Flex Your Power Case Study: City of Visalia
An Effective Practice
Description
In March 2000, Invensys Building Systems helped the City of Visalia conserve energy through audits, planning and implementation of energy projects. In early 2001, the city began three major projects: 1) Upgrade the HVAC systems, 2) replace the majority of its lighting and 3) install LEDs in the city traffic lights. The city received rebates from Southern California Edison (SCE) - $35,000 for the new HVAC system and $236,464 for the LED traffic lights. Thus far, Visalia has saved $143,185 in energy costs. Invensys Building Systems continues to monitor and maintain the changes.
Goal / Mission
The goal of these projects is to conserve energy and to reduce energy costs.
Results / Accomplishments
The following financial savings are based on projected estimates. The net present value of energy savings for 10 years is $1,263,889 with savings escalating 4 percent a year. The net present value of the HVAC retrofit for10 years of energy savings is $67,015. The net present value of the lighting retrofit for 10 years of energy savings is $517,388. The net present value of the LED retrofit for 10 years of energy savings is $679,537.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
City of Visalia
Primary Contact
Britt Fussel, Engineering & Transportation Services Manager
315 E. Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4331
bfussel@ci.visalia.ca.us
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us
315 E. Acequia Avenue
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 713-4331
bfussel@ci.visalia.ca.us
http://www.ci.visalia.ca.us
Topics
Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
Organization(s)
City of Visalia
Source
Flex Your Power Efficiency Partnership
Date of publication
2006
Date of implementation
2000
Location
Visalia, CA