Arena Energy Studies & Recommendations
Our Energy Review Service
The purpose of an Energy Audit is to identify the cost-effective options to improve the energy efficiency of a specific facility. This can be done at several levels of detail, depending on the situation or specific needs of the client. A thorough energy audit includes the utility systems, energy sources, process-and waste streams and performances / efficiencies of equipment being used. Measures can range from simple insulation to more radical process changes.
IRCC is one of the leading experts in arena design and therefore are well qualified to conduct energy audits for the arena industry. We have a strong background and mechanical design experience in all elements of rink system, and arena building design, simulation and energy optimization. Since 1984 we have conducted energy saving projects over 600 arenas using the latest technology and equipment.
 Our review would include, but not be limited to the following areas of expertise:
- Building Envelope
- Equipment service deficiencies which can be impacting performance
- Synergy between internal building environmental controls
- Cost and savings implications of modernize controls
- Building Load profile impacting the ice sheet and load shedding opportunities
- Evaluate fresh-air make up volumes and controls
- Evaluate desiccant dehumidification to save inordinate gas consumption and costs
- Implementation in indoor air quality sensors and controls
- Evaluation of heat reclaim opportunities
- Evaluation of ice storage application for off load cooling
- Compressor control sequences for maximum energy savings
- Efficiency of pump systems and opportunity for improvements
- System evaluation for compliance with code
- Ammonia or halocarbon refrigerant change requirements and recommendations
- Geothermal and cogeneration design opportunities
Typical Results
The average complex can often see savings opportunities of 10% to 30%. In some cases the savings broach 50%. Sometimes the simplest control or operational changes can return very large, and immediate savings for little or no cost. If your system is more than 10 years old and requires significant service costs resulting from some type of mechanical incident, knowing if there alternate energy cost savings may help you design the threshold of when you should replace instead of repair.
If you are interested in this type of service from ATHLETIQUEST, please contact us for a written proposal.
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