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Consultants present $3.9 million facilities retrofit plan; justice center HVAC and lighting upgrades top priorities
Summary
A consultant team presented a proposed facilities energy-efficiency and deferred-maintenance program for county buildings that would cost about $3.9 million in total and aims to reduce operating costs via lighting, controls, and a major Justice Center HVAC replacement; supervisors asked for more detail and budget options.
Consultants reviewing Rankin County facilities presented a proposed package of energy-efficiency upgrades and deferred-maintenance projects to the Board of Supervisors on July 15, saying the total recommended, turnkey cost is about $3.9 million and would include LED lighting, networked thermostats and controls, a major HVAC replacement at the Justice Center and select reroofing.
Project highlights: The presentation identified the Justice Center HVAC system as the highest-priority mechanical replacement (systems approaching or beyond useful life), networked thermostats and building controls as near-term, high-return measures, and LED lighting as the low-hanging fruit for rapid savings and payback. The consultant said many rooftop and mechanical components exceed 20 years of service and that controls and thermostat reconfiguration alone can reduce energy use in buildings that are currently held in an occupied mode 24/7.
Cost and savings: Consultants provided a cash-flow scenario showing a $3.9 million total project cost and modeled annual energy and operations savings that offset part of the investment over time; they also proposed an expanded package (about $4.385 million) that would add additional buildings including the Annex and the Reservoir Fire Station. The consultant said some elements (roofs, major HVAC replacements) have longer payback periods than lighting and controls, but overall the package would reduce operating costs and postpone further deferred maintenance.
Board reaction and next steps: Supervisors asked for line-item breakout, confirmation of rebate and incentive amounts, and a phased approach to ease budget impact. Consultants said the county's team would be trained to operate the new controls and that implementation can be staged to prioritize the Justice Center HVAC and immediate control/thermostat fixes. Staff will return with detailed cost breakdowns, project phasing options and proposed contract language.
Ending: Board members signaled interest in pursuing high-priority items quickly (controls and lighting) while asking for additional financial detail and scheduling options for the larger capital elements.
