Bennett Marine, a Division of Yamaha Marine Systems Company, needed a solution that integrated solar energy generation and mechanical upgrades to optimize both sustainability and working environment outcomes.
However, adding the cooling capacity needed by a large warehouse, and the employees working there, during the long Floridian summers could significantly increase the utility load on the building.
Solution
Bennett Marine’s management approached its outsourced service provider, ABM. Having successfully completed two lighting upgrades on site, and acting as the current janitorial service provider, ABM took Bennet Marine’s request to its Infrastructure Solutions team.
ABM’s Infrastructure Solutions designed an energy-efficient HVAC system supported by a rooftop solar PV array that offset utility costs with renewable energy, leading to a net 58% reduction in total utility usage for the building. ABM also assisted in securing tax credits and energy incentives for the project, as well as a new roof for the facility with additional building envelope improvements.
Finding a Better Solution for the Client
ABM provides a consultative approach to help clients achieve sustainability goals, enable capital improvements"
“Service experts across our company worked together to solve a need and deliver the sustainability solution Bennett Marine needed,” said Mark Hawkinson, President of ABM Technical Solutions.
He adds, “ABM provides a consultative approach to help clients achieve sustainability goals, enable capital improvements, improve indoor air quality, address waste and inefficiency, and create a positive impact for communities.”
In addition to the new roof, net energy offset, and improved cooling, ABM was able to assist the project in receiving an estimated $226,000 in tax credits and $224,000 in Energy Incentives through the Federal MACRS (Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System).
Benefits
ABM’s Infrastructure Solutions enable businesses to invest in critical infrastructure needs and achieve sustainability, security, and resilience goals. A custom energy program drives costs out of operating budgets and redirects savings to critical needs, helping fund improvements.
Highlights of the project for the Deerfield, Florida, warehouse include:
- Projected energy cost savings in the first year of $12,701
- Replacement of aging roof and speed roll doors to reduce energy loss
- Solar panel installation is capable of offsetting 66% of the building’s utility use