May 23, 2023 ABM Helps Greene County Save a Projected $2.9M

The facility services and infrastructure solutions provider helped Greene County prioritize healthy indoor air quality.

“We’re using less energy, increasing systems’ reliability, saving precious financial resources, and keeping the air healthier for community members and county employees using those spaces every day.” – Mike Belding, Chairman of the Greene County Board of Commissioner

CHALLENGE

Increased demand on ventilation systems to keep indoor air safe prompted Greene County leadership to evaluate HVAC systems for multiple facilities. A capital improvement project to prioritize healthy air while protecting taxpayer resources was needed.

SOLUTION

ABM’s custom solution creates a projected $2.9 million in energy and operating cost savings. Upgraded HVAC and lighting equipment, as well as building control and water conservation improvements, reduce costs and improve indoor

environments for eight Greene County facilities. As part of the ventilation system upgrades, the project provides Needlepoint Bi-polar Ionization as a pathogen and particle control measure.

Preserving Community Resources

Projected cost savings over a twenty-year period helped Greene County respond to increasing demand on ventilation systems in a post-COVID world.

“It’s not just about one pandemic, it’s about better use of our community’s resources going forward,” said Mike Belding, Chairman of the Greene County Board of Commissioners. “This is a twenty-year capital projects improvement and maintenance program guaranteed to save county taxpayers money through the life of the program.”

BENEFITS

ABM’s Energy Performance Contracting Program enables local governments and other entities, like school districts and federal agencies, to invest in critical infrastructure needs and achieve sustainability, security, and resilience goals.

The program drives costs out of operating budgets and redirects savings to critical needs, helping fund improvements without upfront costs or tax increases.

Highlights of facility upgrades for eight Greene County facilities, including the courthouse, county jail, and multiple county offices:

• LED lighting retrofits and replacements
• Boiler and HVAC equipment replacements and upgrades
• Building control and automation improvements
• Roofing and building envelope upgrades
• Needlepoint Bi-polar Ionization as a particle and pathogen control measure

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