How the Right Air Filtration Strategy Can Significantly Reduce Facility Energy Costs
23–27 minutes to read
Commercial building energy costs in the United States total nearly $190 billion every year, and an estimated 30% (percent) of that energy is wasted due to inefficiencies in building systems. A major contributor to this waste is HVAC operation. On average, approximately 65% of a commercial facility’s total energy costs are directly related to HVAC systems, making them one of the most powerful levers for cost reduction.
That reality is becoming even more urgent as electricity prices rose sharply across U.S. markets in 2025. According to the U.S. Electricity Market Update July 2025 Mid-Year Report, electricity prices are forecasted to increase 30%-35% in California and the Southwest, 13%-20% (percent) in New York, and 15%-20% (percent) across much of New England. In Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, capacity charges are increasing by more than 800%, with similar upward pressure in New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware as suppliers adjust forward contracts.
As energy costs climb, facilities managers are under increasing pressure to reduce operating expenses without compromising indoor air quality. Yet air filtration is still widely viewed as a commodity, often selected based on the lowest purchase price, with the assumption that filters have minimal impact on energy consumption. In reality, this approach frequently leads to higher HVAC energy...
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