Lighting - when work spaces are refurbished or when lighting fixtures are in need of replacement, fixtures are replaced with the most efficient equipment available. (Third Generation T-8's)

Retrofit Air Distribution System - Replacing the cooling tower with the most efficient equipment - Project underway. HVAC - We use a computer automated control system to maximize efficiency and control when the system runs, limiting the use to when the building is occupied.

Replace motors - Replacing motors, when failures occur, with the most efficient.

Chillers City wide - Replace with the most efficient when failures occur or life expectancy is exceeded.

Rooftop HVAC Units - Replace with high efficiency ratio rated equipment at various locations when life expectancy was exceeded.

Tankless Water Heaters - Where practical and recovery times can be accomplished, tankless water heaters are installed in place of the traditional canister type water heater.

Cool Roofs - Our roofs are being converted to cool roofs in compliance with Title 24 requirements. The most recent project is the Police building at the Civic Center.

Upgrade light switches to motion sensor type where applicable.

The City's traffic signals have been upgraded to operate with LED lighting.

Installation of more energy efficient equipment and upgrades throughout the City’s facilities as listed above will save money and further protect the environment. More specifically if all the modifications are accomplished as listed in The Energy Efficiency Assessment, it is estimated that there will be a saving of 1,380,638 KWh and $177,884 in costs annually. After rebates this would pay back the initial investments in 3 years.

Energy Conservation Measures for Private Facilities

Enforce Title 24, state mandated energy standards, the most stringent in the nation.

Residential: HVAC systems, lighting, insulation and water heating systems.

Commercial: building envelope, lighting and mechanical systems.