UMass Lowell - Energy Design Build

This project addresses an ambitious set of energy, water and greenhouse gas reduction goals.

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

Additional Resources

Project RFP