HBS Solutions, Inc.
Edgewater, MD 21037
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Johns Hopkins University Hillel
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Baltimore, MD
- Status:
- Completed - Apr 2018
- Structure Type:
- School / College / University
References
- Client:
- The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore
Scope Of Work
Project Size: 15,000 GSF
As a pre-approved Retro-Commissioning provider through BGE’s Small Building Tune-Up program, HBS Solutions was able to provide a Turn-Key approach that identified, evaluated, quantified, implemented and verified Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs). The ECMs included in this engagement provided improved operational efficiency and resulted in quick returns on investment. Particular attention was focused on low-cost and operational driven savings as core strategies to energy conservation.
The BGE Small Building Tune-Up (SBTU) process involves four phases: the application, energy study, implementation and verification phase. Financial incentives are provided through the program that cover up to 75% of the total project costs, with a per project cap of $15,000.
The energy study included a Level I Energy Audit, on-site data measurement and Building Automation System analysis. This process provided insight through Hands-On investigation which helped HBS identify operational inefficiencies that were impacted occupancy comfort and energy consumption.
Accomplishments
Energy Conservation Measures Implemented
Optimize HVAC Equipment Operating Schedules
Commissioned & Repair VAV Boxes
Reprogrammed Temperature Set Points
Installed Occupancy Based Control VAV Boxes
Adjusted Unoccupied Heating Set Points
Eliminated Simultaneous Heating & Cooling
Each ECM implemented was monitored through Measurement & Verification procedures in order to measure their effectiveness and document actual Energy Savings.
Total Client Cost Share ($) $3,988
Annual kWh Saved 55,000
Annual Electric Savings $4,950
Payback Period .8 years (9.6 Months)