North Carolina Governor Easley Releases Energy Efficiency Grant Recipients

Energy Bill Savings Will Pay Projects’ Costs In Less Than Two Years

4/8/2008 -- Raleigh - North Carolina Governor Mike Easley today released the recipients of the state’s first Energy Efficiency Reserve Fund grants to implement 58 power-saving projects at 10 state agencies, 15 University of North Carolina campuses and six community colleges. The $5 million being spent on the projects will save about $3.2 million a year in utility costs. The energy saved is equal to the amount needed to power 4,028 homes for a year.

''These are effective and creative energy-saving initiatives that can quickly be put into place and just as quickly reap rewards,'' Easley said. ''These projects provide substantial savings that will help control the amount of taxpayer dollars spent on energy and help make sure we are not squandering natural resources.''

The governor made the announcement at the 5th Annual North Carolina Sustainable Energy Conference. The grants are administered by the State Energy Office.

More than 200 proposals were reviewed by the Energy Office and the State Construction Office to come up with the best. Three of the 58 projects awarded grant funds call for improvements to boiler efficiency in the state departments of Correction, Health and Human Services, and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention facilities. By spending $445,000 on the improvements, savings of $532,000 are expected in the same year. Not only will these facilities be improved, but in less than a year these projects will more than pay for themselves, to the tune of $87,000. While not every project boasts that kind of return, they all provide substantial savings to help make sure every taxpayer dollar is wisely spent.

North Carolina State House of Representatives Speaker Joe Hackney helped establish the grants.

> A complete list of the projects follows. For more information, go to the web site of the State Energy Office at: www.energync.net

Energy Efficiency Reserve Fund Recipient Projects

Department of Administration
Downtown State Government Water Conservation
-- Estimated Cost: $150,000
-- Annual Savings: $15,000
Many plumbing fixtures in the downtown complex are outdated and use large amounts of water. This project will replace older plumbing fixtures with modern as well as add low-flow fixtures.

SBI Lab Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $135,000
-- Annual Savings: $84,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods. The lab ventilation requirements will be analyzed and adjusted to comply with health and safety standards and reduce energy consumption.

History Museum Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $115,000
-- Annual Savings: $71,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

Downtown Steam Trap Replacement
-- Estimated Cost: $25,000
-- Annual Savings: $33,000
Steam trap failure is a common cause of energy waste. Steam traps throughout the campus heating system will be inspected, and failed traps will be replaced.

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Eady Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $60,000
-- Annual Savings: $37,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

Department of Commerce
N.C. State Ports Lighting Fixture Upgrades
-- Estimated Cost: $150,000
-- Annual Savings: $30,000
Several warehouse buildings at the Wilmington and Morehead City State Ports have outdated lighting systems that will be upgraded to modern, energy efficient lighting systems.

Department of Correction
Boiler Efficiency and Steam Trap Replacement Statewide
-- Estimated Cost: $120,000
-- Annual Savings: $160,000
There is potential for improved boiler efficiency throughout the State, particularly at the larger institutions such as McCain Hospital, Central Prison, Women’s Prison and Western Youth Institution. Steam traps throughout the sites will be inspected, and failed traps will be replaced.

Five Correctional Administration Buildings Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $410,000
-- Annual Savings: $256,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods. Sites include Craven, Polk, Hyde, Pamlico and Warren.

Department of Crime Control and Public Safety
National Guard Armory Boiler Efficiency and Water Heaters
-- Estimated Cost: $125,000
-- Annual Savings: $41,000
There is potential for improved boiler efficiency in armories statewide. Several armories need water heaters, as the boilers are forced to operate year-round to provide hot water for showers, which is extremely inefficient.

Department of Cultural Resources

Roanoke Island Festival Park Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $25,000
-- Annual Savings: $15,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Roanoke Island and Fort Fisher Aquariums Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $90,000
-- Annual Savings: $56,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

NC Zoo Education Center Energy Efficient Lighting Project
-- Estimated Cost: $115,000
-- Annual Savings: $23,000
This project will convert inefficient lighting with T12 lamps and magnetic ballasts to more efficient T8 lamps and electronic ballasts.

Water Quality Lab Pilot Fume Hood Retrofit
-- Estimated Cost: $15,000
-- Annual Savings: $5,000
A low-flow fume hood will be installed as a prototype project to confirm the feasibility of converting other hoods around the state.

Department of Health and Human Services
Boiler Efficiency and Steam Trap Replacement Statewide
-- Estimated Cost: $200,000
-- Annual Savings: $266,000
There is potential for improved boiler efficiency throughout the State, particularly at the larger institutions such as Umstead Hospital, Dorothea Dix, Broughton Hospital, Caswell Center, Western School for the Deaf, Black Mountain Center and the Governor Morehead School. Steam traps throughout the sites will be inspected, and failed traps will be replaced.

Dorothea Dix Chiller Plant Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $150,000
-- Annual Savings: $93,000
The chiller plant shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the plant to the original designed efficiency or better. Chilled water temperature, pressure and flow settings will be adjusted to improve efficiency.

Western School for the Deaf Summer Boiler
-- Estimated Cost: $80,000
-- Annual Savings: $26,000
The boilers serving the campus are oversized for summer operation. A small boiler will be installed to supply domestic hot water during the summer months.

Longleaf Condensate Recovery
-- Estimated Cost: $15,000
-- Annual Savings: $5,000
The condensate water from air handling unit coils will be recovered and reused in another heating, ventilation and air conditioning process such as cooling tower make-up.

Broughton Hospital Replacement of Exit Lights
-- Estimated Cost: $50,000
-- Annual Savings: $8,000
The existing incandescent exit lights will be replaced with LED technology.

Caswell Center Chiller Plant Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $35,000
-- Annual Savings: $21,000
The chiller plant shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the plant to the original designed efficiency or better. Chilled water temperature, pressure and flow settings will be adjusted to improve efficiency.

Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Boiler Efficiency Improvements Statewide
-- Estimated Cost: $125,000
-- Annual Savings: $166,000
There is potential for improved boiler efficiency throughout the state.

Department of Transportation
Century Center Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning and Plumbing Upgrades
-- Estimated Cost: $150,000
-- Annual Savings: $15,000
The plumbing fixtures are outdated and use large amounts of water. This project will replace older plumbing fixtures with modern, low-flow fixtures. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning equipment and controls will be upgraded for energy efficiency.

Oliva Raney Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $40,000
-- Annual Savings: $25,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

Appalachian State University
Broyhill Inn and Conference Center Lighting Replacement
-- Estimated Cost: $15,000
-- Annual Savings: $3,000
This project will convert outdated lighting with modern energy efficient lighting systems.

CAP Science Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $90,000
-- Annual Savings: $56,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods. The lab ventilation requirements will be analyzed and adjusted to comply with health and safety standards and reduce energy consumption.

IG Greer Lighting Replacement
-- Estimated Cost: $15,000
-- Annual Savings: $3,000
This project will convert outdated lighting with modern energy efficient lighting systems.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hooker Lab Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $100,000
-- Annual Savings: $62,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods. The lab ventilation requirements will be analyzed and adjusted to comply with health and safety standards and reduce energy consumption.

Saunders Hall Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $50,000
-- Annual Savings: $31,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

Kerr Hall Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $60,000
-- Annual Savings: $37,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Fretwell Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $150,000
-- Annual Savings: $93,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

Storrs Building Waterside Economizer
-- Estimated Cost: $45,000
-- Annual Savings: $5,000
A heat exchanger will be provided to use the cooling tower instead of the chiller to provide cooling in winter months.

Elizabeth City State University
Thorpe Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $55,000
-- Annual Savings: $34,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

East Carolina University
Science Building and Chiller Plant Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $200,000
-- Annual Savings: $125,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods. The lab ventilation requirements will be analyzed and adjusted to comply with health and safety standards and reduce energy consumption. The chiller plant shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the plant to the original designed efficiency or better. Chilled water temperature, pressure and flow settings will be adjusted to improve efficiency.

Fayetteville State University
Health and PE Bldg. Energy Upgrades
-- Estimated Cost: $105,000
-- Annual Savings: $45,000
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning equipment and controls will be upgraded for energy efficiency.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Music Building RetroCommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $50,000
-- Annual Savings: $31,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

LED Exit Lights and Radiator Valves
-- Estimated Cost: $15,000
-- Annual Savings: $5,000
Exit lights will be upgraded to LED technology. Automatic radiator valves will be installed to prevent radiators from over heating.

NC A&T State University
General Classroom Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $75,000
-- Annual Savings: $46,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

New Science Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $85,000
-- Annual Savings: $53,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods. The lab ventilation requirements will be analyzed and adjusted to comply with health and safety standards and reduce energy consumption.

North Carolina Central University>
New School of Education Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $80,000
-- Annual Savings: $50,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

Science and Technology Building Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $105,000
-- Annual Savings: $65,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods. The lab ventilation requirements will be analyzed and adjusted to comply with health and safety standards and reduce energy consumption.

North Carolina School of the Arts
Gray Bldg Energy Efficiency
-- Estimated Cost: $120,000
-- Annual Savings: $40,000
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning equipment and controls will be upgraded for energy efficiency.

North Carolina School of Science and Math
Bryan Center Water Saving Toilets
-- Estimated Cost: $65,000
-- Annual Savings: $6,000
The plumbing fixtures are outdated and use large amounts of water. This project will replace older plumbing fixtures with modern, low-flow fixtures.

Gymnasium Water Conservation Fixtures
-- Estimated Cost: $15,000
-- Annual Savings: $2,000
The plumbing fixtures are outdated and use large amounts of water. This project will replace older plumbing fixtures with modern, low-flow fixtures.

Gymnasium Energy Efficient Lighting Project -- Estimated Cost: $15,000
-- Annual Savings: $3,000
This project will convert outdated lighting with modern energy efficient lighting systems.

North Carolina State University
Boiler Efficiency Improvements
-- Estimated Cost: $30,000
-- Annual Savings: $40,000
There is potential for improved boiler efficiency in several outlying buildings on campus.

Partners III HEATING, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $85,000
-- Annual Savings: $53,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods. The lab ventilation requirements will be analyzed and adjusted to comply with health and safety standards and reduce energy consumption.

Schaub Hall Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $100,000
-- Annual Savings: $62,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods. The lab ventilation requirements will be analyzed and adjusted to comply with health and safety standards and reduce energy consumption.

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Oxendine Science Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $75,000
-- Annual Savings: $46,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods. The lab ventilation requirements will be analyzed and adjusted to comply with health and safety standards and reduce energy consumption.

UNC-TV
IT Room Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Renovations
-- Estimated Cost: $85,000
-- Annual Savings: $70,000
A computer room in this building is served by the central Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system, and requires cooling at all times. This project will install a separate Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system for the computers, allowing the central Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system to setback during unoccupied periods and save energy.

Western Carolina University
HF Robinson Administration Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $80,000
-- Annual Savings: $50,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

New Warehouse Energy Efficient Lighting Project
-- Estimated Cost: $15,000
-- Annual Savings: $3,000
This project will convert outdated lighting with modern energy efficient lighting systems.

Steam Trap Replacement
-- Estimated Cost: $30,000
-- Annual Savings: $40,000
Steam trap failure is a common cause of energy waste. Steam traps throughout the campus heating system will be inspected, and failed traps will be replaced.

Winston-Salem State University
Anderson Center Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $70,000
-- Annual Savings: $43,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

CF Thompson Center Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $80,000
-- Annual Savings: $50,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

Wake Tech Community College
Student Services Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Retrocommissioning
-- Estimated Cost: $150,000
-- Annual Savings: $93,000
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls system shall be modified and repaired as needed to restore the systems to the original designed efficiency or better. Building automation systems shall be programmed for energy efficiency, including adjustment of temperature, pressure and flow settings, and setbacks during unoccupied periods.

Piedmont Community College
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Controls Project
-- Estimated Cost: $120,000
-- Annual Savings: $40,000
This project will upgrade Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning controls for energy efficiency.

Central Carolina Community College
Energy Efficient Lighting Project
-- Estimated Cost: $15,000
-- Annual Savings: $3,000
This project will convert outdated lighting with modern energy efficient lighting systems.

Martin Community College Energy Efficient Lighting Project
-- Estimated Cost: $25,000
-- Annual Savings: $5,000
This project will convert outdated lighting with modern energy efficient lighting systems.

Mitchell Community College
Energy Efficient Measures
-- Estimated Cost: $25,000
-- Annual Savings: $8,000
This project will upgrade Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems for energy conservation.

Central Piedmont Community College
Energy Efficient Measures
-- Estimated Cost: $50,000
-- Annual Savings: $17,000
This project will upgrade Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems for energy conservation.

Source: North Carolina Governor

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