Ashland University

The Brewer-Garrett Company was selected by the Ashland University to design and install energy efficiency and capital improvement projects that will achieve the significant reductions in energy consumption and operational costs.
 
Ashland University’s performance contract scope includes interior lighting retrofit, heat pump conversion, replacement of lower level water loop piping, replacement of water loop piping risers and the addition of a supplemental solar array. These energy conservation measures assist the University in achieving energy reduction goals, restore the quality and sustainability of the University’s asset base, and address safety and comfort issues of the University community.

Interior lighting retrofits include replacement of current 32W T8 fluorescent lamps with energy efficient 25W T8 lamps and new ballasts. This solution reduces energy consumption while maintaining the existing light levels and also provides significant operational value by standardizing lamp and ballast type.

The heat pump conversion involves the replacement of water-source cooling units with new “water furnace” heat pumps, including the duct and piping connections.  Additionally two 1,500 mBH gas-fired boilers and associated gas and water piping were included in this installation. This conversion also includes installation of new exterior gas lines from the existing campus loop to the boiler system.

In addition this program includes replacing two sets of main distribution risers to distribute water to the heat pumps, and replacing the water distribution piping in the lower level of the facility. This will ensure that the system is able to deliver the necessary water flow to the new heat pumps for many years.

Ashland University had a great opportunity to take advantage of solar energy technology and the Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) that were used to fund the installation of a solar energy system. This program included the installation of a 10KW photovoltaic system, on the south-facing side of the lower roof of the Library. The system capabilities include metering on site, as well as online tracking through Fat Spaniel, a website designed to highlight the performance of green technology. This proactive approach to alternative energy provides Ashland University the opportunity to stand out as a leader in solar and alternative energy innovations.