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April 15, 2016
Horsham Township Energy Assessment: Township LibraryOn behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Horsham Township Library Building. The Horsham Township Library Building (28,000 ft2) is a modern, one-story building constructed in 2004, and is occupied 65 hours per week. PES performed a general walkthrough of the Horsham Township library and an analysis of the library’s stack lighting……
April 15, 2016
Upper Darby Township Energy Assessment: Township Administration BuildingOn behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Upper Darby Administration Building. The Upper Darby Township administration building (45,034 ft2) is a 1929 heavy masonry block building with offices, conference rooms, a large hearing room, a parking garage, and storage space. It is typically occupied about 50 hours per week. PES evaluated……
April 15, 2016
Horsham Township Energy Assessment: Police BuildingOn behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Horsham Township Police Building. The Horsham Township Police Building (13,800 ft2) is a modern, one-story building constructed in 2009. The building uses an energy intensive “reheat” system for summertime dehumidification, which is a conventional technology that requires a significant……
April 15, 2016
Cheltenham Township Energy Assessment: Township Administration BuildingOn behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Cheltenham Township Administration Building. PES evaluated the building’s HVAC, lighting, and envelope for opportunities to save energy at this building. PES identified significant opportunities to improve and upgrade the building’s steam heating system. Additional recommendations…
April 15, 2016
Bristol Township Energy Assessment: Township Administration Building and Pump StationsOn behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Bristol Township Administration Building. The Bristol Township administration building (32,160 ft2) is a multi-use facility housing administrative offices, as well as the police department, a community meeting room, and a large storage area. The primary finding is lack of control over……
April 15, 2016
Upper Darby Township Energy Assessment: Senior CenterOn behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed a walkthrough inerior lighting evaluation of the Upper Darby Township Senior Center . The Upper Darby Township Senior Center 15,234 ft2) is a one-story facility comprising an open seating and activity area, a large high-bay gymnasium with attached fitness and game rooms, administrative offices,…
April 15, 2016
Phoenixville Borough Energy Assessment: Civic CenterOn behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Phoenixville Borough Civic Center. The Phoenixville Borough Civic Center (estimated at 32,160 ft2) is a multiuse recreational facility with an attached high-bay gymnasium constructed in 1908. PES identified a three-step strategy to improve operational control and efficiency of the buildings……
April 15, 2016
Lansdowne Borough Energy Assessment: Borough HallOn behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Lansdowne Borough Hall/Police Building. The Lansdowne Borough Hall/Police Building (10,301 ft2) built in 1903 is a multi-use facility containing the township’s administrative offices, council meeting room, and police department. PES analyzed the building’s HVAC system and building envelope……
April 15, 2016
Towamencin Township Energy Assessment: Township Administration BuildingOn behalf of the DVRPC Circuit Rider Program Practical Energy Solutions (PES) performed an energy assessment of the Towamencin Township Administration Building. The Towamencin Township administration building (16,068 ft2) is a multiuse facility containing offices, a Council meeting space, and storage. The building is a renovated barn that opened in 2000 and is typically occupied between 40 and 45 hours……
January 13, 2011
Energy Efficient Traffic Signals and StreetlightsLocal governments provide outdoor lighting of many types, including outdoor area lighting (streets, roadways, parking lots, and pedestrian areas) and traffic signals. The electricity used for these lights can account for a significant portion of a local government’s energy bill. The production of the electricity that powers these lights can be a major source of local government greenhouse…