Danville Development: Union Gardens

Solutions

Planning for the upgrades to Union Gardens started in 2013. After completing an inventory of the property, Danville identified needed improvements and moved forward with implementation. Target areas included upgrades to lighting, water fixtures, and attic insulation. All funds for these projects came from Danville’s Reserve for Replacement account, a savings account monitored by HUD. These funds cannot be accessed without HUD’s prior approval.

Key elements of the retrofit that reduced energy and water consumption included:

LED lighting in common areas (including sensor switches in bathrooms), parking lots, and outdoor landscaping
Emergency LED lighting
High-efficiency elevator components
Sensor switches in laundry and garbage chute areas
3 gas water heaters
Attic insulation
High-efficiency windows/sliding glass doors throughout building
New energy-efficient washers/dryers
LED lighting in apartment units
Energy-efficient ceiling fans in unit living rooms
10-year smoke detectors in units

ANNUAL ENERGY USE

ANNUAL ENERGY COST

ANNUAL WATER USE

ANNUAL WATER COST

ANNUAL PLANT ELECTRICITY USE

ANNUAL PLANT ELECTRICITY COST

IN BUILDING ENERGY USE

IN BUILDING ENERGY COST

ACROSS NETWORK USE

ACROSS NETWORK COST

ANNUAL EMISSIONS

USE

COST

Front entrance of Union Gardens

Grounds of Union Gardens