62% Energy Savings for GSA Courthouse
Though only 14 years old, a GSA-run federal building had costly and inefficient lighting, both inside and out, including a 55,000 SF green space and 83,000 SF of hardscape parking
Asset Facts
Date Built 2002
Square Feet 316,000 Building / 138,000 Outdoors Asset Type Federal Building and Courthouse
Project Facts
Annual Energy Savings 107,450 kWh
Annual Energy Reduction 62%
Annual Cost Savings $12,863
Gross Investment $193,118 Rebates $9,520 Rebates as % of Total Project Cost 4.9 Net Investment $183,598 Net Payback 14.2 years
ROI: 7%
Energy Savings 62%
Annual lighting energy usage reduced by 62%
First year guaranteed savings confirmed by formal measurement and verification
10 year guaranteed energy savings of $143,400
~$10K annual O&M savings can be realized by the customer
Challenge
In order to not disrupt the court’s business, we focused on only one courtroom at a time, scheduling work for holidays and weekends, allowing judges and other agencies in the building to maintain their planned court schedules. To reach the cupola lighting, we built, disassembled, and rebuilt a 30’ scaffolding in each courtroom
Our Solution
The project was delivered on time, within budget, and caused no unforeseen problems during the installation process. GreenGen performed the following:
Conducted an on-site survey and Investment Grade Audit of lighting at the courthouse; coordinated with facility engineers and city administrators
Reviewed the proposed lighting spectrum content with the US Marshalls and Federal Protective Services to ensure infrared lighting levels were sufficient for surveillance camera operation
Engineered site-specific photometric plans in conjunction with courthouse on-site personnel and GSA requirements for energy efficient LED lighting upgrades
Designed and provided demonstration of decorative lighting solutions before installing the approved design
Used the GreenGen secured rebates to upgrade the 44 utility room fixtures to LED tubes
