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Center Hill Facility

Photo of EPA’s Center Hill Facility in Cincinnati, Ohio.

20,468 gross square feet (GSF)

Energy Intensity:
FY 2019: 253,857 Btu per GSF
0.2% increase from FY 2003

Water Intensity:
FY 2019: 2.85 gallons per GSF
92.8% reduction from FY 2007

Cincinnati, Ohio

Part of EPA’s second-largest research and administrative campus, the Center Hill Facility specializes in municipal solid waste research, including disposal, residuals management, soil contamination and risk reduction engineering.

Sustainable Features

  • By using a nighttime setback mode for its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, the facility cuts its energy demand in half on nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Energy-efficient lights in the office and high bay areas help reduce energy consumption.

For more information, visit the Cincinnati Office of Administration and Resources Management website or the EPA Facility Contact List.