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Campus re-commissioning studies at Gold, Porter andÌýUMC are currently underway.ÌýBy working with Xcel Energy and Engineering Economics Inc., Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder is taking advantage of rebates to fund not only the studies, butÌýthe implementation of identified measures.ÌýAdditional facilitiesÌýover the next three years are planned in an effort to optimizeÌýexisting building’s performance.

Gold and Porter Biosciences

Gold and Porter were selected in 2015 to undergo a complete re-commissioning study to address operational concerns and energy efficiency.ÌýA thirdÌýparty commissioning vendor was selected and has worked closely with campus engineering and the controls shop to complete the study.ÌýThrough rebates provided by Xcel, the cost for the commissioning study will be subsidized with incentives, and the measures identified may qualify for additional rebate funds to cover the cost of implementation.ÌýThe final reports for each building are expected by the end of the year.

University Memorial Center

A re-commissioning project was conducted for the University Memorial Center (UMC) as part of the Xcel program to reduce electrical demand and consumptionÌýand to reduce natural gas consumption.ÌýThe report identified low cost / no cost improvement measures and estimated the savings potential for implementing these measures.ÌýMeasures identified included upgrades to the existing controls system and programming, actuator repairs, valve operation, terminal unit upgrades, and major equipment modifications.ÌýIdentified annual cost savings wereÌýestimated to total over $102,000 with a payback of less than 1.4 years.

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