Why Municipalities Invest in Energy Efficiency

Municipalities are some of the best candidates for energy efficiency upgrades because they manage high-energy-use facilities and public infrastructure — and often qualify for strong utility and federal incentives.

Reduce operating cost, this gives immediate budget relief, modernization, and improvement in their public safety and service quality are just a few simple reasons why to invest! Budget relief frees up taxpayer dollars and helps stabilize long-term budgets. Let's face it, many of our town buildings are not state-of-the-art, and many municipal buildings are older and inefficient. Simple upgrades can help reduce any issues or problems.

What would be some high-impact municipal energy efficiency upgrades?

LED Lighting Retrofits

·         Street lighting

·         Parking lots

·         Parks

·         Interior building lighting

o   Savings: 40–75% reduction in lighting energy use

HVAC System Upgrades

·         High-efficiency rooftop units

·         Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

·         Smart thermostats

·         Boiler/chiller replacements

o   Savings: 20–40% HVAC reduction

Water & Wastewater Optimization

·         Pump upgrades

·         Blower optimization

·         VFD controls

o   Water plants are among the largest municipal energy users.

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

·         HVAC

·         Lighting

·         Scheduling

·         Load management

o   Provides measurable energy reductions and operational transparency.

Lead by example for your local businesses and residents! Municipal governments set the tone for investing in efficiency; they demonstrate fiscal responsibility and environmental stewardship.

Contact RPM Mech to help you get started on making your city more efficient!