site audit and utility program approval.
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Frequently asked questions
Will occupants notice a difference?
They should notice better comfort. Schedules and setpoints are agreed with you, and overrides remain available.
Can we control multiple sites from one place?
Yes. Networked thermostats and controllers report to one dashboard, and VEM can watch them 24/7.
Is this the same as a BMS?
It can be a lighter-weight option. Larger buildings often benefit from a full BMS.
What payback is typical?
Controls are often among the fastest-payback measures because hardware cost is low relative to savings.
Turn Your Overhead Into Net Profit.
Book a no-pressure consultation with a veteran energy consultant. We will show you the savings, the incentive and the payback before you commit.
Every month you wait is money lost to inefficiency. Incentive funding is limited per program year.