CSU-Pueblo on track to save $650,000 in first year of $12.5 million Johnson Controls Performance Infrastructure contract

MILWAUKEE – (September 6, 2017) – Johnson Controls will continue a 20-year relationship with Colorado State University-Pueblo (CSU-Pueblo) through a recent contract that enhances sustainability efforts through an improved infrastructure and a reduction in energy demands across the 278-acre campus, without capital expenditures. In September 2016, the $12.5 million contract was signed between CSU-Pueblo and Johnson Controls.

The project addresses deferred maintenance, upgrades to existing equipment and systems and energy improvements over the next several years. Major elements include HVAC improvements, peak-shaving generators with distributed energy storage (battery storage), lighting improvements, water savings improvements, utility rate change and reduction. Engineers from the Colorado Energy Office provided collaborative guidance and consultative review of the Investment Grade Audit.

“Limited state funding requires that we look to innovative, alternative funding sources to improve our campus,” said CSU-Pueblo’s Vice President for Finance and Administration Karl Spiecker. “The Johnson Controls energy performance contract will enable us to reduce our energy consumption and invest in our infrastructure without diverting financial resources from other university needs.”

Through the energy performance contract, the annual utility and operational savings of approximately $650,000 are guaranteed to cover the costs of the work. Annually, the project is expected to decrease utility consumption by 21.8 percent for electrical consumption, 27.2 percent for electrical demand, 5.6 percent for natural gas and 5.5 percent for water. It will have a positive impact on the environment and enhance the campus’ sustainability efforts. 

“We’ve had a long, successful history with the university,” said Rowena Adams, Colorado Solutions Account Executive at Building Technologies & Solutions, Johnson Controls. “We have a partnership approach, focused on creating an amazing environment for students and staff. That joint focus has allowed us to develop truly innovative projects.”

One of the more innovative aspects is the design of a Distributed Energy Storage (DES) system that works in parallel with two new natural gas peak-shaving generators to shed campus peak demand throughout the year. The DES system is 250 kW, 250 kWh integrated package, designed to work in conjunction with generators. The generators will include noise mitigation strategies and the system can be isolated from an existing solar photovoltaic field, owned by a third-party provider via a private-public partnership arrangement. Johnson Controls will also work with CSU-Pueblo and the electrical provider to integrate three separately metered residence halls into the campus primary electrical meter to reduce peak demand as well as leverage a lower electrical rate tariff.

The improvements, which will encompass 20 buildings (1,099,594 square feet) across the campus, are expected to be complete in February 2018.

To learn more about Colorado State University-Pueblo, visit https://www.csupueblo.edu/

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our 120,000 employees create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers win and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders through strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth platforms. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.

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Johnson Controls Building Technologies & Solutions is making the world safer, smarter and more sustainable – one building at a time. Our technology portfolio integrates every aspect of a building – whether security systems, energy management, fire protection or HVACR – to ensure that we exceed customer expectations at all times. We operate in more than 150 countries through our unmatched network of branches and distribution channels, helping building owners, operators, engineers and contractors enhance the full lifecycle of any facility. Our arsenal of brands includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, YORK®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, PENN®, Sabroe®, Simplex® and Grinnell®. For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow @JCI_Buildings on Twitter.

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