ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
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City of Kingston Energy Performance Contract
client:
City of Kingston
location:
Kingston, New York
Project Scope of Service and Status The City of Kingston entered into an agreement with Wendel to perform an energy performance contract that included energy and operational efficiency improvements at 25 of the City facilities including: City Hall, the police station, the various full time and volunteer fire stations, neighborhood and community centers, city maintenance facilities and the wastewater plant. The Facility Improvement Measures recommended for the City include: - High Efficiency Lighting and Lighting Controls - High Efficiency Outdoor Building Lighting - Installation of Infrared Heating Systems - Energy Management and HVAC Controls Upgrades - Boiler Replacements - Steam System Upgrades - Window Upgrades - Overhead Door Replacements - Improvements to the Building Envelope Wendel also replaced Traffic Lights throughout the City with High Efficiency LED Lights and upgraded Traffic Light Controllers. In addition, at the wastewater plant, various process related systems that were old and failing were replaced providing additional operational and efficiency savings. The improvements at the wastewater plant include: - Ultraviolet Disinfection System Upgrade - Sludge Pump and Motor Upgrades - Solids Handling System Upgrades - Odor Control System - Digester Mixing System - Belt Press Upgrades Wendel also assisted the City in obtaining a reduced interest loan (for the first 1 million borrowed) through the NYSERDA Energy Smart Low Interest Loan Program and incentives through the NYSERDA CIP Programs. Energy Use and Costs Prior to Implementation Consumption: 3,824,162 kWh, 128,546 mmBtu (fossil fuel) annually Cost: $610,315 annually Guaranteed Annual Energy and Cost Savings Consumption Savings: 1,099,906 kWh, 2,999 mmBtu (fossil fuel) annually Cost Savings: $148,396 annually Project Status: Project is currently in construction.