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1001 Pennsylvania Avenue Showcase Project
Partner: TIAA
Sector: Commercial
TIAA and the Hines property team identified a series of no- and low-cost strategies to significantly reduce energy consumption at 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue. TIAA’s decision to further improve the energy performance of the property, an...
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. Built in 1984, the facility is a three building complex connected by atriums that span the spacing between buildings and are open to...
1401 H Street (City Center) Showcase Project
Partner: TIAA
Sector: Commercial
By upgrading toilets and urinals, replacing aerators and adjusting the frequency of sidewalk cleanings, TIAA 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.
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.
801 Brickell Showcase Project
Partner: TIAA
Sector: Commercial
TIAA identified a series of low-cost and no-cost strategies to reduce utility consumption at 801 Brickell. TIAA’s decision to further improve the energy performance of 801 Brickell, an already efficient urban office building, reflects its...
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. In 2008, DRI Development Services, the development arm of Transwestern, met with the owner, Alecta, and developed a strategy to...
Advance Paper Box Showcase Project
Partner:
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,...
Alliance Center Showcase Project
Partner: Denver, CO
Sectors: Local Government, State 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...
Anthony Hall Showcase Project
Partner: Michigan State University
Sectors: Commercial, Education
Michigan State University (MSU) has long been committed to energy conservation, environmental stewardship and sustainability. With 5,200 acres of contiguous campus, 2,100 acres developed for the main campus and more than 550 buildings, the...
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%. The...
Arvada Police Sub Stations Showcase Project
Partner: Arvada, CO
Sector: Local Government
The City of Arvada encompasses 34 square miles and is located at the base of the foothills between Denver and Boulder. The Arvada Police Department is a full service police department serving approximately 106,000 people and organized under two...
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: Lend Lease
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. The largest problem these homes faced was leaky building envelopes and...
Baltimore Housing Authority Showcase Project
Partner: Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Sector: Multifamily
Cherry Hill was originally built in 1945 by the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) and the United States War Housing Administration for African American War Workers. It was later converted to affordable housing. It is the largest public...
Beaverton City Library Showcase Project
Partner: Beaverton, OR
Sector: Local Government
The Beaverton City Library is at the center of the local community. It has the highest circulation of any public library in the state of Oregon, with over 792,000 visitors entering its doors during the past year, and serves as the main community...
Blair Office Building Showcase Project
Partner: The Tower Companies
Sector: Commercial
The Blair Office Building is a multi-tenant commercial office building, built in 1963, with seven-stories above grade and one floor below grade. The Blair Office Building is located in Silver Spring, Md., just steps from the Metro Station at the...
Bluegrass Community & Technical College Classroom Building Showcase Project
Partner: Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Sectors: Commercial, Education
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System’s (KCTCS) new Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) Newtown campus educational opportunities to citizens in the Lexington, KY area. The Classroom Building is the first building...
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. The city is expected to save $200,000 per year, or...
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
Boundary Village is located 15 feet from the US Canadian border, giving rise to its name. It is a 24-unit, low-income family housing apartment complex. The complex was originally built in 1979 and consists of two 2-story buildings. Mercy Housing...
Brookhollow Central I Showcase Project
Partner: Parmenter Realty Partners
Sector: Commercial
The commercial office building was originally constructed in 1972, then later incorporated into a larger development called Brookhollow Central. Parmenter Realty Partners acquired the property in 2012 during a renovation project that had already...
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
Sectors: Education, Commercial
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. All of the following upgrades...
Canterbury Towers Showcase Project
Partner: Corcoran Management
Sector: Multifamily
Canterbury Towers, located in Worcester MA, is an 8-story, 156 unit affordable apartment community. Built in 1976 under the leadership of Reverend George W. Smith of the Worcester Episcopal Housing Corporation, Canterbury Towers offers quality...
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. As a product of 1960s urban renewal the property looked and performed like many buildings of this era all...
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%.
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.—just 4 blocks from public transportation and the Waterfront Metro Station and half of a mile from the U.S. Capitol. Channel Square Apartments was...
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
Built in 2007 and officially commissioned in 2008, Intuit's 231,280 square foot Quincy, Washington facility houses an IT capacity of over 4 Megawatts. The building operates solely as a data center, but does feature support areas such as staff...
City Gardens Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: LINC Housing Corporation & SEED Partners
Sector: Multifamily
City Gardens consists of 274 apartments in 27 two-story, “garden style” buildings spread across 11.9 acres in a densely-populated area of Orange County, California. Each building contains a mix of studio, one- and two- bedroom...
City of Bemidji Energy Savings Performance Contract Showcase Project
Partner: State of Minnesota
Sector: State Government
The small City of Bemidji, located in the northwest corner of the State 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...
City of Gillette City Hall Showcase Project
Partner: Gillette, WY
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
The City of Gillette leadership continues to strive to operate City facilities as efficiently as possible to demonstrate stewardship of tax resources. That commitment led to the implementation of a policy to update and replace end-of-useful-life...
City-County Building Showcase Project
Partner: Pittsburgh, PA
Sector: Local Government
The City-County Building is a nine floor government office building housing both City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County employees. The goals for this project were to reduce costs of energy use in the building, decrease the City’s environmental...
Colony Plaza Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: Preservation of Affordable Housing
Sector: Multifamily
Built in 1980, Colony Plaza sits in downtown Excelsior Springs, MO on an acre of land. There are 111 one-bedroom apartments for the building’s senior resident population, and each of the eleven floors includes a well-appointed sitting area...
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...
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. The 275,000 square foot...
Coppell Fulfillment Center Showcase Project
Partner: Staples
Sector: Commercial
By undertaking a comprehensive approach for identifying and implementing a host of energy & water efficiency measures, Staples was able to markedly improve the performance of its Coppell, TX Fulfillment Center through its Eco-Treasure Hunt...
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...
CRAH Variable Speed Drive Upgrade Showcase Project
Partner: eBay Inc.
Sector: Data Centers
Located in the Encanto Village neighborhood of downtown Phoenix, this industrial property was acquired by eBay in 2005. The 139,000 square foot 4-story building has since been built out into a Tier IV data center with 65,000 square feet of...
Partner: Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
Sector: Multifamily
The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) owns and manages property, and also administers rent subsidy programs to provide good, safe, and affordable housing to eligible low-income persons. Through the Cedar Redevelopment Plan in...
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. The facility...
Dumke Health Professionals Education Building Showcase Project
Partner: University of Utah
Sectors: Commercial, 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. It also...
El Paso International Airport Showcase Project
Partner: El Paso, TX
Sectors: State Government, Local Government
In 2009, the City of El Paso’s Council adopted a Sustainability Plan which included a goal to reduce the organization’s energy use by 30% by 2014. To meet this goal and revitalize city infrastructure, El Paso initiated an Energy Savings...
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. The company was using two compressors at the facility to...
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. Working closely with the facilities staff and Vulcan’s real estate group, the team...
Erickson Hall Showcase Project
Partner: Michigan State University
Sector: Education
Built in 1957, Erickson Hall is a mixed use classroom and office facility that houses the College of Education. MSU recognized the value of “tuning up” heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and in 2009 started the process of retro...
Fan System Upgrade Showcase Project
Partner: Toyota
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
Sectors: State Government, 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. This two story building provides firefighting services for downtown Cleveland as well as administrative offices for...
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
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC) has owned the Franciscan Towers since 1987. Built in 1917, Franciscan Towers is a six-story, mixed-use building that caught fire and suffered catastrophic damage in April of 2011. The damage...
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....
Glenark Mills & Glenark Oaks Showcase Project
Partner: Trinity Management
Sector: Multifamily
Glenark Mills is an 89 unit affordable housing community, geared to people earning no more than 60% of area median income. There are one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments to accommodate different family sizes, a laundry room, and a community...
Granlibakken Conference Center & Resort Showcase Project
Partner: Placer County, CA
Sector: Local Government
The Granlibakken Conference Center & Resort is located less than one mile from beautiful Lake Tahoe in the heart of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains. The site is located on 74 wooded acres and is comprised of a conference center,...
Harper Acres Showcase Project
Partner: Keene Housing
Sector: Multifamily
Harper Acres is a property with 112 residential units spread among 15 buildings. It was constructed in 1985 and has one master metered electric account servicing all of the facility’s energy needs, with the exception of a small amount of...
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 is a HUD-assisted multifamily rental property consisting of two buildings with 14 two- and three-bedroom townhouses and 4 one-bedroom flats. Hazel Plaza was built in 1971 and renovated in 1992 after Capitol Hill Housing (CHH)...
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. Built in the 1960s, this...
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 Columbus Downtown Showcase Project
Partner: Hilton Worldwide
Sector: Commercial
The Hilton Columbus Downtown is a newly-built 532-room hotel which was designed to be 32% more efficient than required by the ASHRAE 90.1-2007 standard. The property features a number of energy conservation measures (ECMs) including efficient...
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. Originally built in the late 1930’s, HOAPV consists of 56 buildings,...
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
Over the past several years, IHG has been working to improve the energy efficiency of the Holiday Inn Express: Atlanta Airport-College Park. Initial capital improvements achieved a 20% energy reduction, and this IHG hotel plans to introduce...
Hotel Monaco, DC Showcase Project
Partner: District of Columbia
Sectors: Local Government, State 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: GE
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 fifty-five....
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. The store had two 170 ton Trane Sidewinder chillers that both...
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. This campus was originally built in 1953 and operated as an elementary school...
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, NY, as part of its corporate-wide commitment to reduce energy intensity. The project combines a suite of energy efficiency measures and...
Jesse Jones Central Library Showcase Project
Partner: Houston, TX
Sectors: State Government, 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. A complete interior renovation was finished in 2008, and in 2009 the...
John G. Shedd Aquarium Showcase Project
Partner: Chicago, IL
Sectors: Local Government, State 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
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
Led by the Mayor’s Energy and Sustainability Task Force, the City of Knoxville undertook a comprehensive energy efficiency upgrade program targeting ninety-nine City buildings, including the Knoxville Convention Center. Retrofits at the...
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 plans a renovation of Lacamas Heights Elementary, one of six primary schools in the District. The project, which began in March 2013 and includes a number of energy efficiency initiatives, resulted in an energy savings of 19%...
Partner: Celanese Corporation
Sector: Industrial
The Celanese plant in Narrows, Virginia, originally began operation in December 1939. Today the plant produces cellulose acetate in flake and tow forms, and employs approximately 1,000 Celanese and contract personnel. High pressure...
Leisure Tower Showcase Project
Partner: The Silver Street Group and Housing Management Resources, Inc.
Sector: Multifamily
Leisure Tower is a 180 unit, elderly apartment complex in Lynn, MA, originally constructed in 1983. Silver Street purchased and performed a substantial rehabilitation on the project in June of 1999. In June of 2014, Silver Street refinanced the...
LoConte Ice Rink Showcase Project
Partner: Medford, MA
Sectors: State Government, Local Government
The Parks Department of the City of Medford acquired the right to manage and maintain the LoConte Ice Rink from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in September 2010. At that time, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)...
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel Showcase Project
Partner: Loews Hotels
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.
Los Angeles Central Library Showcase Project
Partner:
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
The historic Los Angeles Central Library Goodhue building was constructed in 1926 and is a Downtown landmark. In 1993, the building was renovated and expanded with the addition of the Tom Bradley Wing. It is the largest library facility in the...
Luna I Mishoe Science Center - South Showcase Project
Partner: Delaware State University
Sectors: Commercial, Education
The Luna I Mishoe Science Center – South was constructed in 1995 and is home to the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Biological Sciences and offices. The building is named after the seventh President of DSU and contains...
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
Magee-Women’s Research Institute (MWRI) is a headquarters for University of Pittsburgh medical research scientists who are engaged in health research that spans diverse aspects of women’s health including reproductive biology and...
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
The McKeesport YMCA was constructed in 1922 with both housing and athletic facilities. When the YMCA decided to close the facility, ACTION-Housing stepped in to acquire the historic structure solely for residential use. Low Income Housing Tax...
Metro Center Showcase Project
Partner: Macy's
Sector: Commercial
This is a four-story building that operates as a department store. The building was originally designed with a constant volume system which limits the ability to use variable frequency drives effectively or control and maintain customer comfort...
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, MA glass plant. Upon completion, the compressed air system improvement is expected to deliver energy...
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
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
The Central Library opened its doors to the public on October 3, 1898. The original structure is a combination of French and Italian Renaissance styles built of Bedford limestone. Several additions help make up the block-long building that stands...
National Cancer Institute Showcase Project
Partner: The JBG Companies
Sector: Commercial
The project was designed to support the mission of the National Cancer Institute, focusing on the overall well-being of employees and the creation of a workplace that enhances employee comfort, productivity and health through thoughtful...
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. The majority of the homes were built in 1961 and received some aesthetic...
Net Zero Energy Retail Store Showcase Project
Partner: Walgreens Co.
Sector: Commercial
Walgreens incorporated the best practices from previous sustainability efforts in its first net zero energy 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, Tenn. is 40% more energy efficient than its predecessor. The new plant was designed and constructed with energy efficiency as part of the specification. It replaces a vehicle...
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...
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, CT headquarters facility. It will continue to implement energy saving projects in...
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.
One Maritime Plaza Showcase Project
Partner: Toledo, OH
Sectors: State Government, Local Government
In January 2012, the Toledo-Lucas Port Authority, a quasi-government entity that provides fixed-rate financing for energy efficiency retrofits, acquired One Maritime Plaza, a seven-story office building in Toledo, OH. The building, currently...
One Orlando Centre Showcase Project
Partner: Parkway Properties
Sector: Commercial
Parkway Properties was able to achieve annual energy savings of 18% and reduce energy costs by almost $67,000 through chiller replacements and upgrading the building automation system.
Orness Plaza Showcase Project
Partner: The Economic Development Authority of the City of Mankato, MN
Sector: Multifamily
The Orness Plaza is a 7-story, 101-unit apartment building located in Mankato, Minnesota. Originally constructed in 1971, it is primarily home to an elderly and disabled population. The 98 one-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom units are arranged around an...
Palisades Office Park Showcase Project
Partner: Shorenstein Properties LLC
Sector: Commercial
Palisades Office Park is a four building office complex located on a 23-acre park-like setting, constructed between 1981 and 1991. The office complex features a four-acre lake used for irrigation, a comprehensive recycling program, and existing...
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. In addition to the residential units, the entire first floor is common area space which includes a...
Pennzoil Place Showcase Project
Partner: Transwestern
Sector: Commercial
Pennzoil Place is a two tower office building of 34 and 36 floors, and includes a large atrium joining the two towers. The building was designed by American architect Phillip Johnson, and was originally constructed in 1973. In 2009, the owner,...
Philadelphia Public Safety Services Campus and Central Utility Plant Showcase Project
Partner: Philadelphia, PA
Sector: Local Government
The Public Safety Services Campus (PSSC) rehabilitation project is being designed to meet LEED® Silver standards. The existing complex of buildings assembled at 4601 Market Street in West Philadelphia will be renovated into a state-of-the-art...
Pier 1 Energy Efficiency Upgrade Showcase Project
Partner: Prologis
Sector: Commercial
In 2012 Prologis launched an energy efficiency upgrade project at Pier 1 with a goal to reduce energy use by 20% and demonstrate Prologis’ commitment to leading by example. The Pier 1 energy efficiency project is expected to demonstrate not...
Plumley Village Showcase Project
Partner: The Community Builders, Inc.
Sector: Multifamily
Plumley Village in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a vibrant, Section 8 housing development that is home to 430 diverse families. The development consists of 15 three-story apartment buildings and a 16-story high rise, owned and managed by...
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. Annually between $320,000 and $400,000 was spent on heating....
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. In 2011, the company implemented an innovative system that captures...
Project Luke Showcase Project
Partner: Starbucks Coffee Company
Sector: Commercial
The new Augusta plant will be Starbucks’ fifth manufacturing facility in the United States and the company’s first owned and operated facility in the world to produce soluble products such as VIA® Ready Brew, ingredients for...
Public Works Energy Reduction Demonstration Project Showcase Project
Partner: Margate, FL
Sector: Local Government
Built in 1994 and owned by the City of Margate, the Public Works building is a government facility with offices, meeting rooms, a garage, wood shop, kitchen, locker rooms, and storage. The Public Works Energy Reduction Demonstration Project is a...
Randolph Community College Showcase Project
Partner: State of North Carolina
Sectors: State Government, Education
Randolph Community College (RCC) is a public, two-year academic institution for higher education located in the State of North Carolina. The College purchased an abandoned furniture warehouse next to the campus and transformed it into a state-of...
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. Named in...
Richard T. Castro Building Showcase Project
Partner: Denver, CO
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
The Richard T. Castro Building was built in 1998 and encompasses approximately 307,000 square feet. This general office and public service building houses over 800 employees and is primarily occupied by the City of Denver's Department of...
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. The 15 month...
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, NC. The facility not...
Saint Thomas Hospital Showcase Project
Partner: Ascension
Sector: Commercial
Saint Thomas Hospital, a 541-bed acute care facility constructed in 1974, is part of Saint Thomas Health in Nashville, Tennessee, Ascension's four-hospital system. The energy efficiency strategy for Saint Thomas Hospital began in June...
Sanford-Kimpton Building Showcase Project
Partner: Columbia, MO
Sectors: State Government, Local Government
The Sanford-Kimpton Building, where the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is currently located, actually used to be a grocery store. Nowells, a family owned and operated grocery store, opened its first store in Columbia in...
Self-Managed EPC – Barney Ford Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver, CO
Sector: Multifamily
Managed by the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) and located in downtown Denver, Barney Ford Heights is an 81-unit apartment building providing subsidized housing to its residents. Built in 1962 the 8-story building was operated for 38 years with...
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
Sectors: State Government, Local Government
The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers is one of the premier convention hotels in Chicago, with 1,214 guest rooms and 120,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including a 40,000 square foot ballroom (the largest hotel ballroom in the...
Shute Park Library Showcase Project
Partner: Hillsboro, OR
Sectors: State Government, Local Government
The City of Hillsboro owns and operates the Shute Park Library, which is one of fourteen Washington County Cooperative Services member libraries that share a countywide collection of almost two million items. The building is situated to the north...
Sister Cities Municipal Parking Garage Showcase Project
Partner: Rochester, NY
Sector: Multifamily
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.
Partner: Best Buy
Sector: Commercial
Before skylights, dimmable lighting and the Enterprise Energy Management system, Best Buy had 400 watt metal halides and no immediate way of knowing if the lighting or heating/cooling systems were working as designed.
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Smart Labs Initiative/Natural Sciences II Showcase Project
Partner: University of California, Irvine
Sectors: Commercial, 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, TN plant through two major initiatives: 1) the construction of a 1 megawatt (MW) solar farm; and 2) a robust energy management program, which includes...
South Bay Galleria Showcase Project
Partner: Forest City Realty Trust
Sector: Commercial
The South Bay Galleria is a 900,000 square foot, three-story enclosed retail shopping center with over 140 specialty shops, a food court, restaurants and a movie theater. Built in 1985, the mall is located approximately 10 miles from the coast,...
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. All buildings at the South Euclid, OH...
Southside Service Center Showcase Project
Partner: Fort Worth, TX
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
Opened in 1987, the Southside Service Center provides facilities for portions of the City’s Equipment Services, Code Compliance, and Transportation & Public Works departments. The multi-building campus totals roughly 63,000 sq. ft., the...
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...
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
Sunny Hill is a full service senior care/rehabilitation facility owned and operated by Will County, serving 24 townships. This 238 bed, 131,400 square foot skilled nursing facility provides services 24 hours per day, seven days per week to support...
Super 8 Ukiah Hotel Showcase Project
Partner: Wyndham Worldwide
Sector: Commercial
The Super 8 Ukiah is in Mendocino County in northwestern California, a county known for its wineries and farms with organic and sustainable practices. The Super 8 is the only sustainability-certified hotel...
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 Berglund Center Showcase Project
Partner: Roanoke, VA
Sectors: State Government, Local Government
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Berglund Center is an entertainment and convention center with a performing arts theater, coliseum, exhibit hall, special events center, and office space. The 390,000 square foot facility is owned by the...
The Commons at Imperial Hotel Showcase Project
Partner: Columbia Residential and National Church Residences
Sector: Multifamily
After a comprehensive historic and sustainable renovation, the 104-year-old Imperial Hotel reopened as The Commons at Imperial Hotel. Columbia Residential and National Church Residences purchased the hotel in 2012 in an effort to save the historic...
The Landing Apartments Showcase Project
Partner: Aeon
Sector: Multifamily
Following successful completion of a multi-building, multifamily development on the western edge of Chaska, the City approached Aeon with a new development opportunity aimed at addressing the need for affordable senior housing. Located adjacent...
The Lofts at Marie McGuire Showcase Project
Partner: San Antonio Housing Authority
Sector: Multifamily
Marie McGuire is a 63 unit, six story mid-rise located in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Built in 1924 and originally called the Ogilvie Building, it is a downtown architectural gem. The San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) purchased and...
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
Set in New Orleans, built by the Colored Knights of Pythias in 1909 and owned by Andrew Jackson Higgins during World War II, the Pythian is a building with a rich and inspired past. The historic building has been vacant since 2000 and this energy...
The Rose Building Showcase Project
Partner: Houston, TX
Sectors: Local Government, State Government
The Rose Building is a two story medical office facility built in 1986. The building includes a 20,000 square feet breast cancer diagnostic center, a 7,000 square foot outpatient surgery center and 4,000 square feet of office spaces. When it came...
Tomsich Pathology Laboratories Showcase Project
Partner: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Sector: Commercial
Cleveland Clinic Tomsich Pathology Laboratories is a new expansion building for the Robert J. Tomsich Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute (RT-PLMI). RT-PLMI is among the largest volume hospital labs in the U.S. The lab offers state-of-the...
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. UTRC focuses on advancements in the...
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 (EEMs). Twenty-four EEMs were...
Vista del Mar Commons Palms Showcase Project
Partner: Housing Authority of City of San Buenaventura, CA
Sector: Multifamily
The Vista del Mar Commons Palms Property is seven stories tall and contains 75 affordable units. Routine maintenance and upgrades have made the building very efficient for its age, having been built in 1963. Particularly, a proactive approach to...
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. The TIL property is an affordable housing project...
Walgreens Retail Pharmacy Showcase Project
Partner: Walgreens Co.
Sector: Commercial
Walgreens’ Goodyear, Arizona retail pharmacy opened in November 2012. It is a single story, commercial building with a one lane drive-thru pharmacy. The site is an out parcel of a larger center that followed green building guidelines in its...
Warwick SRO Showcase Project
Partner: Community Housing Partners
Sector: Multifamily
The Warwick is an historic, four-story brick façade structure originally constructed in 1883. Fire destroyed most of the original structure in 1960. The first renovation, an adaptive re-use, was performed in 1995. CHP transformed the remaining...
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 is a state-operated local education agency (LEA) governed by an independent, business-led Board of Trustees serving six districts. It was selected to undergo an energy efficiency upgrade...
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%.