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Family Dollar HVAC Duct-Sealing Drives Energy Savings (RILA Retail Energy Management Program)

Family Dollar HVAC Duct-Sealing (RILA Retail Energy Management Program IM) Guidance

Family Dollar upgraded and improved the duct sealing on its aging heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) duct work at nearly 150 store locations with the help of utility rebates.

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BARRIER

Leaky and inefficient air-ducts lower building performance and comfort.

SOLUTION

Upgraded and improved the duct sealing on its aging heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) duct work at nearly 150 store locations with the help of utility rebates.

OUTCOME

Reduced in-store energy use by 5% and improved in-store ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Score.

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Published on: 12/12/2017