Overview
Contractor: Constellation NewEnergy, Inc.
Estimated Project Cost: $26,619,354
Estimated Annual Cost savings: $1,400,000
Annual savings:
- Electricity (kWh) - 5,749,662
- Natural gas (therms) – 482,621
- Water usage (gallons) - 2,507,364
- CO2 (metric tons) - 4,963
Project goals:
Beyond an ambitious set of energy, water and greenhouse gas reduction goals, this project will also:
- Address deferred maintenance issues
- Improve student learning environments
- Optimize facility operations
- Showcase the University’s commitment to becoming an agent for change both on campus and across the broader community of this Massachusetts Gateway City
Project features
- Lighting upgrades and daylighting
- Comprehensive HVAC upgrades, including boilers and chillers
- New energy management system
- High efficiency motors and variable speed drives
- Solar photovoltaic (PV) carport
- Solar thermal