Warner Robins Air Force Base commissioned McKenney's to audit the HVAC systems in six paint facilities to evaluate efficiency and identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption and costs. McKenney's analyzed the multiple layers of original and outdated HVAC systems to document the current state and deficiencies. This allowed them to develop repair and replacement recommendations to minimize energy use and greenhouse gas emissions while meeting tight production schedules. The project will help Warner Robins Air Logistics Center meet federal energy mandates through reduced costs and more sustainable operations.

1. Project Highlights
Warner Robins Air
Logistics Center Strives Project Team
žž General Contractor:
for Energy Efficiency EMC Engineers (Eaton)
žž Owner: Warner Robins
W
arner Robins Air Force Base six buildings covering more than 450,000 Air Logistics Center,
(WRAFB) is a major military square feet. The purpose of the audit is to 402nd Maintenance Wing
site located just east of document equipment, controls status and
the city of Warner Robins, Georgia. WRAFB operational practices that do not comply The Challenge
is the home of several major units, including with current requirements, as well as system žž Audit HVAC systems efficiency
the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center deficits and energy impact. The final report in six paint/depaint facilities
(WRALC), the 78th Air Base Wing, the will include repair/replacement recommen-
330th Aircraft Sustainment Wing and the dations and estimated costs. Although this žž Evaluate multiple layers
of original and outdated
402nd Maintenance Wing. is not a LEED® project, it is a strong first
HVAC systems
step toward implementing an Energy
“T his project is another
example of how we
continue to serve WRALC with
Management Program in these facilities.
The challenges of this project are numerous.
Many of these facilities were not commis-
žž Perform work within very
tight scheduling windows
The Solution
our expertise and knowledge.” sioned when they were built, and have endured
significant changes and/or re-purposing žž Document current state
To accelerate compliance with both federal of systems and equipment
over the years. When painting operations are
laws and executive orders, the 402nd underway, access is restricted due to envi- žž Identify system deficits
Maintenance Wing needed to analyze its ronmental and other safety concerns. Plus, and energy impact
energy consumption and find ways to reduce these operations are on very tight schedules
it. Working with EMC Engineers, McKenney’s žž Develop repair/replace
with very little downtime. In other words, the recommendations
began a study in November 2010 and will facilities are available for field data collection
continue the analysis into the summer of and manipulation of the controls only in very The Results (Future)
2011. Final analysis will allow the 402nd small windows.
Maintenance Wing to identify and document žž Reduced energy consumption
alternative energy systems that reduce McKenney’s received facility production
schedules in advance and the analysis žž Minimized net greenhouse
consumption of fossil fuels, steam, gas gas emissions
and water; minimize net greenhouse gas teams are working odd hours and off shifts
emissions; increase renewable energy use; to take advantage of every available time žž Lower total costs
and cut expenses. slot. However, when production schedules
change, the Energy Services team works
“This project is another example of how we
The scope of the project includes a retro- closely with many parties at the base to
continue to serve WRALC with our expertise
commissioning audit for HVAC systems in resolve issues.
and knowledge” said McKenney’s Director
the paint/depaint facilities, which includes
of Government Facilities. “We look forward
The information contained here is not intended as an Air Force endorsement. to sharing our energy savings recommenda-
tions and to supporting efforts to meet
For more information contact McKenney’s at 404-622-5000.
federal energy mandates at Warner Robins
info@mckenneys.com  www.mckenneys.com
Air Logistics Center.”
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