“We are very excited about having better control of our building and being able to use the savings for synagogue programs.”
– Steve Freidman, Executive Director of Congregation Tifereth Israel
Congregation Tifereth Israel sought greater control over building systems, reduced maintenance costs, and improved operational efficiency to support its expanding programs and community engagement. Leadership needed a structured Energy Plan to identify cost-effective improvements and create a roadmap for phased implementation.
Strategic Priorities
Improve control of HVAC systems and building operations
Reduce maintenance expenses
Identify cost-effective energy conservation measures
Secure grants and utility rebates
Reinvest savings into synagogue programs
Energility developed an Energy Plan (ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit) focused on system optimization, capital improvements, and incentive coordination. Implementation began in early 2018 with priority projects targeting operational efficiency and system performance.
Strategic Actions
Installed LED lighting in select areas
Retro-commissioned all air handling units
Upgraded building automation system
Added HVAC controls to 41 heat pumps
Coordinated state grants and utility rebate incentives
The Energy Plan identified more than $70,000 in cost-effective energy conservation opportunities, reduced maintenance expenses, and strengthened long-term facility performance.
Financial and Operational Results
Identified $70,000 in cost-effective energy conservation measures
Installed energy conservation measures saving $25,300
Reduced maintenance expenses by at least 10 percent
Secured $5,000 grant from the Ohio Development Services Agency
Secured $31,500 secured in utility rebates
Improved system control and operational visibility
For community institutions, improved system control and reduced maintenance costs strengthen operational stewardship and support continued program growth.
Tifereth Israel is an energetic, welcoming, and growing synagogue in the heart of Columbus. They are passionate about inclusion of all people, of all levels of Jewish knowledge and experience, of all financial means, of all lifestyles. They have a nationally recognized program for affirming the value of interfaith families and Jews-by-choice, a history of being at the center of social justice work in Columbus, and an award-winning religious school that educates and inspires hundreds of students every year.
“We are very excited about having better control of our building and being able to use the savings for synagogue programs.”
– Steve Freidman, Executive Director of Congregation Tifereth Israel