Shipley Energy — Committed to Meeting Your Commercial HVAC Needs

At Shipley Energy, we’ve been in business since 1929 meeting the commercial and residential energy needs of the Mid-Atlantic region. Our commitment to providing superior service and products at affordable prices has given us a deep understanding of the wide range of energy markets and HVAC solutions local businesses can choose from.

Today, as Central Pennsylvania’s largest locally-owned total energy company — that also installs and services commercial rooftop HVAC units — we’re uniquely positioned to help businesses and managers of multifamily structures make the best decisions regarding the design, installation, maintenance, and overall operation of commercial rooftop heating units.

When the interior health and comfort of your business is on the line, the last thing you need is a sales pitch from a one-size-fits-all HVAC equipment supplier. Instead, learn about all your options with Shipley Energy — your full-service energy partner — and make more informed decisions that benefit both your property and your bottom line.

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Maintain Climate Control with Rooftop HVAC Units

Many multifamily housing structures and businesses need rooftop HVAC units to properly heat and cool apartments, offices, condos, and more. Our selection of rooftop HVAC units includes options that will help you customize the perfect solution for your heating and cooling needs.

Not only will your HVAC unit be installed by our expert team of highly trained HVAC technicians, but you can also enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing we’re here with 24-hour emergency service throughout the year, ensuring you always have a service professional when you need one.

Why Choose a Rooftop HVAC Unit?

Rooftop units are just one of many commercial HVAC solutions offered by Shipley Energy. A rooftop heater or A/C can have a number of benefits, most notably its small footprint. If outdoor space is at a premium in your facility, a rooftop unit lets you install a modern, centralized system without a lot of hassle.

Another benefit is that rooftop systems are naturally protected from vandalism, accidents, and other forms of damage. They’re also more accessible than other HVAC appliances, which simplifies maintenance and makes taking care of emergency repairs easy.

Along with added space savings, enhanced equipment protection, and ease of maintenance, rooftop HVAC units offer the following advantages. Contact us today!

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How Does a Rooftop HVAC Unit Work?

Rooftop HVAC units are self-contained machines that contain essential air conditioning components including a condenser, compressor, evaporator coil, and fan. When installed and operating, the unit delivers cool, low-pressure refrigerant to the compressor, which converts it to hot, high-pressure gas that then flows into the condenser coil. The metal fins on the coil absorb and disperse the heat, and the fan forces the exhaust away from the facility.

As warm air flows through the system’s ductwork and into the HVAC unit, fresh air enters to provide ventilation. Air filters located above the return air ducts keep contaminants from reaching the unit’s cooling components.

Besides getting the hot air out of and away from the building, the HVAC unit’s refrigerant cycle creates the desired indoor temperature. The steps in the sequence are:

  • The cooled refrigerant flows through the condenser coil.
  • The liquid refrigerant converts back to a gas.
  • The refrigerant extracts heat from warm air as it passes over the building.
  • The evaporator fan returns cold air into the building.
  • The warmed refrigerant travels back to the compressor, releases heat, and expels it through the exhaust system.

The cycle repeats until the desired temperature inside the building has been achieved.

Most modern HVAC systems also have an economizer system that helps to save energy when the outside air is cooler than the air inside the building. The economizer opens an air damper that reduces the need to cool the indoor air mechanically.

Some commercial rooftop HVAC units can also provide heating. These systems typically consist of a gas heat exchanger located near the evaporator fan. Discharged return air travels over gas-fired coils, and a fan blows the newly heated air into the building.

Sizing a Rooftop A/C Unit

A commercial HVAC unit is a major investment for any facility. Choosing the right equipment requires a careful consideration of your heating and cooling needs, as well as your budget and the specific engineering challenges of your facility.

Your first step should be to determine what size system you need. Commercial HVAC units range from 25,000 to more than 250,000 BTUs, or between two and 16 tons. The more square footage your facility has, the more BTUs will be required to heat or cool it. The age of your property, the number of windows it has and the number of people who generally work in it at a given time will also factor into this calculation.

While you need to ensure a potential purchase is large enough to meet your heating and cooling requirements, a too-large rooftop HVAC unit will be prohibitively expensive to run, and will likely wear out faster.

The best way to make a smart purchase is to work with a knowledgeable professional. The Shipley Energy team has extensive experience sizing rooftop HVAC systems for commercial customers. Call us for assistance picking the right unit for you.

Customer Testimonials

Mike Weaver

The reps at Shipley Energy (Energy Objective) have helped me save more than a half-million dollars on my electric supply since the start of 2010. They have also helped me procure Demand Response payments from PJM of more than $77,000 over a six-year period. The service I have received from Shipley (...

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The reps at Shipley Energy (Energy Objective) have helped me save more than a half-million dollars on my electric supply since the start of 2010. They have also helped me procure Demand Response payments from PJM of more than $77,000 over a six-year period. The service I have received from Shipley (Energy Objective) has been personal and professional, and I feel like they have the best interests of my company in mind. It is for this reason that I have signed with them for electricity through 2023.

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Glen Rexroth

My favorite thing about Shipley Energy (Energy Objective) is working with a local, well-respected company. They look out for us by contacting us about renewal rates when the market is low, rather than waiting until my contract has ended and I’m out of time.

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Kalpesh Vakil

I have been a Shipley Energy (Energy Objective) customer since 2008. A few years back, Tim Booth took over our commercial accounts. I am very happy that Tim is on our side all the time. I have never met anyone who can provide customer service the way he does. We are in the hospitality business ownin...

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I have been a Shipley Energy (Energy Objective) customer since 2008. A few years back, Tim Booth took over our commercial accounts. I am very happy that Tim is on our side all the time. I have never met anyone who can provide customer service the way he does. We are in the hospitality business owning several hotels and a sports complex so we know what customer service means. Tim is not just finding us the best deal but also audits our invoices to make sure the rates are correct, helps us in understanding the market, and works through the complex contracts for us. He is always a supportive and very knowledgeable fellow. We have saved money in the six figures so far. We will always stick to our favorite company and especially our great friend Tim. I truly thank Tim Booth for the best help we can get for all energy needs.   No one else can give the best rates and services like Shipley (Energy Objective). Crowne Plaza Harrisburg, Lancaster Host Resort and The Coliseum wish you the best.

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Brent Halpin

I’ve been working with Shipley (EnergyObjective) since 2010 to procure my electricity supply in two utilities. Over four Met-Ed contracts, every price has been lower than the last. My rep audits my bills after each new contract, alerts me when the market is low, and makes the contracting process p...

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I’ve been working with Shipley (EnergyObjective) since 2010 to procure my electricity supply in two utilities. Over four Met-Ed contracts, every price has been lower than the last. My rep audits my bills after each new contract, alerts me when the market is low, and makes the contracting process painless. He’s also available for any utility question I have, whether or not it’s about my supply contract. If you’re looking for a professional, courteous, hard-working energy partner, you can go pretty far with EnergyObjective.

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Amber Lipkowski

I wanted to let you know that Shipley did fantastic this season. As we wrap up our season THIS weekend (yay!!) I can’t explain to you how nice it was not to worry about propane. So much time was saved on my part not having to check tanks prior to a weekend, and Saturday night to make sure we’d m...

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I wanted to let you know that Shipley did fantastic this season. As we wrap up our season THIS weekend (yay!!) I can’t explain to you how nice it was not to worry about propane. So much time was saved on my part not having to check tanks prior to a weekend, and Saturday night to make sure we’d make it through Sunday. What a relief. Thanks again!

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TJ Leedy

Reliable propane supply is essential for us to be able to provide a comfortable and healthy environment for our turkeys.  With Shipley prompt delivery and service is always just a call away with the ability to talk to a real person and not just a answering service. ...

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Reliable propane supply is essential for us to be able to provide a comfortable and healthy environment for our turkeys.  With Shipley prompt delivery and service is always just a call away with the ability to talk to a real person and not just a answering service.  The remote tank monitoring with automatic delivery is a easy way to ensure you never run out of propane.  Shipley is the only propane supplier that I recommend to my turkey growers.

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Austin Hogue

Shipley is a very important part of making Dottie’s a success. They provide us with Non Ethanol 87,90,93 grade fuel which is a huge draw for our loyal non ethanol customers. Shipley also provides us with Kerosene, Off Road, and On Road Diesel at competitive prices a...

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Shipley is a very important part of making Dottie’s a success. They provide us with Non Ethanol 87,90,93 grade fuel which is a huge draw for our loyal non ethanol customers. Shipley also provides us with Kerosene, Off Road, and On Road Diesel at competitive prices and a timely manner. Shipley helps us most by managing our delivery, watching the market, and deciding when the best time to purchase a load would be to capture the most savings. This is particularly important in these volatile times in which we are working.

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Craig E. Abel

“We decided to go with Shipley Energy 10 years ago because of the need to hand this task off to a reputable company that specialized in the field. Our staff is very busy with projects in house and we needed someone (local) whom we could rely on to manage both electric and Natural gas for the long-...

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“We decided to go with Shipley Energy 10 years ago because of the need to hand this task off to a reputable company that specialized in the field. Our staff is very busy with projects in house and we needed someone (local) whom we could rely on to manage both electric and Natural gas for the long- term future. What stands out the most with our relationship / partnership with Shipley is the open communication between the companies. Shipley is constantly monitoring our usages to protect us from unanticipated surprises in the extreme heat or cold temperatures of our seasons. Shipley has well documented usages for our facility and shares that information as we move throughout the seasons and contract process. Shipley strives to uncomplicate the process and is open for conversations as required. I would suspect that If you are looking for a new supplier or are unhappy with your current supplier you owe it to yourself to visit with their sales staff.”

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Matthew Scarpato

“Partnering with Shipley Energy has wonderful experience. We decided to switch to Shipley when our previous energy company viewed us as just another ‘number.’ Cole and his team have taken the time to personally understand our needs and provide us the best products for our operation. Whether we...

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“Partnering with Shipley Energy has wonderful experience. We decided to switch to Shipley when our previous energy company viewed us as just another ‘number.’ Cole and his team have taken the time to personally understand our needs and provide us the best products for our operation. Whether we call Shipley to purchase energy or for HVAC service, we know that we will be taken care of.”

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Justin Shelton

“Springwood Hospitality began our partnership with Shipley Energy in 2013 and at that time, we were managing four hotels. By the end of 2019, our portfolio will have 13 hotels, with more opening close behind. Shipley Energy has successfully helped us manage our portfolio’s energy costs during th...

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“Springwood Hospitality began our partnership with Shipley Energy in 2013 and at that time, we were managing four hotels. By the end of 2019, our portfolio will have 13 hotels, with more opening close behind. Shipley Energy has successfully helped us manage our portfolio’s energy costs during this period of growth. They conduct regular check-ins with our team and monitor industry trends to give us the information we need to make educated decisions about our energy agreements. We have a dedicated account manager that we can go to for any questions or concerns that we have throughout the year and during our renewal they are responsive and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend that other hotel management companies’ partner with Shipley Energy if they would like a peace of mind surrounding their energy costs.”

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Carol Jo Bevans

"TecPort Partners elected to do its most recent electric supply shopping through EnergyObjective, utilizing their impressive reverse auction platform. The company was able to exceed our expectations and lock in our PPL supply at a pleasantly low 18-month price. We saw wide supplier participation, a ...

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"TecPort Partners elected to do its most recent electric supply shopping through EnergyObjective, utilizing their impressive reverse auction platform. The company was able to exceed our expectations and lock in our PPL supply at a pleasantly low 18-month price. We saw wide supplier participation, a competitive back-and-forth bidding process, and complete transparency from start to finish. The contracting process was smooth and there were no surprises. The guidance provided by the reps at EnergyObjective regarding the auction process, market timing, contract lengths, and general electricity knowledge was helpful and appreciated. We at TecPort Partners would recommend the EnergyObjective reverse auction for any electricity user looking for straight talk, competitive pricing, and overall ease in the process."

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Industries and Locations We Serve

Across the Mid-Atlantic region — including much of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and beyond — our commercial HVAC experts are ready to serve the heating and cooling needs of your building and business. From warehouses and hospitals to schools and apartment buildings, there isn’t a piece of commercial real estate we’re not experienced in providing cost-effective heating and cooling solutions for.

Whether you need to keep your workers and machinery in a stable climate or you’re looking to provide the most comfortable environment possible for high occupancy spaces, we have the trained technicians, high-quality equipment, and innovative solutions you want working for your comfort and peace of mind all year long.

Rooftop HVAC Installation and Maintenance — Protecting Your Purchase

The U.S. Small Business Administration estimates 40% of the energy used in commercial buildings goes toward running their HVAC systems — so the heating and cooling of commercial spaces accounts for one of the largest expenses related to building operations. And when your HVAC system is old and/or not working properly, your heating expenses can rise substantially.

For reasons related to both budget and comfort, a rooftop HVAC unit must be kept in good running condition to ensure it delivers the performance and reliability you require of it. The best way to do this is through regular maintenance. Shipley Energy offers on-site service for any commercial HVAC customer. We’ll put together a maintenance schedule and perform routine inspections, filter changes and other service that will help protect your investment for the long-term.

We can also assist with the installation of your unit. Working on our own, or with your team, we’ll oversee the process and provide training to your maintenance staff on proper operating procedures. It’s this commitment to complete turnkey solutions that has made us a leading commercial HVAC system supplier for businesses in Pennsylvania and beyond.

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