Albemarle County (VA)
type: offices, fire stations, courthouse
sector: government
area: 630,000 total sf
location: Charlottesville, Virginia
case study
project summary
EMO was hired to perform an energy audit of five municipal buildings in Albemarle County, VA, with the goal of assisting the County in reducing the total energy consumption by 20%.
specific results:
EMO recommended several measures including solar hot water, HVAC decentralization, chiller replacements, and lighting controls that will reduce County energy consumption by 20% (772,400 kWh and 38,920 therms of gas per year). Recommended reductions by building:
- Projected Cost: $287,000
- Annual Cost Savings $78,000
- Annual Energy Savings: 415,000 KWh
- Annual Energy Savings: 22,000 Therms
- Annual Energy Savings: 202,000 gallons H2O