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State of Delaware - Carvel State Office Building

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Carvel State Office Building

Showcase Project: State of Delaware

Location

Wilmington, DE

Project Size

302,250 Square Feet

Financial Overview

Project Cost $5,960,000

Annual Energy Use (Source EUI)

Baseline
(2011)
259 kBtu/sq. ft.
Expected
(2014)
182 kBtu/sq. ft.
Actual
COMING SOON

Expected
Energy Savings:

30%

Annual Energy Cost

Baseline
(2011)
$593,000
Expected
(2014)
$369,000
Actual
COMING SOON

Expected
Savings:

$225,000



Background

Driven by the energy conservation requirements of Executive Order 18, the Carvel State Office Building was selected as one of Delaware’s state performance contract projects. Previously untouched by other State efficiency efforts, this facility presents a unique opportunity to implement both larger scale energy conservation measures (ECMs) such has heavy mechanical systems alongside standard water saving and lighting measures.

Background

By using an energy services company (ESCO), the State is confident that Carvel will be able to generate guaranteed savings, serving as an ideal showcase facility. The project is expected to result in savings of 7,545,904 site kBtu per year (equivalent to 23,224,647 source kBtu) and 30% of the building’s baseline energy consumption. In addition, the expected annual cost savings are $225,000.

Solutions

The construction phase of the performance contract began in May 2012 and is anticipated to last through March 2013. As such, this project will focus first on implementing low-/no-cost energy ECMs beginning in November 2012 before investing in initiatives requiring more substantial long-term capital investments. Those initiatives requiring more substantial long-term capital investments will be implemented beginning in November 2012.

Solutions

Overall, the State plans to introduce 12 ECMs ranging from water and lighting improvements to heaving mechanical equipment such as HVAC improvements.

The following is a list of planned energy efficiency initiatives to be implemented at the Carvel State Office Building:

  • Energy efficient lighting for 3,000 bulbs by retrofitting fixtures, downsizing from T12 to T8 lamps and upgrading to LED exit signs: Savings $84,384
  • Lighting controls such as the installation of 400 occupancy sensors in bathrooms, mechanical rooms and perimeter offices most impacted by direct sunlight and intermittent use: Savings $8,774
  • Building automation system upgrades establishing control sequences of: demand ventilation, night setback for unoccupied spaces, morning warm-up/cool-down and chilled/hot water temperature optimization. Also consists of testing and balancing HVAC equipment: Savings $39,368
  • Cooling tower optimization including the installation of three variable frequency drives on cooling tower fans and three pulse power conditioning systems: Savings $5,470
  • Premium efficiency motor installation for eight motors: Savings $1,116
  • Insulated hot water piping for 11th floor mechanical room: Savings $1,066
  • Variable volume piping featuring variable frequency drives on the condensing water system and automatic isolation valves on 10 air handlers and 153 core heat pumps: Savings $45,279
  • ENERGY STAR transformers to replace seven standard models: Savings $4,846
  • Heat pump replacement of 613 original perimeter pumps with high efficiency equivalents: Savings $30,652
  • Roof-mounted 10kW photovoltaic system, expanding existing system for a total of 20kW: Savings $1,517
  • Water Conservation to include the installation of 55 bathroom aerators: Savings $2,279

Other Benefits

The State of Delaware is pursuing LEED Silver certification in 2013. In addition, an ENERGY STAR rating of 81 is expected at the conclusion of the project.