BMS_Cost.

A BAS system will have a capital cost of USD 100 to 150 per

sensor or control point and usually contribute 15% to 20%

of the total HVAC cost.
The payback period is usually 2 to 4 years but it is
recommended to check the economics that is unique to
each project.
The BAS does not guarantee saving its own. The
mechanical and electrical system need to be equipped with
design features that introduce overall efficiency and safety
The saving is largely depend on the operators skill, duty
hours and the energy cost.

Constructi
on, 11%

Operating cost

Financing,
14%

Operation,
50%
Alteration
s, 25%

Building Cost over 40 Years

It is necessary to decrease energy cost without

discomfort to the user

Is it possible with a DDC?
Load shedding
Optimum start/stop
Reduction of speeds

Tight shut off of building(Lead to Sick building

syndrome, Looses productivity and human health)

Operating cost Case Study 1

Gross area 1.2million sqft(=111,483 sqm)
AC area 1.0million sqft(92,900 sqm)
Tenant area 0.7 million sqft(65 000 sqm)
House for 8000 people + 2000 Visitors
Electricity/month 40million (about 1.7m kwh, max

demand 5.5MVA), Installed capacity 11.2MVA

5.5MVA/111,483sqm(=49VA/m2)
Water /month 1.2million (About 500m3 per day)
AHU, 15%
For 10 years
AC, 37%

Capex -20%
Opex -80%

Landloard,
18%
Tenant, 20%

Operating Cost Case study 2

24 Storey Office building for Bank and tenants
Approx Gross floor area 40000m2
Air-condition area 28500m2
Car parks 6000m2
Electricity/month max demand 1600kVA, 600,000kWh
1600kVA/40000m2 (=40VA/m2)

Installed capacity, Electrical 2500kVA x 2 Nos

Energy share Case Study 2

2%
1%

Mar 2010

Air-Conditioning

2%
1%

6%

Fire & Water Supply

16%

Lighting & Power Normal

Central UPS

46%

Apr 2010

4%

16%
47%

Lifts
27%

2%
1%

May 2010

5%

Fire & Water

Supply
Lighting & Power Normal
Central UPS
Lifts

Serv Bld - Ltg, Pow

& Ventilation

2%

Air-Conditioning

28%
2%

Air-Conditioning
Fire & Water Supply

16%

Lighting & Power - Normal

46%

Central UPS
Lifts

28%

2%

SLEMA Annual Sessions - 2010

Serv Bld - Ltg, Pow &

Ventilation

Serv Bld - Ltg, Pow

& Ventilation

Case Study 1
1,700,000 kWh per month
(1,700,000kWh/111,483m2)x12=182 kWh/m2 per year

Case study 2
600,000 kWh per month
(600000kWh/40000m2) x 12 = 180 kWh/m2 per year

Useful Data from BSRIA

BSRIA(Building Services Research and Information
Association)