Staples conducted a facility energy audit and cost benefit analysis …

… for a 70-unit multifamily building consisting of an estimate floor space of 76,905 ft2. In addition to the 70 dwelling units, the facility consists of a covered parking garage, two community rooms, four laundry facilities, and offices.

Goals

• Identify potential high-value energy (electricity and natural gas) and demand savings by focusing on the following kinds of opportunities:
  • Energy conservation
  • Energy efficiency
  • Time-of-use management
  • Demand response
  • Self-generation
  • Retrocommissioning
• Identify select water savings and conservation measures
• Identify existing San Diego Gas & Electric or State funded incentive or rebate programs that can be utilized by the Owner in order to reduce the costs of energy efficient upgrades

Results

• Total project cost = $34,551.00
• Total rebates identified = $5,298.00
• Total annual savings = $15,389.00
• Simple pay back and ROI = 2.8 years