Ibel Agency and John Barnes Architecture & Design acquired Factory No. 6 in 2015 and renovated the second floor to make it their new home. This new space reflects their award-winning design which is not artsy or trendy, but reflects a thinking process, a purpose, and a solution.
“We hired Energility to conduct an energy audit before beginning to perform upgrades to our old systems and old lighting. We wanted to make improvements to the building that would benefit our tenants, lower our carbon footprint, and save operating costs.”
– Sebastian Ibel, Owner Ibel Agency
Energy Savings Actions
- Installed new LED lighting
- Upgraded furnaces to high efficiency units
- Replaced thermostats with wireless programmable technology
- Lowered electric rate by 7% and gas rate by 19%
How Did We Get There?
- Hired Energility to develop an Energy Plan by conducting an ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit in 2016
- Began implementing recommendations in late 2016
- Achieved ENERGY STAR® certification in 2017
Benefits
- Identified and acted on low cost savings opportunities – $5,200 Savings
- Identified cost effective energy conservation measures – $40,000 Savings
- Utilized rebate programs offered by AEP Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio – $9,900 Savings
- Achieved ENERGY STAR® certification in two consecutive years (2017, 2018)