PALADIN: Cabinet for Human Resources Complex

CHR COMPLEX

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Frankfort, Kentucky

Building Commissioning

Direct-to-Owner Engineering

— DICK

, Former Director Division of Facility Efficiency Finance and Administration Cabinet Commonwealth of Kentucky

I view Paladin as a high IQ company.... Their teamwork is flawless and their ability to absorb, manipulate, and support data in many formats relating to energy is extraordinary.

MINK

CABINET FOR HUMAN RESOURCES COMPLEX

Frankfort, KY

THE PROJECT

The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s energy management information system, nicknamed CEMCS, identified that the Cabinet for Human Resources (CHR) Complex was significantly underperforming. Utility consumption was at 110-118 kBtu/sq. ft. (approximately $680,000/year).

The Commonwealth saw this building as a prime candidate for energy conservation measures with the additional benefit of addressing comfort issues that had been disturbing occupants.

Paladin’s analysis of CEMCS-provided data identified which buildings had opportunities and which did not. The Commonwealth funded the initiative and it became the feeder for other similar upgrades throughout the complex and other governmental facilities.

opposite: Work includes pressurization control improvements

top: Paladin first performed energy analyses and sequence modifications bottom: Perimeter corridors

far left: New air terminal units throughout left: Water controls improvements bottom: Original vertical connectors

THE WORK

Paladin first investigated the facility and through energy analysis and sequence modifications identified an approximate $80,000/year savings by revising chilled water pumping strategies and recovering heat from computer room servers.

In addition to the no-cost/low-cost improvements, Paladin recommended several capital projects to further improve the building’s energy efficiency.

Accepted recommendations include:

• Replacement of existing air terminal units.

• Modifications to the outside air and exhaust air equipment.

• Perimeter heat and plenum heater controls improvements.

• Building pressurization control improvements.

THE IMPACT

Paladin’s solutions achieved a 27% energy reduction per year (approximately $204,000/year), equating to an ROI of 5.0% in energy savings alone.

Results have identified opportunities for avoided energy costs while improving many of the comfort issues which were posing problems for the CHR Complex operators.

Revisions to chilled water pumping strategies have resulted in a projected $7,000 in annual savings.

Paladin’s other strategies, such as recovering heat from computer room servers for heating other CHR Complex buildings, have had the dual impact of energy reduction and comfort improvement. Total energy savings through avoided costs are estimated at $80,000/year.

Paladin was the first to use this “building swap” and has used it for other projects for the commonwealth. Many other firmst have adopted this as standard operating procedure.

top: Cafeteria with abundant daylighting and new, energyefficient LED lighting

bottom: CEMCS Dashboard

ABOUT PALADIN

We

FIRM PROFILE

Paladin coined Game changers in building systems TM because of our commitment to your building’s potential. Founded in 1986, we built upon engineering roots and

COMMISSIONING

COMMISSIONING

Commissioning supports your specific project outcomes of energy performance, operational stability, risk reduction, and operating cost containment. Our capabilities encompass the entire built environment where we work to ensure seamless performance. When challenges present themselves, we partner with the team to achieve your project goals.

Commissioning supports your specific project outcomes of energy performance, operational stability, risk reduction, and operating cost containment. Our capabilities encompass the entire built environment where we work to ensure seamless performance. When challenges present themselves, we partner with you to achieve your project goals.

SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES

SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES

the strategy and ensure implementation so we meet those goals in a straight-forward, creative, and earth-improving way. To date, we have 100% success with our sustainability consulting. While that’s not a guarantee, it is an indication of how we work to bring about the best outcomes for you.

DIRECT-TO-OWNER ENGINEERING

As your technical guide through the leading sustainable rating systems (LEED, WELL, Green Globes, Carbon Neutral Design, etc.), we support you and your project team to reach the levels of sustainability you desire. We help unlock why sustainable design is important to your project, then develop the strategy and ensure implementation so we meet those goals in a straight-forward, creative, and earth-improving way. To date, we have 100% success with our sustainability consulting. While that’s not a guarantee, it is an indication of how we work to bring about the best outcomes for you.

As your technical guide through the leading sustainable rating systems (LEED, WELL, Green Globes, Carbon Neutral Design, etc.), we support you and your project team to reach the levels of sustainability you desire. We help unlock why sustainable design is important to your project, then develop

Our difference is a team that tells you the truth with good intent allowing you to leave status quo behind. We check our egos at the door and focus on your building’s working as intended. We are paladins— supporters of your project, defenders of your goals, and champions for your building’s success.

DIRECT-TO-OWNER ENGINEERING

We work in existing buildings and on process improvements to address aging infrastructure, identify energy conservation measures, and solve operational deficiencies. We recognize these projects are hard to fund, and carefully create design solution to match your budget.

We work in existing buildings and on process improvements to address aging infrastructure, identify energy conservation measures, and solve operational deficiencies. We recognize these projects are hard to fund, and carefully create design solution to match your budget.

coined Game changers in building systems

TM because of our solid commitment to your building’s potential.

Founded in 1986, we built upon engineering roots and now deliver strategic commissioning, sustainability services, and direct-to-owner engineering for new and existing facilities.

Our difference is a team that tells you the truth with good intent allowing you to leave status quo behind .

We check egos at the door and focus on making your building work as intended.

We are paladins — supporters of your project, defenders of your goals, and champions for your building’s success.