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Fire stations are excellent candidates for energy-efficiency initiatives because they are incredibly consistent…

“The next important step is an energy audit (also called an energy survey) that can identify key ways to improve building energy performance. ASHRAE has guidelines for three different levels of energy audit:”

“It is imperative, before any large capital improvement is made, that a true Lifecycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) is performed. An LCCA compares the total cost to purchase, operate, maintain and dispose of competing options. A highly efficient system or appliance might have a higher “first cost” than others, but cost less to operate over its lifespan.”

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