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City of Rochester Energy Efficiency Performance Contract
The City of Rochester has undertaken a program of comprehensive energy efficiency improvements citywide, to be completed in 2007.
The City contracted with Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) to evaluate the community’s facilities and provide the engineering work. JCI focused on the 20 city buildings and traffic signals. Rochester Public Utilities provided energy savings calculations.
The $5.6 investment in improvements was financed through a lease-purchase agreement amortized over 12 years. The payments on the lease-purchase agreement are offset by savings in energy and operational costs over the 12 years. Annual utility savings were projected to be $502,000 and operational savings to be $102,000 per year. (The city did not allow a calculation for inflation of energy costs in the proposal; energy rates have increased, so the savings are actually greater than projected.)
Project Overview:
Total Project Cost $5,600,000
12 Year Agreement
20 City Buildings and Traffic Signals
Currently under Construction, final completion in summer 2007
Annual Utility Savings $502,000
Annual Operational Savings $102,000
Rebates $300,000
Energy Conservation Measures Provided:
Addressed 20 Buildings : Lighting, Temperature Controls, Water Upgrades, Building Envelope upgrades
Traffic Signal Upgrades
Steam Trap Repair
Boiler Replacements
Building Automation Systems
Ice Arena Dehumidification, energy recovery & ceilings
Variable speed drives, high efficiency motors & pumps
Fire alarm & security upgrades
On-Going Services to be Provided by JCI:
Training
Maintenance Services
Remote Monitoring
Performance Guarantees
Contact: Mr. Dale Martinson, Director of Finance
(507) 328-2861