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Staff credits "virtual commissioning" with large energy drop at Liberty Curtain building
Summary
Staff reported a 53% reduction in energy usage at the Liberty Curtain building between June 18 and July 20, equating to about $31,000 in savings; staff attributed the reduction to controls work done with the electric utility under a virtual commissioning program.
Staff told the committee that targeted controls work and a virtual commissioning program with the electric company produced sizable savings at one building the staff identified as Liberty Curtain. Staff reported a 53% reduction in energy usage compared to the previous year for the June 18–July 20 period, which they said "equates to $31,000."
Committee members asked whether commissioning was completed and whether similar adjustments would be made at other facilities. Staff said Sam led the work with West Penn Power and that comparable changes will be made to other buildings; a facilities speaker described commissioning as tuning new equipment to required loads so motors and fans do not run at unnecessary peak capacity. Staff said they will return with further updates at the next facilities report.
