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114 COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — MAY : JUNE 2016 FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION • SPACED OUT To help make sure that updated sys- tems continue to run at optimal effciency, DFS also incorporated Trane Intelligent Services offerings that paired expertise from a Trane services team with ongoing data monitoring. This process monitors and analyzes data from approximately 100 sub-meters across the DFS asset portfolio, so the facilities team can be informed when systems need attention. Signifcant savings result Once the first phase of the project was complete, measurement after the first year of operation verified that the chang- es saved DFS $1 million on its energy spend — or 36 percent of the utility budget. That savings was even greater than the $800,000 in annual energy savings that Trane guaranteed as a result of the energy audit. Results were so successful that DFS implemented a sec- ond phase of the project and is now considering a third phase of improvements. In total, the department expects to reduce energy consumption by more than 40 percent and save more than $1 million annually. "We are extremely proud of the fact that our energy performance contracts have allowed for good stewardship of taxpayer dollars and signifcant energy savings," Jackson says. In addition to the reduced energy consumption and resulting savings, the solutions also helped improve the safety and comfort of DFS employees. Leveraging the performance contract model allowed DFS to address energy and sustainability issues and upgrade building systems and equipment — all without taking on financial risk or stretching the existing budget. "The Trane project team delivered results that not only reduced our utility spend, but greatly enhanced the reliability and effciency of our physical plants," Caprio says. "The upgrades have also reduced the buildings' environmental impact while improving comfort and productivity for our staff and visitors." FC Leveraging the performance contract model allowed DFS to address energy and sustainability issues and upgrade building systems and equipment — all without taking on financial risk or stretching the existing budget. CIRCLE NO. 47 JOIN OUR NETWORK OF PROFESSIONALS Firestone Building Products is a leading manufacturer of commercial building products across the globe. At the forefront of innovation, for 30 years we have been developing the products our customers need backed by the services they want. And we are looking to recruit talented, experienced candidates with commercial roofng knowledge. We have a number of exciting opportunities available, including openings in our Quality Building Services, Sales and Customer Service departments. To learn more and to apply, visit http://fbpe.co/ccrenovation today! FIRESTONEBPCO.COM