The document outlines a utility reduction program by Texas Wesleyan University aimed at improving sustainability and reducing operational costs through various infrastructure upgrades. Key initiatives include the installation of a combined heat and power system, plumbing and lighting retrofits, and enhanced building automation controls. The university has received several awards for its energy and water conservation efforts, with future plans to further expand utility distributions across campus.

1. Blue + Gold = Green.
A Utility Reduction Program
Review of Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan that is Focused on
Sustainability.
By: Brian Franks and Jimmy Gresham, Executive Director and Director of
Facilities Development & Operations

2. Texas Wesleyan University

5. Project Goals
• Realize operating utility cost reductions
• Minimize impact on future fluctuations in utility costs
• Address a large portion of deferred maintenance
• Improve security, comfort, lighting, and aesthetics
• Create new infrastructure capacity and redundancy
• Maximize utility incentives to enhance projects
• Reputation & Engagement

7. Distribution of Campus Utilities
• Extension of CHW & HW piping to McFadden Sci.
Center & Martin Hall
• Replacement of CHW & HW valves
• Removal of tertiary bldg. pumps
• Replacement of primary pumps & installation of
redundant systems
• Air and Water balancing
• Modifications to main electrical switchgear

8. Utility Generation and Mechanical System
Upgrades
• Installed a natural gas fired 800kWh Combined Heat
& Power (CHP) system
• Additional 250 tons of cooling capacity through an
absorption chiller with additional cooling tower
• New boilers with redundant systems
• Replacement of variable frequency drives (VFD’s) on
all large air handlers and motors
• Equipment re-commissioning

9. Water & Power Conservation
• Replaced 1,290 plumbing fixtures including: toilets,
urinals, faucets, and showerheads
• All irrigation systems are centrally monitored and
adjusted for optimal conservation
• Upgraded 1,559 interior and exterior lighting fixtures
with LED fixtures
• Reduced computer power consumption with a comp.
load management tool
• Improved Building Automation Controls (BAS)
installed in 16 Bldgs.

10. Sustainability & Energy Management
• 2017 Recipient of Energy Solutions Center’s (ESC) Partnership
Award for Innovative Energy Solutions
• The Partnership Award is an honor reserved for those energy users that
have worked with their energy utility system to implement an innovative,
energy-efficient natural gas strategy or solution.
• 2016 Recipient of Fort Worth’s Smart Water Conservations
Partner Award
• In recognition of our commitment to achieve and maintain water efficiency
in operations, through process refinement & fixture retrofits.
• Presentation of Program Implementation at: 2017 TAPPA Annual
Conference & 2016 IDEA Campus Energy Conference
• Project coverage in the Fort Worth Star Telegram & Fort Worth
Business Press

11. Looking Ahead
• Utilize Central Plant and utility distribution for future
electrical and mechanical loads for upcoming 46K SF
University Center project
• Expand CP’s utility distribution to University’s
residence halls and dinning facility
• Maximize CHP’s capabilities for power, CHW, & HW
production

12. Questions?
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Thank you!