BLOOMINGDALE'S, 59TH STREET

 

BACKGROUND

 

One of New York City's oldest department stores, Bloomingdale's  is a favorite for the most discerning shoppers looking for the highest quality merchandise. Geatain Engineering evaluated this landmark building after another audit was completed only six months previously. The original audit focused on lighting and HVAC loads, showing $200,000/year savings.

 

HOW GEATAIN ENGINEERING HELPED

 

Geatain Engineering carried out following steps to identify savings opportunities:

• Performed whole building analysis focusing on several measures with a less than one-year return on investment.

• Identified several available energy conservation measures focusing on less well-known infrastructure.

• Conducted additional testing and monitoring.

 

BENEFITS

 

• Discovered twelve additional measures, with additional savings of $266,000/year and average return of 1.2 years.

• Attractive yield and savings over the life of new equipment.

 

CHALLENGES

 

• Previous audit identified common savings measures.

 

SOLUTIONS

 

• Advanced heating controls

• Reactive Power

• Thermographic analysis

• Steam leak analysis

• Energy Dashboard

 

ADDITIONAL ANNUAL SAVINGS

 

$266,000