ABM's Energy Performance Contracting Solution Helps Finance Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Issues Through Energy Savings
ABM (NYSE:ABM), a leading provider of facility solutions,
has initiated a comprehensive energy performance contracting program through
its Technical Solutions group for 15 county-owned facilities in Newton County,
Georgia. ABM's customized solution is projected to save Newton County more than
$13.7 million in energy and operating costs over a 15-year period. The project
launched last November and is scheduled for completion in April 2018.
Energy and operational savings will be achieved by implementing
energy-efficient infrastructure upgrades to multiple facilities in the county,
including the Newton County Detention Center, the Judicial Center, the
Administration Building, the Historic Courthouse, the Public Works and
Maintenance Building, the Fire Administration Building, two recreation centers
and seven fire stations.
"ABM is excited to help Newton County implement an energy
performance solution in several facilities that will benefit county residents
by saving a significant amount of money in energy and operating costs. This
project will positively impact the county's annual budget by providing
cost-cutting energy and operations measures, while upgrading the infrastructure
of these vital county facilities," said Mark Newsome, President of ABM
Technical Solutions.
In each of the buildings, the solution has provided rejuvenated or
upgraded HVAC systems and maintenance, lighting upgrades to efficient LED
lighting systems, water conservation upgrades and new energy management
systems.
"ABM assisted us in taking a proactive approach with our
building maintenance by providing us with a long-term preventive maintenance
plan," said Lanier Sims, Newton County Commissioner District 2.
"County officials and staff have been pleased with the professionalism of
ABM. ABM is not just a vendor to us, but a partner."
The solution to replace or upgrade as much of the county's aging
infrastructure as possible, without incurring upfront costs, was achieved
through ABM's energy performance contracting program. This program is
designed as a financial solution to meet clients' technical facility needs and
sustainability goals. Its goal is to drive costs out of a client's operating
budget, allowing savings to be reallocated to fund mission critical facility
needs. View a video to learn how ABM is providing facility and
financial solutions to local governments without upfront costs or tax
increases.
Along with upgrading the infrastructure, the solution also allows
the county to divert facilities department personnel efforts elsewhere. Prior
to the solution, the county facilities department personnel spent a significant
amount of time changing light fixtures. By upgrading to LED lighting
technology, these employees will be able to dedicate their efforts toward more
pressing issues.
Click here for a complete listing of the energy-efficiency
and infrastructure improvements at Newton County's facilities. Highlights of
the project include:
- The Judicial Center HVAC, security and card access
systems were updated to digital systems, and its sound system was upgraded
for public hearings.
- About 7,900 lighting fixtures were upgraded to LED
lighting systems across the county's facilities.
- The Detention Center roof was upgraded and
insulated, and water use was cut by 37% after HVAC and kitchen equipment was
upgraded.
