What are the primary objectives of post-occupancy evaluations for commercial refrigeration systems?

The primary objectives of post-occupancy evaluations (POEs) for commercial refrigeration systems are to identify discrepancies between design intentions and actual performance, ensuring efficiency, safety, and comfort of occupants. Specifically, POEs aim to assess energy efficiency and consumption, temperature and humidity control, system reliability and maintenance requirements, and user satisfaction and operational issues. By achieving these objectives, building managers and HVAC professionals can optimize system performance, minimize energy consumption, and reduce costly downtime.