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1001 Pennsylvania Avenue Showcase Project
Partner: TH Real Estate
Sector: Commercial
TH Real Estate and the Hines property team identified a series of no- and low-cost strategies, including updates to the EMS, an upgrade to direct digital controls, installation of VFDs, and a lighting retrofit to reduce energy consumption at this 835,000 square foot property by 35%.
1300 East Rochelle Showcase Project
Partner: Sprint
Sector: Commercial
1300 East Rochelle is a Sprint-owned and CBRE-managed general business use office building located in Irving, TX that significantly reduced energy use by installing high efficiency chillers, adding economizers and demand control ventilation, and upgrading lighting.
1401 H Street (City Center) Showcase Project
Partner: TH Real Estate
Sector: Commercial
By upgrading toilets and urinals, replacing aerators and adjusting the frequency of sidewalk cleanings, TH Real Estate reduced water consumption by 36% at this property.
1751 Howell Mill Road Showcase Project
Partner: Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.
Sector: Commercial
Arby's 1751 Howell Mill Road is a 3,200 square foot restaurant located in Atlanta, Georgia and is a flagship location demonstrating Arby's newest design and energy saving measures.
1800 K Street Showcase Project
Partner: Deutsche Asset Management
Sector: Commercial
Deutsche Asset Management's 1800 K Street is a 224,865-square-foot mixed-use office and retail building originally constructed in 1969. In 2011, Deutsche Asset Management commenced a building repositioning project with an emphasis on energy efficiency, air quality, and tenant comfort.
344 East 28th Street Showcase Project
Partner: New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
Sector: Multifamily
New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) undertook a $2.2 million lighting, heating, and hot-water modernization project, which has resulted in cost savings of more than $100,000 annually.
50 California Street Showcase Project
Partner: Shorenstein Properties LLC
Sector: Commercial
Shorenstein Realty Services upgraded to Direct Digital Controls, modified setpoints, installed variable frequency drives, and upgraded to LEDs at a 735,000 square foot office building in San Francisco.
75 Lyerly Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: Houston Housing Authority
Sector: Multifamily
75 Lyerly is a five-story concrete masonry building located in north Houston. In mid-2015, Houston Housing Authority (HHA) entered into an Energy Performance Contract (EPC) with Siemens, which was financed based on a guaranteed 20 percent reduction in energy consumption over 15 years.
801 Brickell Showcase Project
Partner: TH Real Estate
Sector: Commercial
TH Real Estate identified no-cost/low-cost and capital measures to enhance building HVAC controls, perform water balancing for the HVAC system, install and adjust VFDs, and implement lighting retrofits. The projects reduced energy use by 32% and yielded an overall payback period of 2.7 year and an ROI of 37%.
815 Connecticut Avenue Showcase Project
Partner: Transwestern
Sector: Commercial
815 Connecticut Avenue, a 12 story office building with a first floor retail level, was originally constructed in 1964 that was re-established as a trophy class office building. The multi-phase project involved a major replacement of the chiller plant, replacing the building façade, upgrading lighting and other ECMs.
Advance Paper Box Showcase Project
Partner: Los Angeles, CA
Sector: Local Government
Advance Paper Box Company is currently undertaking a complete renovation of its plant buildings in South Los Angeles. The energy efficiency upgrades highlighted here will be the first phase of those renovations. Capital upgrades, including HVAC, new ductwork, a cool roof, and lighting are all a part of this phase.
Alliance Center Showcase Project
Partner: Denver, CO
Sector: Local Government
The Alliance Center is a nonprofit multi-tenant office building historically housing over 35 tenants in a converted century-old warehouse. In June 2014, the Center completed a major renovation to upgrade its failing mechanical systems, mobilize tenant behavior and achieve greater cooperation in reducing unnecessary resource consumption.
Anthony Hall Showcase Project
Partner: Michigan State University
Sector: Education
MSU has selected Anthony Hall as its showcase project, a comprehensive energy efficiency building project with expected annual cost savings of approximately $536,000.
Arlington Central Library Showcase Project
Partner: Arlington County, VA
Sector: Local Government
The Arlington Central Library is one of the County’s energy performance success stories. Since 2000, investments in lighting efficiency retrofits and energy management practices have reduced electricity use at the site by over 40%.
Arlington County Equipment Bureau Showcase Project
Partner: Arlington County, VA
Sector: Local Government
Arlington County’s Equipment Bureau replaced its HVAC system, performed an LED lighting upgrade, and installed lighting controls to reduce energy consumption. Since implementation, this project has saved nearly 2,500 MMBtu, (34 percent savings over the baseline), earning $22,000 in annual cost savings.
Arvada Police Sub Stations Showcase Project
Partner: Arvada, CO
Sector: Local Government
The city of Arvada constructed two new police stations with specific energy efficiency features; they are the city's first LEED-certified buildings.
Athletic Fieldhouse Showcase Project
Partner: Towson University
Sector: Education
A suite of heating and ventilation upgrades are complementing the building's conversion from fuel oil to natural gas, eliminating heating plant operational issues and improving occupant comfort.
Atlantic Marine Corps Communities LLC – Laurel Bay Showcase Project
Partner: Lendlease
Laurel Bay is a Marine Corps housing community in Beaufort, South Carolina that is comprised of 1077 single-family, detached residential homes built between 1957-1963. Lend Lease renovated eight different buildings representative of the 1077 homes as part of this showcase project.
Baltimore Housing Authority Showcase Project
Partner: Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Sector: Multifamily
Cherry Hill is the largest public housing development in Baltimore, Maryland, and consists of 1,394 units configured as townhouses and garden apartments. This project supplied outbuildings with clear access to equipment, controls, and an enhanced building management system. The project fixed the capital intensive maintenance and Building Management Systems issues and provided residents with efficient and reliable heat.
Beaverton City Library Showcase Project
Partner: Beaverton, OR
Sector: Local Government
The Beaverton City Library has the highest circulation of any public library in the state of Oregon. A variety of energy efficiency mechanisms were implemented at the Library, including a complete retro-commissioning of the lighting and heating controls.
Blair Office Building Showcase Project
Partner: The Tower Companies
Sector: Commercial
The Tower Companies updated systems at a 1960's era, Class C office building without a BAS to improve energy performance by more than 20%.
Bluegrass Community & Technical College Classroom Building Showcase Project
Partner: Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Sector: Education
This 90,000 square foot building will support the needs of general purpose higher education by incorporating space for computer labs, lecture classrooms, learning commons, science lab, film production studio, faculty and support offices, student services, and a One-Stop center and admissions offices.
Boisfeuillet Jones - Atlanta Civic Center Showcase Project
Partner: Atlanta, GA
Sector: Local Government
By revitalizing the Boisfeuillet Jones - Atlanta Civic Center, the City of Atlanta had the opportunity to turn one of its biggest electricity consumers into an energy-efficient showcase facility.
Booker T. Washington Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: Jersey City, NJ Housing Authority
Sector: Multifamily
The Jersey City Housing Authority installed a variety of energy efficiency measures at the Booker T. Washington Apartments, which annually saves $650,000 and 37% in energy use.
Boston Public Library – Central Library in Copley Square Showcase Project
Partner: Boston, MA
Sector: Local Government
The Central Library was selected to undergo improvements to its energy management system which was significantly outdated and inefficient. As a result of these efforts, the facility has realized an annual energy savings of 25% and annual cost savings of 11% in less than one year.
Boundary Village Showcase Project
Partner: Mercy Housing
Sector: Multifamily
Mercy Housing implemented a major energy, water and environmental health upgrade at Boundary Village in late 2010 through June 2011 as part of HUD’s Green Retrofit Program (GRP) that was funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Brookhollow Central I Showcase Project
Partner: Parmenter Realty Partners
Sector: Commercial
This 212,000 square foot office building in Texas underwent an extensive renovation that included upgrades to improve energy performance such as a high efficiency curtainwall, a new EMS, and high efficiency HVAC controls.
Brooklyn Third and 3rd Showcase Project
Partner: Whole Foods
Sector: Commercial
Whole Foods installed a Gray/storm water recycling system; a 157 kw combined heat and power (CHP) plant; a 324 kw solar canopy array; and 19 self-generating wind/solar powered parking lot lights at this Brooklyn store.
Bushnell Service Center Showcase Project
Partner: Suncoast Credit Union
Sector: Commercial
After its first year of operation, the Suncoast Credit Union's Bushnell service center delivered over 31 MWh to the grid and used 26 MWh, exceeding its expectations as a zero energy building.
Campbell Hall Showcase Project
Partner: University of Virginia
Sector: Education
In 2011, Campbell Hall completed a significant chiller plant optimization process. Afterwards, various energy efficiency projects were identified for the building thanks to encouragement from the Architecture School.
Canterbury Towers Showcase Project
Partner: Corcoran Management
Sector: Multifamily
Canterbury Towers, located in Worcester MA, is an 8-story, 156-unit affordable apartment community. To preserve its comfort and affordability, updates to the lighting and HVAC systems as well as the replacement of all windows were deemed necessary.
Carvel State Office Building Showcase Project
Partner: State of Delaware
Sector: State Government
Delaware's Carvel State Office Building offered a unique opportunity to implement both larger scale energy conservation measures (ECMs) such has heavy mechanical systems alongside standard water saving and lighting measures.
Castle Square Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: WinnCompanies
Sector: Multifamily
Castle Square Apartments, located in Boston’s South End, is one of the most critical affordable housing resources in the Boston metro area. WinnCompanies conducted a deep energy retrofit on the property. The result is a building that requires less than half of the energy previously needed to heat and cool the apartments.
Cedar Rapids Heat Recovery Showcase Project
Partner: General Mills
Sector: Industrial
General Mills is conducting a comprehensive heat recovery project at its Cedar Rapids, Iowa, plant that is expected to reduce energy usage by about 5%.
Cedar Redevelopment - Cedar Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
Sector: Multifamily
The new mixed-income multifamily development is part of CMHA's larger multifaceted, catalytic Central Choice Transformation Plan that incorporates energy efficiency measures through design into housing.
Channel Square Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: National Housing Trust-Enterprise Preservation Corporation
Sector: Multifamily
Channel Square Apartments is a 223 unit apartment community located in Southwest Washington, D.C. Through the Channel Renovation Project, NHT/Enterprise’s goal is to maximize the affordability of its apartments for the long-term, while maintaining the highest standard of living for residents.
Chattanooga Public Library Showcase Project
Partner: Chattanooga, TN
Sector: Local Government
The Chattanooga Public Library was constructed in 1976, includes 108,500 square feet of conditioned space, and served over 285,000 patrons in FY2015. The city is executing a three-pronged approach to a major energy-efficiency and revitalization effort for the Library, including lighting, HVAC equipment, and digital control upgrades.
Chimney Containment and Secondary Chilled Water Reset Showcase Project
Partner: Intuit
Sector: Data Centers
The Quincy facility was designed as a raised floor data center with 40,000 square feet of whitespace, but currently only 20,000 square feet has been built out with server racks. Intuit undertook steps to reduce the energy intensity at the Quincy data center.
City Gardens Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: LINC Housing Corporation & SEED Partners
Sector: Multifamily
LINC took advantage of the fact that it is significantly easier to implement green retrofits on a property at the time of purchase, refinance, or rehabilitation given that financing options may be available.
City of Bemidji Energy Savings Performance Contract Showcase Project
Partner: State of Minnesota
Sector: State Government
The City of Bemidji, located in the northwest corner of Minnesota, utilized a citywide Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) to upgrade eight of the city’s buildings in addition to the wastewater treatment plant and streetlights.
City of Gillette City Hall Showcase Project
Partner: Gillette, WY
Sector: Local Government
The City of Gillette leadership continues to strive to operate city facilities as efficiently as possible to demonstrate stewardship of tax resources.
City-County Building Showcase Project
Partner: Pittsburgh, PA
Sector: Local Government
The goals for this project were to reduce costs of energy use in the building, decrease the City’s environmental impact by using less energy, provide a healthy, aesthetically pleasing work environment for City employees, and maintain the historical integrity of the building.
Colony Plaza Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: Preservation of Affordable Housing
Sector: Multifamily
Colony Plaza received funding though the HUD Green Retrofit Program (GRP) for various building upgrades that improved efficiency and resident comfort.
Community Services Building Showcase Project
Partner: Spokane County, WA
Sector: Local Government
In March 2012, Spokane County conducted an energy audit of the Community Services Building, a unique multiuse facility of administrative offices and meeting rooms, with inpatient residential and outpatient treatment programs for substance abuse prevention and treatment.
Compressed Air Efficiency Program Showcase Project
Partner: Johnson Controls, Inc.
Sector: Industrial
The Continuous Improvement team at Johnson Controls’ Middletown, Delaware, manufacturing plant implemented a comprehensive program to reduce compressed air leaks and inefficiencies in the plant production process.
Coppell Fulfillment Center Showcase Project
Partner: Staples
Sector: Commercial
By undertaking a comprehensive approach for identifying and implementing a host of energy and water efficiency measures, Staples was able to markedly improve the performance of its Coppell, Texas Fulfillment Center through its Eco-Treasure Hunt program.
Core Switch/Regional Data Center Showcase Project
Partner: Sprint
Sector: Data Centers
Due to the nature of business at Sprint, 87% of electricity consumption by the company derives from the Sprint Network. This Kansas City building houses legacy wireline, data, and core wireless network equipment.
Cottonwood Corporate Center Showcase Project
Partner: CommonWealth Partners
Sector: Commercial
The CommonWealth Partners property management team began planning to retrofit the Cottonwood Corporate Center in 2012, despite the fact that the building already had an ENERGY STAR® score of 94. The entire project was assessed and implemented with the mindset of not just increasing energy efficiency, but also making sure not to sacrifice performance for the building’s tenants.
CRAH Variable Speed Drive Upgrade Showcase Project
Partner: eBay Inc.
Sector: Data Centers
The total cost of this data center retrofit was $750,000 ($342,000 for VSD equipment; $69,000 for VSD installation; $339,000 for Harmonic Transformers). The upgrades led to an annual energy savings of 4,363,000 kWh, and a reduction in the actual PUE of 1.71 to 1.59.
Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas Showcase Project
Partner: Ascension
Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas is a member of the Seton Healthcare Family. It is the only dedicated freestanding pediatric facility in the region and the only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in a 46-county area.
Dumke Health Professionals Education Building Showcase Project
Partner: University of Utah
Sector: Education
The Dumke Health Professions Education Building (HPEB) is a 52,000 square foot mixed use building built in 1972 that includes classroom, office and clinic space for the Department of Physical Therapy and Division of Occupational Therapy.
El Paso International Airport Showcase Project
Partner: El Paso, TX
Sector: Local Government
The City of El Paso initiated an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) in 2007. Building on the momentum of the first four phases of work, which included 44 building upgrades, including renewable energy installations, HVAC upgrades, lighting retrofits, and a facility management system, the El Paso International Airport (EPIA) was an obvious next step.
Eliminating Hydrogen Plant Natural Gas Compressors Showcase Project
Partner: Eastman Chemical
Sector: Industrial
Eastman has hydrogen plants covering 118,000 square feet at its Kingsport, Tennessee facility that use high-pressure natural gas as a raw input to create hydrogen gas for polymer production.
Elk Valley Manor Showcase Project
Partner:
Sector: Multifamily
Gateway Management achieved 26% energy savings at Elk Valley Manor, a three-story apartment complex built in 1982, through a comprehensive retrofit of the property including improvements to air conditioning, window and roof insulation, and water heating.
EMP Museum Showcase Project
Partner: Seattle, WA
The City of Seattle retained McKinstry’s Energy Services group to conduct a Directed Engineering Study of the EMP Museum, an iconic museum in downtown Seattle.
Erickson Hall Showcase Project
Partner: Michigan State University
Sector: Education
Michigan State University (MSU) recognized the value of “tuning up” heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and in 2009 started the process of retro-commissioning most major buildings on campus. Erickson Hall was the pilot project for this existing building commissioning (EB Cx) process at MSU.
Eyring Chemistry and Biology Buildings Showcase Project
Partner: University of Utah
Sector: Education
University of Utah performed HVAC and fume hood mehcanical upgrades, combined with new sensor and control technologies to deliver an expected 44% energy savings.
Fan System Upgrade Showcase Project
Partner: Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America
Sector: Industrial
Spurred by a successful pilot project at its facility in West Virginia, Toyota implemented a comprehensive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system upgrade at its Georgetown, Kentucky plant.
Farias Early Childhood Center Retrocommissioning Showcase Project
Partner: Houston Independent School District, TX
Sector: Education
Energy efficiency measures included adjustments to set points and building system controls, repair to damaged sensors, de–lamping and cleaning of equipment, which is expected to result in an annual energy savings of 58% and $88,000 at the project's conclusion.
Fire Station 1 Showcase Project
Partner: Cleveland, OH
Sector: Local Government
Fire Station 1 serves as headquarters for the City of Cleveland’s Fire Division, which has a total of 27 stations in all.
Fire Station 16 Showcase Project
Partner: Clark County, NV
Sector: Local Government
Clark County is expected to cut annual energy costs by $2,000 and consumption by 18% through LED and HVAC upgrades implemented to Fire Station 16.
Franciscan Towers Showcase Project
Partner: Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation
Sector: Multifamily
The Franciscan Towers project includes damage repairs from a major 2011 fire, major building system upgrades, and a comprehensive green retrofit aimed at extending the life of the building and addressing the long-term needs of the tenants.
Friendship Court Showcase Project
Partner: National Housing Trust-Enterprise Preservation Corporation
Sector: Multifamily
The 2014 water and energy retrofit project at National Housing Trust/Enterprise Preservation Corporation's Friendship Court boasts a 3-4 year payback.
Gardnerville Elementary School Modernization Showcase Project
Partner: Douglas County School District, NV
Sector: Education
Utilizing the State of Nevada’s Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) bidding vehicle, Douglas County School District identified Gardnerville Elementary School as its showcase facility for meeting the new District-wide energy efficiency standards.
Gladys Gardens Showcase Project
Partner: Village of Hempstead Housing Authority
Sector: Multifamily
Hempstead Housing Authority received funding from the Community Development Corporation of Long Island to rehabilitate and increase the energy efficiency of Gladys Gardens, a 30-unit public housing family development built in 1972. The project achieved 40% energy savings.
Glenark Mills & Glenark Oaks Showcase Project
Partner: Trinity Management
Sector: Multifamily
To preserve both the affordability and the structure, improvements to the building shell and fenestrations, as well as modernizing the HVAC and lighting were needed.
Golda Meir House Showcase Project
Partner: Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly
Sector: Multifamily
Golda Meir is a multifamily property that offers a supportive community for nearly 200 elderly households, the majority of which are low-to-moderate income. The property is undergoing energy- and water-efficient improvements as part of JCHE's larger portfolio-wide modernization effort.
Granlibakken Conference Center & Resort Showcase Project
Partner: Placer County, CA
Sector: Local Government
Placer County's Granlibakken Conference Center & Resort identified several cost effective efficiency measures to implement throughout the conference center and restaurant.The project was financed by mPOWER Placer through the Placer County Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program.
Greenvale Place Showcase Project
Partner: CommonBond Communities
Sector: Multifamily
Greenvale Place is a five-building, two-story apartment development with 96 residential units. By participating in the Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Program, the property received a full energy audit that identified a variety of projects and property management suggestions to reduce utility consumption.
Hall County Courthouse Annex Showcase Project
Partner: Hall County, GA
Sector: Local Government
HVAC and lighting upgrades to the Hall County, GA Courthouse Annex, plus the establishment of a regular maintenance program, greatly increased energy performance and improved building operations control.
Harper Acres Showcase Project
Partner: Keene Housing
Sector: Multifamily
Harper Acres has 112 residential units spread among 15 buildings, constructed in 1985. Keene Housing took a multi-step approach to energy efficiency upgrades for this older property.
Harvard Place Showcase Project
Partner: Cascap Inc.
Sector: Multifamily
Cascap, Inc. performed an energy- and water-efficiency upgrade at Harvard Place, a senior living facility originally built in the 1960s, and achieved 26% savings.
HAVERTYS Virginia Beach Showroom #0193 Showcase Project
Partner: Havertys
Sector: Commercial
The Virginia Beach showroom was built in September 1995, employs 19 Havertys associates, and operates 82.5 hours each week. Havertys selected this location to receive a comprehensive energy upgrade as a part of its HVterra sustainability program.
Hazel Plaza Showcase Project
Partner: Capitol Hill Housing
Sector: Multifamily
Hazel Plaza was built in 1971 and renovated in 1992 after Capitol Hill Housing (CHH) acquired the property. CHH identified a set of upgrade projects in order to preserve the structure, better control energy costs, and improve tenant comfort and well-being.
Health Professions and Athletics Center Showcase Project
Partner: Chesapeake College
Sector: Education
The Health Professions and Athletics Center (HPAC) is home to Chesapeake College’s flagship health programs in nursing, radiologic science, emergency medical services, physical therapy, and surgical technology.
Hillcrest Hospital Showcase Project
Partner: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Sector: Commercial
With prioritization of energy conservation initiatives and projects through a centralized action plan with engagement across all departments, leaders at Hillcrest Hospital have mobilized caregivers into hundreds of teams to think and act anew about making patient care more affordable.
Hilton Austin Convention Center Showcase Project
Partner: Hilton Worldwide
Sectors: Commercial, Local Government
The Hilton Austin Convention Center is a city-owned mixed-use complex consisting of a hotel, condominiums, and the Austin Chamber of Commerce. Hilton Austin implemented ECMs in guestrooms, common areas, kitchens, and laundry facilities to achieve 31% energy savings.
Hilton Columbus Downtown Showcase Project
Partner: Hilton Worldwide
Sector: Commercial
Hilton Columbus Downtown features a number of energy conservation measures (ECMs) including efficient lighting, a building automation system, and variable frequency drives. As a result, Hilton Worldwide saved 32% in annual energy consumption and $387,000 in annual energy costs.
Historic Auburn Courthouse Showcase Project
Partner: Placer County, CA
Sector: Local Government
Placer County, CA has implemented an energy efficiency retrofit to the historic Auburn Courthouse to reduce energy costs and improve occupant comfort. These retrofits have resulted in 30% energy savings.
Historic Oaks of Allen Parkway Showcase Project
Partner: Houston Housing Authority
Sector: Multifamily
The Historic Oaks of Allen Parkway (HOAPV) is located on the edge of the Downtown Houston Central Business District, on Allen Parkway Boulevard, just south of Buffalo Bayou Park.
Hogan/Wrentham Comprehensive Energy Project Showcase Project
Partner: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Sector: State Government
Massachusetts conducted a comprehensive energy retrofit of a former state hospital and residential care facility now serving residents with developmental disabilities funded by a variety of bonds, funds, and incentives.
Holiday Inn Diamond Bar Showcase Project
Partner: IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)
Sector: Commercial
IHG has committed to reduce water use by 12% per occupied room in water stressed regions and to reduce carbon emissions by 12% per occupied room by 2017. The Holiday Inn Diamond Bar hotel was selected for a deeper-dive water conservation pilot because of the hotel’s location in a drought-affected area and the willingness of the hotel staff and employees to participate in the program.
Holiday Inn Express: Atlanta Airport Showcase Project
Partner: IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)
Sector: Commercial
Using IHG’s Green Engage platform, an on-site review of the Holiday Inn Express: Atlanta Airport-College Park was conducted in July 2012. Findings demonstrated that the property is making considerable progress towards achieving level 1 in the program, but that there were additional opportunities for savings.
Hotel Monaco, DC Showcase Project
Partner: District of Columbia
Sector: Local Government
Through a combination of competitive bidding, innovative design, advanced controls sequencing, and attention to hotel guest satisfaction considerations, the Hotel Monaco team compiled a comprehensive suite of impactful retrofit opportunities.
HVAC Enthalpy Controls Upgrade Showcase Project
Partner: General Electric
Sector: Industrial
In 2013, GE Gas Power Systems initiated a project to upgrade 100 rooftop heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units at its Greenville, South Carolina, gas turbine manufacturing facility.
Independence Place Wellness Addition Showcase Project
Partner: Forest City Realty Trust
Sector: Commercial
The Independence Place Wellness Addition is an amenity building at Forest City Realty Trust's residential campus in Parma, Ohio that connects two existing senior apartment buildings with over 400 residents over the age of 55.
Indian River Middle School Showcase Project
Partner: Indian River Central School District
Sector: Education
Indian River Central School District (IRCSD) has selected Indian River Middle School, the only school lacking direct digital controls (DDC), to undergo an energy efficiency retrofit to maximize energy and cost savings.
Ingram Park Mall Showcase Project
Partner: Macy's
Sector: Commercial
The Ingram Park Macy's is a two story building that is one of four anchors at the mall. Opened in 1984, the store was originally designed with a rock ballasted asphalt built up roof.
J.D. Zellerbach Administration Headquarters Showcase Project
Partner: Camas School District
Sector: Education
Camas School District selected the J.D. Zellerbach Administration Headquarters to undergo an energy efficiency renovation effort to the campus’ four buildings.
J.L. Young Gardens Showcase Project
Partner: Housing Authority of City of Tampa, FL
Sector: Multifamily
Tampa Housing Authority pays 100 percent of the utility costs at J. L. Young Gardens, and thus has substantial incentives to conserve on energy and water consumption. From 2010 to 2012, J. L. Young Gardens underwent a renovation to modernize the units and install some energy efficiency upgrades.
Jacobs Hall Showcase Project
Partner: University of California, Berkeley
Sector: Education
Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation houses classroom, office, studio, lab, and mechanical workshop space for UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering.
Jamestown Engine Plant Showcase Project
Partner: Cummins, Inc.
Sector: Industrial
Cummins is undertaking a deep energy retrofit project at its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) in Lakewood, New York, as part of its corporate-wide commitment to reduce energy intensity.
Jesse Jones Central Library Showcase Project
Partner: Houston, TX
Sector: Local Government
The Jesse Jones Central Library is a six-story public library built in 1975 that is comprised of 230,000 sq. ft. of reading, meeting, office and historical records storage space.
Jessie Ball duPont Library HVAC Retrofit Showcase Project
Partner: The University of the South
Sector: Education
Comprehensive HVAC equipment, sensors, and controls upgrades lead to improved performance, reduced costs, and better humidity control for books and sensitive materials.
John Ferraro Building Showcase Project
Partners: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; Los Angeles, CA
Sectors: Local Government, Utility
Constructed in 1965, the John Ferraro Building is an iconic office building that houses the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). This cross-functional effort leveraged energy and water efficiency improvements including lighting retrofits, green plumbing and toilet retrofits, fan system upgrades, and the installation of an energy efficient chiller.
John G. Shedd Aquarium Showcase Project
Partner: Chicago, IL
Sector: Local Government
Shedd Aquarium is one of the oldest and most respected aquariums in North America and is dedicated to conservation education, animal care, and conservation science and research.
King County Aquatic Center Showcase Project
Partner: King County, WA
Sector: Local Government
King County is expecting energy savings of 24% and annual cost savings of $107,000 by implementing a series of HVAC and lighting improvements to their aquatic center. While primarily targeting air quality improvements, solutions will also realize energy savings. Upgrades being implemented include heat recovery in the natatorium, a new condensing boiler, energy efficient interior and exterior lighting and a 100kW solar PV array.
Kingswood Elementary School Showcase Project
Partner: Dysart Unified School District 89, AZ
Sector: Education
Dysart Unified School District implemented an ESPC at Kingswood Elementary to maximize opportunities for high efficiency technology upgrades and energy cost saving strategies.
Knoxville Convention Center Showcase Project
Partner: Knoxville, TN
Sector: Local Government
Led by the Mayor’s Energy and Sustainability Task Force, the City of Knoxville undertook a comprehensive energy efficiency upgrade program targeting 99 City buildings, including the Knoxville Convention Center.
Kohl's Department Stores: Niles, Ohio Showcase Project
Partner: Kohl’s Department Stores
Sector: Commercial
Kohl’s Niles, OH retail store achieved 38 percent savings after implementing several energy reduction measures, including replacement of Roof Top Units (RTUs), a lighting upgrade, and re-commissioning of control systems.
Laboratory Building 236 Ventilation Upgrade Showcase Project
Partner: 3M
Sector: Industrial
3M improved the energy performance of one of its main laboratory buildings at 3M Center—the company’s corporate headquarters and primary research and development site—by converting the lab space ventilation system to variable air volume (VAV).
Lacamas Heights Elementary Modernization Showcase Project
Partner: Camas School District
Sector: Education
Camas School District planned a renovation of Lacamas Heights Elementary, one of six primary schools in the District.
Partner: Celanese Corporation
Sector: Industrial
In March 2015, Celanese successfully completed a $160 million boiler replacement project at this facility replacing coal-fired boilers with natural gas-fired boilers.
Leisure Tower Showcase Project
Partner: The Silver Street Group and Housing Management Resources, Inc.
Sector: Multifamily
The Silver Street Group decided that this would be a great model for the typical high rise apartment building in the portfolio - it is a high rise with a central boiler and water distribution plant – perfectly positioned for a cogeneration system.
Leonard Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: Homes for America
Sector: Multifamily
Homes for America achieved 27% energy savings at Leonard Apartments by implementing several energy- and water-efficient retrofits.
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel Showcase Project
Partner: Loews Hotels & Co.
Sector: Commercial
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, a 260,000 sq ft ocean-front resort in California, implemented a number of water and energy efficiency measures, including an on-premise laundry system that recycles water, in partnership with utilities to leverage rebates to significantly reduce length of payback.
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Showcase Project
Partner: Loews Hotels & Co.
Sector: Commercial
Loews implemented energy projects at the Vanderbilt Hotel due to its significant savings potential and outdated facility equipment. The implemented energy conservation measures resulted in 22 percent savings.
Los Angeles Central Library Showcase Project
Partner: Los Angeles, CA
Sector: Local Government
The historic Los Angeles Central Library Goodhue building was constructed in 1926 and is a Downtown landmark. It is the largest library facility in the City and has been a target for energy upgrades since 2006 when it underwent comprehensive lighting retrofits.
Los Robles Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: EAH Housing, Inc.
Sector: Multifamily
Los Robles was one of the first LIHPHRA projects in the country to leverage Low-income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and private capital to finance comprehensive energy- and water-efficiency retrofits.
Luna I Mishoe Science Center - South Showcase Project
Partner: Delaware State University
Sector: Education
As part of a comprehensive energy reduction initiative, the Luna I Mishoe Science Center – South was selected for a spectrum of upgrades expected to reduce energy use in the building by 35% annually, with annual cost savings estimated at $68,000.
Luther Elementary School Showcase Project
Partner: Fort Atkinson School District
Sector: Education
The Fort Atkinson School District installed a geothermal system to replace its gas fired boiler and with the renewable energy source expects to reduce energy consumption by 40%, and save $22,000 annually.
L’Enfant Plaza East Building Showcase Project
Partner: The JBG Companies
Sector: Commercial
The JBG Companies upgraded aging building systems at the 836,500 square foot L’Enfant Plaza East in Washington, DC to achieve 31% energy savings and annual cost savings of $920,000.
Partner: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Sector: Commercial
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center leveraged its comprehensive in-house energy program and local utility provider to identify significant energy saving opportunities.
Marye Anne Fox Science Teaching Laboratory Showcase Project
Partner: State of North Carolina
Sector: State Government
North Carolina was able to annually save $77,000 and reduce energy consumption by 12% by repairing and replacing various HVAC components at this NC State laboratory.
McKeesport Downtown Housing Showcase Project
Partner: ACTION Housing
Sector: Multifamily
Based on a study of historic consumption data, energy audits, and energy modeling ACTION-Housing designed a renovation that would lead to high efficiency and very low operating costs.
Medical Plaza Showcase Project
Partner: Hackensack University Medical Center
Sector: Commercial
Hackensack University Medical Center anticipates a 20% energy savings at the Medical Plaza ambulatory care facility due to a Building Automation System (BAS) upgrade, chiller plant optimization,campus-wide steam plant replacement, and strategical local utility partnership.
Metro Center Showcase Project
Partner: Macy's
Sector: Commercial
Macy’s installed both dampers and LED lighting in an effort to improve the energy use intensity of this building. After the dampers were installed, Macy’s in-house technicians completed a re-programming of the Energy Management System.
Milford Compressed Air System Improvement Showcase Project
Partner: Saint-Gobain Corporation
Sector: Industrial
As part of its commitment to reducing its energy intensity, Saint-Gobain undertook a large compressed air system retrofit project at its Milford, Massachusetts glass plant.
Mill Plain Elementary School HVAC Upgrade Project Showcase Project
Partner: Evergreen Public Schools
Sector: Education
Evergreen Public Schools implemented a series of HVAC upgrades that will annually save the school $24,000 and cut energy consumption by 36%.
Milwaukee Central Library Showcase Project
Partner: Milwaukee, WI
Sector: Local Government
Central Library has been designated a landmark by the Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2010, the Central Library took its first big step toward environmental sustainability with the addition of a 30,000 square foot green roof with a 30KW solar panel system.
Mt. Washington Elementary School Showcase Project
Partner: Bullitt County Public Schools
Sector: Education
Bullitt County Public Schools selected Mt. Washington Elementary School to undergo an upgrade to the HVAC system, lighting, and indoor air quality to reduce energy consumption and improve the learning environment for students.
National Cancer Institute Showcase Project
Partner: The JBG Companies
Sector: Commercial
The project management team utilized building information modeling (BIM), an integral tool for designers and construction contractors, allowing coordination of critical base building systems and tenant space build out requirements in advance of any construction to avoid system redundancy and ensure maximum efficiency.
Naval Station Newport Melville Housing Showcase Project
Partner: Balfour Beatty Communities
Sector: Multifamily
This property is part of a broader project to reduce energy use in 98 military-owned properties covering nearly 150,000 square feet at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport.
Net Zero Energy Designed Retail Store Showcase Project
Partner: Walgreens Co.
Sector: Commercial
Walgreens incorporated the best practices from previous sustainability efforts in its first net zero energy designed retail store, which opened on November 21, 2013 in Evanston, Illinois.
New Paint Plant Showcase Project
Partner: Nissan North America, Inc.
Sector: Industrial
The new paint plant at Nissan’s Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna, Tennessee is 40% more energy efficient than its predecessor.
New Potato Processing Plant Showcase Project
Partner: J.R. Simplot Company
Sector: Industrial
J.R. Simplot’s showcase project is a new, 420,000 square foot, state-of-the-art potato processing plant that will integrate innovative energy-efficient technologies to achieve dramatic energy efficiency improvements of up to 25% while producing hundreds of millions of pounds of frozen potato products per year.
Nike World Headquarters - Miler Building Showcase Project
Partner: NIKE, Inc.
Sector: Commercial
Following energy efficiency renovations implemented at Nike World Headquarters, improvements were realized in occupant comfort, productivity, and space utilization/density, in addition to a 44% reduction in energy use.
North America Headquarters Showcase Project
Partner: Legrand
Sector: Industrial
Legrand, North America showcased its commitment to energy efficiency by achieving a 11% energy intensity reduction in three years at its 100-year-old West Hartford, Connecticut headquarters facility.
North Central Correctional Institute at Gardner Showcase Project
Partner: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Sector: State Government
Massachusetts expects a 60% energy savings as a result of upgrades to the high pressure heating system at the 28-building campus at the North Central Correctional Institute at Gardner which previously relied on #6 fuel oil for heat and hot water.
North Lincoln Homes, Power Purchase Agreement Showcase Project
Partner: Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, CO
Sector: Multifamily
Denver Housing Authority (DHA) undertook an ambitious solar installation project to include renewable energy on its existing portfolio of public housing properties.
Northern Lights Housing Showcase Project
Partner: AHEAD, Inc
Sector: Multifamily
Northern Lights is a 64-unit property for seniors and persons with disabilities funded and operating under the HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing Program for the Elderly. AHEAD is retrofitting the property and expects to achieve 30% energy savings.
One Maritime Plaza Showcase Project
Partner: Toledo, OH
Sector: Local Government
The Toledo-Lucas Port Authority used its Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) finance program to finance energy efficiency retrofits at its One Maritime Plaza building
Orness Plaza Showcase Project
Partner: The Economic Development Authority of the City of Mankato, MN
Sector: Multifamily
Planning for a substantial renovation of the 40 year old building began in 2009 with the goals of improving occupant health, building durability, and the energy and water efficiency of the buildings systems.
Palisades Office Park Showcase Project
Partner: Shorenstein Properties LLC
Sector: Commercial
Shorenstein identified several no-and-low cost ECMs at this four-building office park in Georgia as part of its national Energy Savings Tour that included upgrading garage lighting, installing LEDs, and adding VFDs.
Park Terrace Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: Rockford Housing Authority
Sector: Multifamily
Park Terrace is a Public Housing Development owned and managed by Rockford Housing Authority and is home to 183 elderly and/or disabled families. RHA has leveraged their assets and capital funds in order to make the improvements that are both aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.
Partner: Parkway School District
Sector: Education
Parkway School District conducted a retro-commissioning study at Parkway West High School which is expected to result in an annual energy savings of 15% and an annual cost savings of $55,000.
Pennzoil Place Showcase Project
Partner: Transwestern
Sector: Commercial
Transwestern worked with building owner Metropolis at this 2-tower office property in Houston, Texas to identify and implement several energy savings upgrades including rebuilding the cooling tower, installing new chillers, conducting a lighting retrofit, replacing the HVAC system, revamping the alarm system, and retooling the building access system.
Pier 1 Energy Efficiency Upgrade Showcase Project
Partner: Prologis
Sector: Commercial
Prologis worked with Johnson Controls, Inc. to identify a range of energy savings opportunities, including a comprehensive lighting upgrade, HVAC system re-commissioning, and a 200 kW net-metered rooftop solar array. Implementation began in March 2013 with a scheduled duration of 4-5 months. The project is utilizing bill-neutral financing through the San Francisco GreenFinance SF PACE program to fund improvements.
Plumley Village Showcase Project
Partner: The Community Builders, Inc.
Sector: Multifamily
Built in the 1970s, Plumley Village was a prime candidate for energy efficiency upgrades. Beginning in 2013, a sweeping renovation targeted energy savings for heating equipment.
PNC Bank Branch: Davie Blvd. & Andrews Showcase Project
Partner: PNC Financial Services Group
Sector: Commercial
PNC faced the technical challenge of designing a branch that generates at least as much energy as it consumes. For this project, PNC decided to push the boundaries of its existing, high performance buildings.
Poudre High School Infrastructure Replacement Showcase Project
Partner: Poudre School District, CO
Sector: Education
Through the renovation and revitalization of Poudre High School, an 1,800 student facility, Poudre School District achieved a 26% reduction in annual energy consumption.
Powdermill Village Showcase Project
Partner: Peabody Properties
Sector: Multifamily
Built in 1972, Powdermill Village is a large property of 12 buildings and 250 units where oil was the primary heating fuel and electricity was used for heating domestic hot water. Efficiency and conversion options at this aging complex were first explored when gas became available on the street and service to the site was offered at no cost.
Power Regeneration System Showcase Project
Partner: Briggs & Stratton
Sector: Industrial
Engineers at Briggs & Stratton have pioneered an energy saving solution at the company’s Wauwatosa reliability lab, making it one of the most advanced in the industry.
Project Luke Showcase Project
Partner: Starbucks Coffee Company
Sector: Commercial
The new Augusta plant will be Starbucks’ fifth manufacturing facility in the United States. Starbucks is installing high efficiency technologies throughout the plant.
Public Works Energy Reduction Demonstration Project Showcase Project
Partner: Margate, FL
Sector: Local Government
The Public Works Energy Reduction Demonstration Project is a retrofit project that will improve the energy efficiency of the facility while increasing comfort for occupants.
Randolph Community College Showcase Project
Partner: State of North Carolina
Sectors: Education, State Government
Randolph Community College, located in North Carolina, purchased an abandoned furniture warehouse next to campus and transformed it into a state-of-the-art energy-efficient learning laboratory for continuing education programs, and a curriculum and corporate training facility for the community.
Recycling Water Using Advanced Filter Strategies Showcase Project
Partner: Nissan North America, Inc.
Sector: Industrial
Nissan's Smyrna plant-paint engineers were searching for ways to reduce water consumption, which is a key part of the manufacturing process, and an automated water filtration system was identified as a possible solution.
Richard J. Cook Center for Environmental Science Showcase Project
Partner: Allegheny College
Sector: Education
The Richard J. Cook Center for Environmental Science will create the first dedicated home for Allegheny College’s well-respected and long-standing Environmental Science & Studies department through a renovation within Carr Hall.
Richard T. Castro Building Showcase Project
Partner: Denver, CO
Sector: Local Government
The building underwent comprehensive energy improvements which include sealing the building envelope, upgrading the building automation system, installing four new high efficiency boilers, and utilizing variable frequency drives on HVAC units to allow greater control and synchronization. The building also houses 30 kW of solar panels on its roof.
River Trails Middle School Showcase Project
Partner: River Trails School District 26
Sector: Education
River Trails School District 26 implemented an upgrade of the HVAC controls and retro-commissioned the building systems to realize a 15 percent annual energy savings and $11,000 annual cost savings.
Rockwell Elementary School Showcase Project
Partner: Fort Atkinson School District
Sector: Education
Rockwell Elementary School, housing children in Kindergarten through Grade 5, is the site of an energy efficiency upgrade and photovoltaic system installation projected to generate approximately 26,208 kWh of electricity annually.
Roxboro Gypsum Wallboard Plant Showcase Project
Partner: Saint-Gobain Corporation
Sector: Industrial
CertainTeed Gypsum, a Saint-Gobain subsidiary, furthered its commitment to energy efficiency and the Better Plants Challenge by building a 500,000 square foot state-of-the-art gypsum wallboard manufacturing plant in Roxboro, North Carolina.
Saint Thomas Hospital Showcase Project
Partner: Ascension
Sector: Commercial
Saint Thomas Hospital implemented a mix of both low cost behavior change measures, and large-scale infrastructure projects, to obtain significant energy savings.
Sanford-Kimpton Building Showcase Project
Partner: Columbia, MO
Sector: Local Government
The Sanford-Kimpton Building, housing the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department, implemented energy conservation measures (ECMs) that had the potential to save the City money on utility costs but also to improve the comfort of employees and visitors to the Health department.
Santee Education Complex Showcase Project
Partner: Los Angeles Unified School District
Sector: Education
Los Angeles Unified School District retrofitted the Santee Education Complex with lighting and energy management measures which are expected to result in a 25 percent EUI reduction and a cost savings of $143,000.
Self-Managed EPC – Barney Ford Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, CO
Sector: Multifamily
Built in 1962, this 8-story building was operated for 38 years with minimal energy efficiency upgrades until the Denver Housing Authority launched a multi-year, multi-phased HUD approved energy performance contract (EPC), which is a variation of a traditional EPC with financing provided through an ESCo.
Shari's of Roseburg–A Smaller Slice of the Energy Pie Showcase Project
Partner: Shari's Cafe & Pies
Sector: Commercial
Shari’s energy team identified the Roseburg, OR restaurant as one of the top energy users in in the chain’s portfolio. A major remodeling was slated for 2016, making it the right time to install a suite of energy and water saving measures that the company had piloted at other locations.
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers Showcase Project
Partner: Chicago, IL
Sector: Local Government
In response to guest focus on green initiatives, the property owner of Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers implemented several public area and guestroom efficiency upgrades with a goal of making the hotel more environmentally friendly.
Shute Park Library Showcase Project
Partner: Hillsboro, OR
Sector: Local Government
The City of Hillsboro, Oregon, decided to renovate the Shute Park Library after an assessment identified the need to replace the entire roof, update the insulation, and replace the HVAC system. The project would also preserve the unique architectural and historic nature of the building.
Sister Cities Municipal Parking Garage Showcase Project
Partner: Rochester, NY
Sector: Local Government
The Sister Cities Municipal Parking Garage, constructed in 1990, is a 338,500 square foot parking structure with approximately 1,000 parking spaces. The garage serves the four corners area of downtown Rochester, including City Hall and Monroe County and federal buildings.
Skokie Courthouse Showcase Project
Partner: Cook County, IL
Sector: Local Government
As part of an energy savings contract, the Skokie Courthouse in Cook County, IL adopted several energy conservation measures, and is expecting to save approximately 59% in both energy and water costs.
Partner: Best Buy
Sector: Commercial
With its high solar insolation and energy conservation potential, Best Buy selected this Las Vegas store to receive a multi-faceted energy upgrade.
Smart Labs Initiative/Natural Sciences II Showcase Project
Partner: University of California, Irvine
Sector: Education
UC Irvine began the Smart Labs Initiative in 2008 as a crucial step towards making a sizeable reduction in the university’s carbon footprint.
Solar Field and Continuous Energy Efficiency Improvement Showcase Project
Partner: Schneider Electric
Sector: Industrial
Schneider Electric is advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy at its Smyrna, Tennessee plant through two major initiatives: 1) the construction of a 1 megawatt (MW) solar farm; and 2) a robust energy management program, which includes certification under the Department of Energy’s Superior Energy Performance (SEP) Program.
South Bay Galleria Showcase Project
Partner: Forest City Realty Trust
Sector: Commercial
Built in 1985, the South Bay Galleria is located approximately 10 miles from the coast, creating an equipment maintenance challenge due to the fresh intake of salt air and its highly corrosive effect.
South Euclid, OH Showcase Project
Partner: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Sector: Commercial
Store #2362 in South Euclid, OH, was selected by Walmart to serve as a platform to test and showcase technologies that go above and beyond what is required to achieve LEED® Silver certification.
Southside Service Center Showcase Project
Partner: Fort Worth, TX
Sector: Local Government
The Southside Service Center project was part of a larger $10.9M phase of an energy savings performance contract (ESPC), and was based on an energy assessment conducted by the City of Fort Worth's competitively-selected energy service company (ESCo.).
Spokane Regional Health District Building Showcase Project
Partner: Spokane County, WA
Sector: Local Government
Spokane County, in partnership with the State of Washington Department of Enterprise Services, partnered with McKinstry Co. to develop a project to replace aging infrastructure and implement facility improvement measurers to drive energy and cost savings.
Street Light Upgrade Project Showcase Project
Partner: West Palm Beach, FL
Sector: Local Government
West Palm Beach retrofitted 6,800 streetlights to more efficient LED and induction technologies, reducing energy use 54% and helping achieve both their Better Buildings Challenge goal and reduce municipal GHG emissions 11%.
Sunny Hill Nursing Home Showcase Project
Partner: Will County, IL
Sector: Local Government
This 238 bed, 131,400 square foot skilled nursing facility provides services 24 hours per day, seven days per week to support the County’s rapidly growing geriatric population. Comprehensive facility improvements were needed to modernize the facility while continuing to provide services to its residents. Projects were implemented in three phases from 2010 through 2016.
Super 8 Ukiah Hotel Showcase Project
Partner: Wyndham Worldwide
Sector: Commercial
Wyndham Worldwide implemented several energy and water efficient technology upgrades at the Super 8 Ukiah hotel that resulted in 27% energy savings.
Supreme Sports Club Showcase Project
Partner: Columbia Association
Sector: Commercial
Supreme Sports Club is a 100,000-square-foot, 24-hour fitness facility in Columbia, Maryland, and is Columbia Association’s most energy intensive facility. Building renovations, lighting retrofits, and mechanical upgrades have been implemented to reduce overall energy consumption while improving member experience.
Technology Square Research Building Showcase Project
Partner: Atlanta, GA
Sectors: Education, Local Government
On the Georgia Tech Research Institute campus, the TSRB building team implemented a continuous commissioning program in June 2011 to maintain optimum HVAC performance. TSRB reduced it's annual energy cost by 23.5% and water costs by 8.5% compared to baseline years, saving more than $123,000.
The Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony Showcase Project
Partner: Beacon Communities
Sector: Multifamily
Built in 1940, The Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony public housing development in South Boston was the Boston Housing Authority’s (BHA) largest property, and one of the most distressed with aging infrastructure and high energy consumption. After years of collaboration with residents, BHA hired Beacon Communities to redevelop portions of the site.
The Berglund Center Showcase Project
Partner: Roanoke, VA
Sector: Local Government
The Berglund Center is an entertainment and convention center with a performing arts theater, coliseum, exhibit hall, special events center, and office space. The City of Roanoke, Virginia allocated $750,000 of bond proceeds to evaluate and retrofit/replace HVAC systems, lighting, and other capital repairs as needed. Cost savings are expected to exceed $180,000 annually.
The Landing Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: Aeon
Sector: Multifamily
Following successful completion of a multi-building multifamily development on the western edge of Chaska, Minnesota, the City approached Aeon with a new development opportunity aimed at addressing the need for affordable senior housing. The design would focus aggressively on reducing energy consumption.
The Lofts at Marie McGuire Showcase Project
Partner: San Antonio Housing Authority
Sector: Multifamily
The San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) purchased and initially rehabbed the Marie McGuire in the late 1970s as an elderly/disabled residential building. In 2010, SAHA initiated a comprehensive modernization of the property because of its age and its ideal location. The modernization was in line with the city's sustainability plans.
The Millennium Building Showcase Project
Partner: The Tower Companies
Sector: Commercial
The Tower Companies' Millennium Building is a commercial office building located on the premiere corner of Washington D.C.'s Golden Triangle business district. The building as a result of energy efficiency upgrades in 2009 has saved the company 20% in energy savings and over $200,000 in cost savings.
The Pythian Showcase Project
Partner: Green Coast Enterprises
Sector: Multifamily
The historic New Orleans building, constructed in 1909, has been vacant since 2000; this energy efficient rehabilitation project, led by Green Coast Enterprises, ERG Enterprises, and the Crescent City Community Land Trust, will be the first of its kind for the property.
The Rose Building Showcase Project
Partner: Houston, TX
Sector: Local Government
The Rose Building made several facility upgardes utilizing the City of Houston's Energy Efficiency Incentive Program to offset 20% of the project costs, including labor and equipment.
Tomsich Pathology Laboratories Showcase Project
Partner: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Sector: Commercial
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation employed a number of strategies to reduce energy use in the Tomisch Pathology Laboratories including interior lighting and HVAC system upgrades.
Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center Showcase Project
Partner: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Sector: Commercial
Cleveland Clinic's Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center implemented several low-cost and no-cost energy conservation measures to ensure the building met LEED Gold certification expected performance.
Ulin House Showcase Project
Partner: Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly
Sector: Multifamily
JCHE has achieved nearly $60,000 in savings annually after completing multiple energy and water efficient upgrades at Ulin House in 2013.
United Technologies Research Center Showcase Project
Partner: United Technologies Corporation
Sector: Industrial
United Technologies Research Center (UTRC) is a global network of centralized research facilities that support United Technologies Corporation (UTC) business units in developing new technologies and processes. In the summer of 2015, UTC began expanding and renovating its UTRC facility in East Hartford, Connecticut.
University of North Carolina Wilmington Performance Contract #2 Showcase Project
Partner: State of North Carolina
Sectors: Education, State Government
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) partnered with the energy service company Ameresco to conduct an investment-grade audit of campus facilities that identified potential energy efficiency measures.
Vista del Mar Commons Palms Showcase Project
Partner: Housing Authority of City of San Buenaventura, CA
Sector: Multifamily
The City of San Buenaventura Housing Authority modernized the building to make it as efficient as possible while staying within budget. The housing authority set a goal of identifying an additional 20% in savings.
Vista del Mar Commons TIL Property Showcase Project
Partner: Housing Authority of City of San Buenaventura, CA
Sector: Multifamily
Improvements to the Vista del Mar TIL property are part of a larger property rehabilitation effort, the Vista del Mar Commons L.P. program, by the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura. Through energy efficiency upgrades, the Housing Authority aims to improve tenant living conditions that improve the comfort, accessibility, and affordability of the property.
Vista Peak Preparatory Showcase Project
Partner: Aurora Public Schools
Sector: Education
Aurora Public Schools selected Vista Peak to undergo a 14-month recommissioning of the HVAC system to maximize energy savings potential.
Walgreens Retail Pharmacy Showcase Project
Partner: Walgreens Co.
Sector: Commercial
Building off of the energy efficiency successes and lessons learned from its other store improvement projects, Walgreens decided on a multi-measure approach expected to save 125,000 kWh of energy and 20% of costs annually.
Warner Middle School Lighting and Controls Showcase Project
Partner: Xenia Community Schools
Sector: Education
As part of an energy savings performance contract, Xenia Community Schools implemented an energy savings performance contract to upgrade Warner Middle School lighting and HVAC controls.
Warwick SRO Showcase Project
Partner: Community Housing Partners
Sector: Multifamily
The Warwick has been continuously occupied by 88 formerly homeless individuals since 1995 and was sorely in need of renovation and energy efficiency upgrades. Not only did Community Housing Partners prioritize measures that reduce energy consumption, indoor air quality was also given significant attention to improve the health and safety of residents.
Wendco Group - Wendy's - Mobile, Ala. Showcase Project
Partner: The Wendy's Company
Sector: Commercial
New restaurant design with energy efficient equipment and new HVAC System drives more than 50% energy-per-transaction savings.
Wendy’s #2142 – Maxtown Road Showcase Project
Partner: The Wendy's Company
Sector: Commercial
In 2013, Wendy’s began to look into opportunities to save energy and reduce operation costs at the Maxtown Road restaurant in Westerville, Ohio (site #2142).
William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School Showcase Project
Partner: State of Rhode Island
Sectors: Education, State Government
The William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School underwent an energy efficiency upgrade to improve the lighting, ventilation and building control systems. As a result, the School is expected to realize a building energy savings of 37%, with a savings of 67% in electricity consumption, and an annual cost savings of $147,000.
Wyndham Philadelphia-Mount Laurel Hotel Showcase Project
Partner: Wyndham Worldwide
Sector: Commercial
This Wyndham property was selected to undergo a full scale renovation including installation of a 756 KW solar photovoltaic system, which resulted in annual energy savings of 27%.