Displaying the 2006 Governor's Award for Excellence in Energy that DAS
received are (from left) WeiDong Huang and Oscar Zanganeh, both energy
specialists with the State Architect’s Office of Energy Services, DAS
Assistant Director Rick Frank, State Architect Roger B. Booker and GSD
Deputy Director Jeff Westhoven.
The Office of Energy Services received a
2006 Governor's Award for Excellence in Energy
for its part in a project at Southeastern Correctional Institution.
The award, announced Nov. 15 by Governor Bob Taft, honors individuals,
businesses and organizations that have implemented innovative approaches
to promote and utilize energy efficient methods.
"The efforts and achievements of the Excellence in Energy award winners
positively impact our environment and improve the quality of life for all Ohioans,"
Taft said. "I congratulate each recipient on their efforts and contributions,
which are increasing the use of renewable energy sources and promoting
energy efficiency in our homes and businesses."
Six awards were given, including one that
the Office of Energy Services, which is
part of the GSD
State Architect’s Office,
shared with the Southeastern Correctional Institution (SCI),
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority and The Limbach Company.
Together they implemented an energy efficiency project
that was administered through a performance-based contract
and financed through air quality bonds.
The Limbach Company provided the design and installation of energy-efficient
lights, heating components and the replacement of windows and doors at SCI, which
is located in Lancaster.
Under the performance-based contract model, the project pays for itself
in energy savings and requires no additional investment by the state.
The project guarantees savings of at least $302,103 per year over 10
years, equating to about 29 percent of SCI's total energy expenses.
In its first year, the project exceeded estimates, saving SCI
approximately $306,461.
This is one of 20 performance contract projects that have been administered
by the Office of Energy Services which have been bonded through the Ohio Air
Quality Development Authority. These energy projects have saved the state more
than $3 million annually in energy costs.
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