Increases in building efficiency and program incentives reduce project payback time to less than 18 months

Challenge

• A privately held corporation specializing in the manufacturing of accessories for home theater, mobile devices, home automation, and computers wanted to improve their working environment and reduce energy costs

Solution

• CMC Energy Services NJ Direct Install team determined ways in which improved lighting and lighting fixtures would create a safer, more modern, and brighter environment for employees while saving on annual energy costs.

Program Implementation

• Energy Efficient Lighting Retrofits:
  • Interior LED Lighting
  • Interior Fixture Replacements
  • Interior LED Exit Signs
• Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling Upgrades:
  • One High-Efficiency Air Source Heat Pump
  • One High-Efficiency Gas-Fired Furnace and Electric Split System
• HVAC Controls:
  • Low-Flow Aerators
  • Programmable Thermostats
  • Critical Success Factors
  • Results

Critical Success Factors

• By participating in the NJ Direct Install program, the customer, Jem Accessories, Inc. is realizing an estimated annual energy savings of $30,481.45
• With the incentives provided through the NJ Direct Install program covering nearly 70% of project costs, the project payback was reduced less than 18 months

Results

• Annual energy savings of 176,942 kWh and 275 Therms
• NJ Direct Install incentives paid to Jem Accessories, Inc. of $81,477.05
• Estimated annual energy savings of $30,481.45