Title
Facilities Lighting Upgrades - Proposal
History
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) states that the magnetic ballasts and T12 bulbs/lamps can no longer be produced and used for commercial and industrial applications. All imported and domestic production of the T12 fluorescent lights were to cease after July 14, 2012, per the mandate. Large manufacturers like Philips and Sylvania were granted two-year extensions on the deadline. The Village, like most other public facilities, needs to transition its facilities to the energy efficient T8 and or LED lighting.
In November 2014, the Village sought proposals from qualified Energy Services Companies (ESCOs) to conduct an investment grade audit of Village facilities and to implement an Energy Performance Contract. During those evaluations, the first step in the process was to select an ESCO partner to conduct an audit. CTS Group received the top recommendation.
During the June 1, 2015 Board of Trustee meeting, the board approved the authorization of the CTS Group to conduct an Investment Grade Energy Audit of the Village facilities. CTS surveyed all Village facilities and determined that, with the exception of the Splex and Health and Fitness Center, all other facility interior spaces contain T-12 lighting fixtures that are inefficient and are being phased out of service. In addition, many of the Village facilities have Metal Halide, High Pressure Sodium and mercury vapor lighting fixtures that need to be upgraded to improve lighting quality and reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs.
CTS’s turnkey solution includes engineering with architectural fees/permits/drawings, project management and subcontractor work completion. The CTS Groups recommends that the Village Hall, Civic Center, and Franklin Loebe Center be converted as part of this first phase transition. Currently, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has incentives for T-12 replacements. Based ...
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