Columbia Association

The Columbia Association (CA) is a nonprofit public service corporation dedicated to providing the highest level of service and amenities to the 100,000 residents of Columbia, Maryland. CA offers recreational, cultural, and community services including fitness facilities, an ice rink, two golf courses, more than 20 neighborhood and community centers, and 3,500 acres of open space.

Columbia Association signed on to the Better Climate Challenge committing to a 50% reduction in GHG emissions across their 530,000 square foot portfolio over 10 years. CA has internal goals to reduce GHG emissions by 50% and energy use intensity by 30%; strategies to support these goals include the deployment of heat pumps for space conditioning, LED lighting, and on-site solar photovoltaic systems.

The energy management program implemented by the Columbia Association has been a fundamental aspect of its operations since it was launched in 2012. Over the last decade, significant progress has been made in reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions, and empowering the Columbia, MD community to take similar steps in their homes and businesses.

PORTFOLIO-WIDE LEADERSHIP COMMITMENTS

50% emissions reduction in 10 years

30% reduction in energy intensity

20% reduction in energy intensity

Webinar

Get Pumped! Improving Heating Efficiency Across Climate Zones

Other Resources Fact Sheet

Pool Efficiency

Other Resources Fact Sheet

Pool Efficiency

Webinar

The Better Buildings Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator: Goals and Next Steps

Presentation

Current Solutions: How to Electrify Water Heating in Your Buildings

Other Resources Case Study

Columbia Association: Dual Fuel Heat Pump Rooftop Units

Other Resources Case Study

Columbia Association: Dual Fuel Heat Pump Rooftop Units

Presentation

Heat Pumps: From Basics to Advanced

Presentation

Heat Pumps: From Basics to Advanced

Presentation

The Electric Slide: Strategies to Decarbonize Buildings

Presentation

Low Carbon Pilot: Keys to Success

Presentation

Low Carbon Pilot: Keys to Success

Implementation Model

Columbia Association Upgrades Aging Infrastructure with Advanced Rooftop Units

Showcase Project

Columbia Association: Supreme Sports Club

Performance Data

Solutions

Leadership Commitments

Better Climate Challenge

Goal

Commitment

Progress

Better Buildings Challenge

Goal

Commitment

Better Buildings Challenge

Additional Goal

Commitment

DOE Program Participation