"The Tyson building required a unique and creative approach that has never been done in the University of Arkansas System. We are using energy savings, not University capital dollars to fund the repairs to the fume hood system and replace lab cooler controls. ESG is guaranteeing that there will be sufficient savings to pay for the improvements over a number of years."
Mike JohnsonAssociate Vice Chancellor for Facilities
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Fayetteville, Arkansas
University Leverages Performance Contracting Partnership To Reduce Long-Term Expenses and Modernize Laboratory HVAC Systems
THE OPPORTUNITY
Improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and modernize HVAC infrastructure at the John W. Tyson Center of Excellence for Poultry Science. The University faced significant problems with laboratory fume hoods, building automation controls, and laboratory cooling equipment that created maintenance and repair issues for the facilities personnel and caused an increase in energy use in the facility.
THE RESULTS
ESG developed and is implementing a $3.6 million modernization and facility improvement program for the John W. Tyson Center of Excellence for Poultry Science. This program significantly reduces energy consumption while enhancing the learning and working environment. Some of the benefits include:
- Comprehensive Program that Preserves Existing Budgets
- Upgrading Fume Hoods for Increased Safety and Reducing Energy Use
- Replacing Lab Cooler Compressors Increasing Reliability for Vital Scientific Experiments
- Guaranteed Energy Savings and Decreasing Operational Costs
PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Services provided by Energy Systems Group to the University of Arkansas:
Guaranteed Energy Savings
Project Management
Turnkey Implementation
Engineering, Development and Design
Measurement and Verification Services
Ongoing Staff Training
Lab HVAC Improvements
- Retrofit 57 Fume Hoods with Low Flow Technology
- New and Updated HVAC Controls
- New Filter System
Installed Heat Recovery Chiller
Increased Lab Cooler Reliability- New Compressors
- New Refrigerant Piping
- Upgrade facility lighting to energy-efficient technology
- New lighting and occupancy sensors for classroom areas
