NBI Webinar: High Efficiency Elevators

Many of us use elevators all the time – but do we ever stop to think about their efficiency? Elevators and escalators use 2-7% of the energy required for most buildings, but there are opportunities to reduce consumption significantly, providing energy and cost savings and a lower carbon footprint.

Innovations in motor efficiency, methods for reducing standby power, improvements to lighting, controls, and ventilation are examples of the opportunities for reducing elevator energy use by 40% or more. Our panelists will discuss new technology, potential code requirements, and incentives that can help building designers, owners, and operators modernize their elevators and make them more efficient.  

Elevators are the extension of the building lobby and powerful symbol of building quality, and improving their mechanical performance, controls and lighting offer building visitors an elevated experience in addition to the lower energy costs.  

Join us on Wednesday, April 9 for a roundtable that explores how to make elevators operate more efficiently on many levels.