EVERETT, Wash. – Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, has published a free application note showing how facility managers can save money to help their companies through the economic downturn.

Tough economic times have made budgets tight for many businesses. But a new application note from Fluke, "Save money with best practices and an energy inspection checklist," shows how to trim costs by optimizing the performance of existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems—without new spending.

The three-page article details 19 money-saving checks and inspections that facilities managers should conduct, in such key energy-consumption areas as steam systems, cooling systems, fan systems, lighting and building automation.

As the introductory section advises, "With the economic downturn, many facility managers are facing very tight operation and maintenance budgets. Luckily, many facilities are sitting on multiple energy conservation opportunities that can save thousands of dollars per year with relatively little capital investment." To read and download the application note, click on "Save money with best practices and an energy inspection checklist."

Fluke Corporation
For more information on Fluke tools and applications, or to find the location of your nearest distributor, contact Fluke Corporation, P.O. Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206, call (800) 44-FLUKE (800-443-5853), fax (425) 446-5116, e-mail fluke-info@fluke.com or visit the Fluke Web site at http://www.fluke.com.

About Fluke
Fluke Corporation is the leader in compact, professional electronic test tools. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, metrologists and building diagnostic professionals who install, troubleshoot, and manage industrial electrical and electronic equipment and calibration processes for quality control as well as conducting building restoration and remediation services. Fluke is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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