Today is Energy Efficiency Day

To celebrate Energy Efficiency Day, TGNCDC wants to showcase an energy efficiency improvement project we are wrapping up at a 4 family on Bamberger.  The project started in 2019 with an energy assessment by Ameren, which resulted in recommendations for improving the building’s energy performance and rebates available from the utility company for each measure.  Next TGNCDC applied for and was awarded a grant from US Bank Foundation specifically to help cover costs of this project. 

The energy improvements include new central air conditioning and furnace motors, replacing all lighting with LED bulbs, faucet and shower aerators, programmable thermostats, filling all holes and cracks on ductwork with mastic, and replacing windows with energy star thermal windows.  The project cost was estimated at just over $31,000.  Ameren rebates are expected to be $11,000 and the US Bank grant will cover the remaining $20,000.  TGNCDC is covering staff time to manage and implement the project, along with benchmarking the building energy use before and after the improvements.

Energy savings are estimated at $1,575 annually, which will be savings for our tenants.  Further this project will improve the indoor air quality, enhance tenant comfort by reducing drafts, reduce maintenance calls, and reduce the carbon footprint of the building. 

We appreciate Ameren and US Bank for making this project possible!