From: Hot Topic
University Upgrades at a Glance
Since energy savings tracking
began in November 2000, the University of Utah has saved $6.6 million in energy
costs. In fact, the amount is $400,000 more than projected for a project that
was originally valued at $39 million, and paid for with the future utility
savings financial model as offered by Chevron Energy Solutions.
The cogeneration unit described in
the article was the sixth phase of a comprehensive energy performance contract
that provided energy conservation improvements to 81 buildings, plus chillers
and cooling towers.
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Almost 68,000 light fixtures were
upgraded, plus 82 variable-frequency drives for HVAC systems, 95
energy-efficient motors, and 400 fume hoods. The campus also gained three new
chillers and two new cooling towers.
For water conservation, 600
low-flow toilet replacements were installed and low-flow aerators were added to
sinks. Even faulty radiator valves were repaired. Total water savings over two
years came to 11.6 million cubic feet.
September-October 2008
From: Hot Topic
University Upgrades at a Glance
Since energy savings tracking
began in November 2000, the University of Utah has saved $6.6 million in energy
costs. In fact, the amount is $400,000 more than projected for a project that
was originally valued at $39 million, and paid for with the future utility
savings financial model as offered by Chevron Energy Solutions.
The cogeneration unit described in
the article was the sixth phase of a comprehensive energy performance contract
that provided energy conservation improvements to 81 buildings, plus chillers
and cooling towers.
Almost 68,000 light fixtures were
upgraded, plus 82 variable-frequency drives for HVAC systems, 95
energy-efficient motors, and 400 fume hoods. The campus also gained three new
chillers and two new cooling towers.
For water conservation, 600
low-flow toilet replacements were installed and low-flow aerators were added to
sinks. Even faulty radiator valves were repaired. Total water savings over two
years came to 11.6 million cubic feet.