Community College of Allegheny County
$285K Annual Savings Through South Campus Modernization
The Community College of Allegheny County partnered with TEN to modernize its South Campus, upgrading major HVAC systems and improving energy efficiency while working within a $35+ million annual operating budget. Delivered on an accelerated timeline, the project achieved measurable cost savings and sustainability gains and earned recognition through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge.
Services Performed
Energy Analysis & Planning
- Conducted a campus-wide energy and sustainability analysis to guide modernization efforts
Lighting Upgrades
- Upgraded lighting systems across campus to high-efficiency solutions
HVAC & Mechanical System Improvements
- Modernized central plant systems
- Upgraded boilers, chillers, pumps, and domestic hot water systems
Building Automation & Controls
- Performed retro-commissioning of major mechanical systems to optimize performance
“This was one of the most smoothly run projects I have ever been involved in. Supervisory personnel from TEN and their subcontractors were outstanding.”
Elaine Sadowski
Energy Manager, Community College of Allegheny County
Project Size
$126379MAnnual Savings Realized
$126379K
