BRIDGE Housing: Copper Creek Apartments Common Area Retrofit

Solutions

Primary energy efficiency measures included replacing a heat pump split system with a new, higher efficiency (16 SEER) unit. Fluorescent tube lights, CFLs, can lights, and incandescent light bulbs were all replaced with energy-efficient LED bulbs. This reduced energy consumption and improved light output for residents. BRIDGE Housing also introduced smart strip power outlets in the community space to minimize energy waste when appliances are not in use.

This project was made possible through San Diego Gas & Electric’s (SDG&E’s) “Energy Savings Assistance for Common Area Measures (ESA CAM). The program offers eligible low-income multifamily properties (deed restricted/subsidized housing) no-cost energy saving upgrades to their common areas. This could include appliances, lighting, water heating, HVAC, pool heating and pumping, building envelope and other maintenance. For Copper Creek, all services were provided by Willdan Energy Solutions.

Key energy-saving measures:

16 SEER Heat Pump (2 units; 10 tons)
Variable Speed Pool Pump
Tier-2 Smartstrip Power Strips
Interior LED Lighting (4’ TLEDs, Can LED Retrofits, LED Screw-Ins)
Exterior LED Lighting (Wall-Mounted LEDs)

BRIDGE Housing: Copper Creek Apartments Common Area Retrofit

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BRIDGE Housing: Copper Creek Apartments Common Area Retrofit

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