Hospital/University/
Government/Schools (HUGS)
24/7 Operations
Implementing energy efficient lighting solutions in many Hospital, University, Government and School (HUGS) environments requires coordinating crews and installation in a bustling, tightly scheduled operation. Some of these projects must be implemented within a 24/7 operating cycle. SES has earned the reputation of providing outstanding customer service due to their years of experience in designing, installing and managing lighting solution projects without interrupting or interfering with their client's daily operations.
Financing Energy Conservation
Energy conservation projects require a substantial financial commitment. An energy efficient lighting solution as one of the components of a larger project can begin to free up cash flow and reduce monthly expenses immediately, helping to reduce the burden or offset the financial stress an energy conservation project might create. And a typical payback period for many lighting projects is between 2 - 3 years.
Retrofitting Reputation
When working in high end medical facilities it is very likely that the existing lighting systems are also of high quality and of reputable brands. When faced with the challenge of increasing the energy savings in an already efficient environment, the system design is mission critical. SES understands that the foundation of an energy efficient lighting solution begins with sound design based on state of the art technology and system integration.
Case Study - Cleveland Clinic
The Cleveland Clinic, in partnership with Siemens, one of the nation's leading Energy Services Companies (ESCO) was seeking energy conservation solutions. Seimens recommended the building of an exterior energy plant, that they would construct and own, to provide the clinic with energy efficient HVAC systems. To help fund this initiative the Cleveland Clinic agreed to an energy savings lighting project. Seimens partnered with Eco Engineering/Sun Energy Solutions to retrofit the existing buildings with the goal of generating enough energy savings to partially cover the costs of the HVAC facility within 2 – 3 years.
To protect their premier reputation as the state of the art heart hospital, The Cleveland Clinic provided SES a document that stated their strict design-build standards and parameters. With that in hand, SES initiated the project with a complete audit of their 18 existing structures. The audit included a financial analysis and preliminary engineering designs. The plan was ultimately approved by the Clinic's head administrator.
The majority of the design solution was installing 30 watt T8 lamps to replace T12 lamps. High efficiency ballasts were installed and incandescents were converted to compact fluorescents. LED retrofits were also installed in all of their exit signs. Overall, the projected energy savings reflected a nearly 50% reduction with a payback period of less than three years. Also, they were able to generate more light even with the installation of lower output lamps and ballasts.
What appears to be a relatively straightforward implementation was anything but that. SES faced many challenges due to the nature of The Cleveland Clinic's operations. The work had to be scheduled in the laboratories, patient areas, medical offices, common areas and mechanical support areas all without interfering with the delicate and critical work of this 24/7 facility.
What was anticipated by The Cleveland Clinic to be a distraction to their operations, and with some skepticism as to the results of the work, actually generated the highest level of client satisfaction. Because of their years of experience and understanding of the need for business continuation throughout a lighting project, SES successfully and smoothly coordinated and implemented The Cleveland Clinic's design-build energy efficient lighting solution. Siemens was so satisfied with the results that they continue to work with SES, as a preferred channel partner for lighting projects.
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