Case 1

Case Study 1: Corporate Office Renovation

Client

A mid-sized corporate office building (50,000 square feet) in New York City.

Project

Full renovation of the HVAC, lighting, and building envelope (insulation, windows).

Details

The office was built in the 1990s and was not energy efficient.
The renovation involved replacing the HVAC systems with energy-efficient units, installing LED lighting throughout the office, and upgrading windows and insulation to improve thermal efficiency.
The new systems improved energy performance by 25% over the baseline (using ASHRAE 90.1 standards).

Outcome

The company received a $100,000 deduction through the 179D Tax Deduction program for energy-efficient improvements, offsetting a significant portion of renovation costs.
The energy savings reduced operational costs, leading to a payback period of 5 years.