Guaranteed Energy Savings Program
Page address: https://www.mnsu.edu/greencampus/gesp/
Guaranteed Energy Savings Program (GESP)
Report (PDF)
Energy Costs (2013)
$4,098,430/ year / Baseline
- Electricity: 77,800 kW, $2.7 million
- Natrual Gas: 2.2 million therms, $1 million
- Sewer: $191,000
- Water: $193,000
Project Annual Energy Savings= $442,683 in
Guaranteed Energy Savings &
Material Savings
Total Emissions Reduced
(Source of Metrics =
SERC/Midwest reliability Org)
~ 4,200 Metric Tons of CO2
Equivalent
Over 22,000 fixtures upgraded in 31 buildings to create a
modern appearance within an older space
Greenhouse gas emissions reduction in CO2 =
1st year = 4,214 Metric tons
20 year = 84,280 Metric tons
| LED Lighting Upgrades | The end result provided a more open and brighter space. Improved night-time visibility and safety |
| Control Upgrades (Library VFDs & Economizer Programming) | Pump Speed Reduction = Energy Savings |
| Boiler #4 Control Upgrades | Removed unsupported, outdated controls with latest technology |
| Central Boiler Plant Improvements | Improved Feedwater and Deaerator Controls |
| Belimo Energy Valves | Precise Control of Chilled Water to “Free-Up” Chiller Capacity |
| Chiller #2 VFD | Precise and clean installation, Chiller Modulation for Improved Performance |
Encouraging responsible stewardship of our resources on and off campus