Salem State University – Energy Performance Contract

Comprehensive energy performance contract to include lighting, energy management systems, and water conservation.

Overview

Contractor: Constellation NewEnergy, Inc.
Cost: $10,500,000
Annual Cost Savings: $570,000

Annual savings:

• Electricity (kWh) – 3.1 million
• Natural gas (therms) – 23,600
• Water (gallons) – 3.75 million
• CO2 (metric tons) – 1,700

Project goals:

• Make Salem State more energy efficient
• Improve control of lighting, and heating
• Replace aging HVAC equipment
• Improve ice rink efficiency and conditions

Project features

• Lighting upgrades and controls
• Energy management systems
• Domestic hot water heater replacement
• High efficiency gas boiler installation
• New ice rink floor and mechanical systems
• Low-E Ceiling for ice rink