VANDERBURGH COUNTY
COURTHOUSE
Evansville, Indiana
Historic Building Is Rejuvenated and Modernized Through Guaranteed Energy Savings Program
THE OPPORTUNITY
The leadership of Vanderburgh County wanted to reverse deterioration while improving the energy efficiency and functionality of this historic courthouse which was built in 1888 that serves as home for municipal and commercial operations without impacting existing budgets or increasing taxes on local citizens.
THE RESULTS
After an extensive analysis of the energy consumption, facility infrastructure and occupant needs, ESG developed an award winning program and implementation plan for the $5.7 million effort that benefits the county operation and citizens through:
- Financing Package Using Guaranteed Savings Installment Program
- Leveraged Energy & Operational Savings to Fund the Project
- Upgraded HVAC, Lighting, and Electrical Systems to Improve Building Life
- New Window Systems & Building Envelope Improvements Increasing Occupant Comfort
By leveraging the benefits of this plan, ESG was also able to provide added benefits to Vanderburgh County by:
- Installation of Voice, Data and Fire Alarm Systems to Provide the Most Current Technology and Safety for Occupants of This Historic Facility
- Awarded the 2004 John Biasini Environmental Excellence Award for Energy Efficiency from the Metropolitan Evansville Chamber of Commerce
PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Services provided by Energy Systems Group to the Vanderburgh County Administration:
Financing and Bonding Package
Engineering, Development and Design
Measurement and Verification Services
Strategic Energy Master Planning™
Guaranteed Energy and Operational Savings
Project Management & Continuing Staff
Training
Lighting Systems
- New lighting systems and retrofit upgrades
- Upgraded emergency lighting systems
- New central chilled water system and piping
- Retrofit boiler system to hot water system
- New digital control systems
- Retrofit all exterior windows while maintaining historical integrity
- Refurbishment of interior flooring and ceilings
- New water conservation system throughout building
- New instantaneous hot water systems for lavatories
New Fiber Optic Voice and Data System
Electrical Systems
- New distribution system throughout building
- Enhanced electrical system design for increased safety
