COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY DIVISION OF MECHANICAL SERVICES
Cabinet for Human Resources Complex
THE PROJECT
The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s energy management information system, nicknamed CEMCS, identified that the CHR Building was significantly underperforming. Utility consumption was at 110-118 kBtu/sq. ft. (approximately $680,000/year).
The Commonwealth saw this building as a prime candidate for energy conservation measures with the additional benefit of addressing comfort issues that had been disturbing occupants.
THE WORK
Paladin first investigated the facility and through energy analysis and sequence modifications identified an approximate $80,000/year savings by revising chilled water pumping strategies and recovering heat from computer room servers.
In addition to the no-cost/low-cost improvements, Paladin recommended several capital projects to further improve the building’s energy efficiency.
Accepted recommendations include:
- Replacement of existing air terminal units;
- Modifications to the outside air and exhaust air equipment;
- Perimeter heat and plenum heater controls improvements; and
- Building pressurization control improvements.
:: CASE STUDIES ::
FedEx Freight Facility
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Centralized Lab
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Berea Natural Sciences & Health Building
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Belknap Residence Hall Phase I
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4th Street Live!
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Danforth Hall and Kettering Hall
Discover Danforth and Kettering Halls at Berea College, where innovative design and sustainable construction earned LEED Silver certification and achieved a remarkable 48.1% reduction in water use.
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