Case Study

Efficiency Enhancements in Boston Lead to 5 Million Gallons of Annual Water Savings and Significant CO2 Reductions

SMI Impact

Fuel savings in excess of 2,100 MMBtu saved per year

Water savings in excess of 5 million gallons per year

CO2 emission reduction of 125,733 lbs of coal burned

The City of Boston implemented the Renew Boston Trust Project to make City buildings more energy efficient. The project was executed in two phases based on energy conservation measures. A tier one ESCO, contracted by the City, partnered with Steam Management, Inc. to complete multiple ECMs across 37 city owned buildings.

Customer

  • Low efficiency plumbing fixtures in fair to poor condition across all city owned buildings

  • Original equipment steam systems in libraries and fire stations

  • Uninsulated steam, condensate and HW piping across multiple buildings

Conditions

  • Survey and develop scope of work

  • Prepare final application schedule and as built for project approval

  • Manage and apply for utility rebates

  • Manage material purchasing and subcontracted labor for turnkey installation

  • Work with facility managers for site access and utility shutdowns

  • On-Site Project Management by SMI Personnel

  • Conduct start-up and weekly safety meetings

  • Pre & Post M&V testing on Water Fixtures

  • Installation of 431 HET, 152 HEU, 192 showers, 509 faucet restrictors and 103 hands-free faucets

  • Installation 1,125 linear feet of pipe insulation across three buildings

  • Installation of 113 steam traps across in two high traffic buildings

  • Complete project commissioning, punch list and sign-off walk throughs

  • Provide O&M Manual with material and workmanship warranty

Key Actions

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