"This partnership will put NSU at the forefront of statewide efforts to reduce energy consumption and improve physical facilities, while generating more productivity from our utilization of institutional resources."
Kevin AppletonVice President for Finance and Business
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
Norfolk, Viginia
First Public University in Virginia To Leverage New Legislation for Energy Improvements
THE OPPORTUNITY
Improve the efficiency, comfort, and learning environment at the university’s main campus without using existing capital budgets, and develop a strategic plan to identify future improvement prospects.
THE RESULTS
Energy Systems Group, in collaboration with the leaders and administrators of NSU, developed an innovative and unique solution using new, state legislation to implement this $2.1 million initial project:
- Provided a No Capital Cost Financing Package to Enable Existing Funds to Flow to Education
- Guaranteed Energy Savings to Maximize Budgets
- Upgraded HVAC, Lighting & Electrical Systems and Controls Extending Building Life and Effectiveness
- Improved Student & Staff Comfort and Learning Environment
- Reduced Campus Water Consumption Saving Dollars and the Environment
This partnership also leverages the talents of ESG and the leadership of NSU to:
- Develop a Strategic Energy Master Plan creating the blueprint for future energy efficiency success at the university.
PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Services provided by Energy Systems Group to Norfolk State University:
Strategic Energy Master Planning
Arranged Financing and Bonds
Guaranteed Energy Savings
Engineering, Development and Design
Measurement and Verification Services
Ongoing Staff Training
Project Management
Lighting Systems
- Retrofit upgrades to classroom and administrative systems
- Retrofit upgrades to facility emergency lighting systems
- Upgrades and modifications to existing HVAC systems
- Improved controls for energy efficiency and occupant comfort
- New chiller installation for Brooks Library
- Upgrades to campus restrooms, kitchens and mechanical rooms
- New water metering and data collection for campus
