Green Energy Controls LLC
201 East Pennsylvania Blvd, Feasterville, Pennsylvania, United States

Don Rowe established Green Energy Controls based on a unique understanding of the building energy management equation. He has been both a facilities manager and a mechanical contractor, and is a strong advocate of automated control systems.  Many control manufacturers have adopted a common hardware and software platform that permits HVAC, lighting, power, security and other functions to be easily programmed using an open communications network. Direct digital controls (DDC) can also gather, calculate, evaluate and report system performance. The result is advanced control and energy savings never before possible.  Don has provided the value and reliability of control systems over many years, and is highly experienced with solutions provided by the Niagara Framework and their partners. It is the system of choice for energy management of commercial, institutional and government buildings; including the Byrne Federal Courthouse and William J. Green Federal Building in Philadelphia.  Where current systems may not have performed up to standards, Tridium partners have developed integrated solutions to operate legacy control systems. This allows the deployment of new technology without the prohibitive costs associated with a complete controls replacement.

What are controls?

Controls are simply what operates a piece of equipment, for example, a thermostat that turns a unit on and off for cooling and heating.  Controllers open and close valves, dampers and may speed up or slow down fans and pumps for cooling and heating.  These can be connected to a computer where their operation can be viewed, schedules can be made to start, stop and adjust temperatures for the building.  Data can also be gathered to monitor the performance and energy used by the equipment and programs can be made to automatically change the operation of the equipment based on this data.  As the technology has been changing, the controls contractor is constantly learning more ways to utilize this technology in the products and services he brings to his customer.  With the experience we have in facilities, we look at the building as one system where the equipment operates together, to provide the optimum environment at the least operating cost possible.

Why are there so many to choose from?

There are as many controllers as there are types of equipment. It is our job to provide you with a sensible solution that will allow the equipment to perform as intended and to be easy to use. We test various products in house to make sure what we install at your site works as intended. We do not install the “latest and greatest” or beta products until they are proven and stable.

Which is the right system for you?

Contact us to schedule an appointment—we will come out and perform a free survey of your building and provide options that will best suit you needs and budget. If you already have a system in place, we can make recommendations on its operation and whether or not it is the right fit for your facility.