We have helped state and local governments save energy and control their budgets
by designing and installing energy-saving lighting and heating, ventilating and
air conditioning systems and water conservation measures. We have created
energy saving solutions for schools and other local and state facilities. We
designed, installed and manage multiple utility systems for the
state-of-the-art Washington, D.C. Convention Center and the Atlantic City
Convention Center.
Washington, D.C. Convention Center Pepco Energy Services Exhibits the Latest in Innovative
Energy Strategies for the New Washington Convention Center
The Challenge
Whether it is a concert,
symposium, expo or conference, Washington, DC plays host to a multitude of
events for its residents and visitors. Because the nation's capital serves
as one of the country's focal points for large gatherings, there was an
urgent need for a new exhibition facility that could accommodate the
increasing demand for these functions.
During the initial planning stages of this new $756 million world-class
facility, the Washington Convention Center Authority recognized the
significance of implementing the most efficient energy system possible,
and they wanted an innovative, dependable team to ensure this success.
With the anticipation of an overwhelming daily influx of visitors to the
new center, the Authority knew that the facility must constantly run at
maximum efficiency.
The Solution
To avoid costs and ensure substantial energy savings while maintaining
the highest standards, The Washington Convention Center looked to a joint
venture of Pepco Energy Services and Trigen Energy Corporation to provide
energy services for the New Washington Convention Center.
In addition to design and construction of the central plant, this
energy partnership will operate and maintain the plant to provide various
services including hot water, chilled water, peak-shaving and emergency
backup power for the center.
Pepco Energy Services and Trigen have extensive experience in providing
cost-saving energy management services. They were able to offer the New
Washington Convention Center a creative and economical approach to their
energy concerns.
The scope of the work for this 2.3 million square foot facility
includes 10,500 tons of chilled water capacity, 50,000,000 BTU's of hot
water and four internal combustion generators which will supply a portion
of the electric power directly to selected chillers during peak electric
demands.
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