Trane by Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator - and Hall County, Georgia, have completed a comprehensive energy and infrastructure upgrade on the Hall County Government Center.
Working consultatively with the Hall County construction and facilities teams, Trane identified and implemented energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality improvements in the Government Center, in order to meet the requirements of a modern office space in the Southeast and support the Hall County’s energy reduction goals.
Hall County Government Center
Building upgrades included a heating and cooling plant conversion to help improve system performance
The five-floor 131,000-square-foot building, Hall County Government Center, built in 1982, underwent significant renovations over 18 months.
Building upgrades included a heating and cooling plant conversion to help improve system performance, efficiency, reliability, and serviceability; air distribution reconfiguration for improved comfort and indoor air quality throughout the building; and an advanced building automation controls platform to replace the building’s outdated technology.
High-efficiency LED fixtures installed
The County also took advantage of the opportunity to upgrade the building’s decades-old interior fluorescent lighting system to high-efficiency LED fixtures.
In addition to improving light levels and overall aesthetics, the new system included important energy-saving features, such as sensors that turn lights on and off as rooms are occupied, dimmers in key areas, and daylight sensors that automatically adjust interior light levels near windows.
Comprehensive energy and infrastructure upgrade
“This was a significant, much-needed renovation project that will serve our County well for many years to come,” said Hall County Assistant County Administrator, Katie Crumley.
Katie Crumley adds, “Working with Trane, we now have a Government Center facility that operates more efficiently and sustainably, while creating a more comfortable, welcoming and productive environment for employees and citizens alike.”
Hall County to realize Reduction in energy usage annually
The County is expected to realize an approximately 35% reduction in energy usage annually
The County is expected to realize an approximately 35% reduction in energy usage annually, or roughly 950,000 kWh in electricity as a result of the improvements.
This equals nearly 675 metric tons of reduced carbon emissions, the equivalent of more than 1.6 million miles driven by an average passenger vehicle or more than 130 homes’ electricity use each year.
Highly-efficient building solution implemented
“On behalf of the entire Trane project team, it has been a privilege to work with Hall County on this innovative project,” said Thomas Brown, Account Manager - Comprehensive Solutions, Trane.
Thomas Brown adds, “Together, we have implemented a highly-efficient building solution that creates a more comfortable indoor environment for employees and visitors; reduces the County’s energy consumption and operational costs and, importantly, yields a positive impact for the community for decades to come.”
