Energy Efficiency Upgrades
New Creations United Methodist Church, Chesapeake, Virginia
Feasibility Study and cost benefit analysis for installing various energy efficient upgrades to the facility's lighting, electrical, and water systems.
The importance of transitioning to energy efficient products - by Jarrad Garis
Mission of the project
The goal was to provide a feasibility study to the church in order to reduce operating costs while at the same time reducing the church's carbon footprint. The reduction in operating costs would allow the church to reallocate the money saved to help provide additional funding for church mission programs in the community .
Lighting
Shift from fluorescent lighting fixtures to more efficient LED lighting
Water Usage
Install high efficiency low flow toilets and water faucets
Solar
Develop plan for implementation of a solar array facility to cover electricity needs
HVAC
Install high efficiency HVAC systems in areas of the church that have independently controlled units