Property Management has implemented a countywide energy management program. The goal of this program is to maintain energy efficient, cost effective and comfortable buildings. This will be accomplished through a Building Automation System (BAS). This system has the capability to control a building's vital functions such as HVAC, card access, closed circuit TV, fire panels and indoor and outdoor area lighting. It will allow us to track energy usage and make sure that energy is used efficiently.
Customer Benefits
- Building temperature controls can be accessible from any county computer within a department.
- Indoor air quality features will be controlled and recorded to provide documentation of air quality conditions.
- Energy cost will be reduced or avoided once a sustainable energy plan is implemented.
- Building lighting patterns will be improved to enhance a better and productive work environment.
Energy Saving Tip of the Month
Use fans during the summer to create a wind chill effect that will make your home more comfortable. If you use air conditioning, a ceiling fan will allow you to raise the thermostat setting about 4°F with no reduction in comfort.
For more tips check out the U.S Department of Energy, Energy Tips page
A CASE STUDY
By ActiveLogix*
Activelogix, LLC is a leading provider of Internet-based enterprise automation solutions.
About New Hanover County
Situated on the “Southern Coast” of North Carolina, New Hanover County is one of 100 counties in the state. Located in the Wilmington metro area on the Cape Fear River, the county is home to over 180,000 people. New Hanover ranks in the top 25 North Carolina counties for growth, and has a history replete with explorers, pirates, American Revolutionary heroes, Civil War battles, blockade runners and early railroads.
During the past five years, New Hanover County has embarked on an impressive series of modernization projects, some involving historic preservation and others bringing state-of-the art controls to a variety of structures, each with their unique challenges.
The Project Goals
• Improve the Building Automation
System interface, and the control and monitoring of the exhibit area temperature and humidity
• Replace the existing pneumatic HVAC
system with up-to-date equipment
• Improve lighting levels and efficiencies
• Provide client with easily achievable,
user-friendly, remote web access to the whole system
• Reduce energy costs while maintaining the comfort and quality of the environment
To read the complete case study click here NHC_ CaseStudy_Final.pd
Case Study 2
By Tridium*
Tridium, a global software and services company, develops and markets a universal software framework targeted at solving the challenges associated with managing smart devices1
To read the complete case study click here Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
Progress Energy Incentives Programs
We have been working with Progress Energy on ways to reduce our energy consumption, along with some good advice on how to reduce our energy use. They also have an incentive program that we have taken advantage of and received rebates for changing out lights, fixtures and energy miser for snack and soda machines. Below are two links that can help you with reducing your energy cost and your carbon footprint in your home.
www.progress-energy.com/shared/stw/index.asp
www.progress-energy.com/heip.
Additional links
State Energy Office
Energy star