Energy Efficiency Profile on Princeton Reserve by National Grid

June 7, 2011 - PRLog -- EnergyWise - Princeton Reserve Apartments

Princeton Reserve is an apartment community location in Dracut, Massachusetts.  The apartment community consists of 168 apartments in seven buildings.  The property is electrically heated.  Participation in National Grid's EnergyWise Program enabled the facility to greatly reduce its electric consumption.  

"Not only does the program promote energy awareness, customers save energy by following the suggestions provided.  The program has been an incredible service for our residents." - Kurt Shillington, Operations Manager, Princeton Properties

The EnergyWise Program provides an on-site analysis of all electric end uses.  Comprehensive electric energy efficiency measures are installed throughout the facility.  The program results in reduced monthly operating costs, improved home affordability and increased comfort....all while providing greater environmental benefits.

Project Summary:
Energy Efficiency Measures Installed
~ Specialized Air Sealing
~ High-Efficiency Compact Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures and Bulbs
~ Replaced 419 Thermostats with Energy Efficient Programmable Thermostats
~ Trained Facility Staff in the Efficient Use of These Measures

Savings Summary:
The Need - To reduce electric consumption and cost of energy bills.
The Solution - Installed specialized air sealing, high-efficiency compact fluorescent lighting and programmable thermostats.

Total Project Cost: $176,150
National Grid Incentive: $174,710
Cost to Customer: $1,440
Estimated Annual Electric Energy Savings: 245,800 kWh
Estimated Annual Electric Cost Savings: $39,330
CO2 Lifetime Reduction: 2,686 Tons

To learn more about the EnergyWise program, please call National Grid at 1-888-633-7947 or 1-800-889-0096.

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Princeton Properties Management Inc. of Lowell, MA acquires, builds, renovates, leases & manages apartment communities & corporate furnished apartments. Currently, Princeton Properties owns & manages more than 5500 apartment homes in MA, NH, ME & GA.