Projects
Johns Hopkins Medicine Facilities
Retro-Commissioning Rebates
Under the BGE Smart Energy Savers Program®, GFS provided full retro-commissioning (RCx) services at three Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHU Medicine) facilities, resulting in BGE RCx rebates of $15,000 per facility as well as ongoing energy savings.
RCx services were performed throughout more than 245,000 sq. ft. of building space at Johns Hopkins Health Care and Surgery Center, Green Spring Station Pavilions I and II in Lutherville, Maryland, and at the Johns Hopkins Health Care and Surgery Center in White Marsh, Maryland.
The Retro-Commissioning Plan
- Optimize energy efficiency of existing building HVAC systems
- Reduce electrical energy consumption where possible
- Minimize tenant interruption and maximize occupant satisfaction
Solutions
GFS provided turn-key retro-commissioning services, including facility audits to identify deficiencies, a retro-commissioning plan, and project management.
Implementation of recommended measures, including:
- Maximize Free Cooling via Rooftop Unit Economizers
- Limit Control Range of Thermostats
- Correct Restricted Return Air Ductwork
- Demand Ventilation/IAQ Function for Rooftop Units
- Air Balancing of HVAC System
- Control System Commissioning
Results By the Numbers
- $45,000 in BGE rebates
- $56,000 in annual energy savings
- 245,000 sq ft of service area