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Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex

$1.3M Annual Savings Through Infrastructure Modernization

TEN was selected by the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to deliver an energy savings performance contract at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex. The 1893 National Historic Landmark spans 11 buildings and 1 million square feet. The project required precise coordination across secure, underground systems and resulted in a 14% reduction in energy costs while modernizing infrastructure and improving occupant comfort.

Services Performed

  • Lighting Upgrades

    • Upgraded 20,000 fixtures to high-efficiency LED lighting
  • Chiller & Cooling Plant Improvements

    • Optimized chiller plants with 3 new 1,200-ton chillers
    • Optimized ongoing chiller maintenance and chilled water performance
    • Replaced chilled water pump and variable frequency drive for peak performance
  • Pumping & Water System Optimization

    • Modernized condenser water system with variable flow pumping
    • Decentralized heating loop to improve system efficiency
  • Air Handling & Distribution Enhancements

    • Upgraded 4 air-handling units with new H&W chilled water coils
  • Building Envelope & Thermal Efficiency

    • Installed energy-saving window film in all buildings
    • Added insulation to steam and chilled water piping
  • Commissioning & Operational Efficiency

    • Retro-commissioned all buildings to optimize operations
  • Project Size

    $126379M
  • Annual Savings Realized

    $126379M
  • kWh Energy Savings

    126379M
  • Mlbs Steam Reduction

    126379K
  • Gallons of Water Conserved

    126379K
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Harrisburg, PA 17102
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Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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