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
Energy Savings Actions
- Installed new LED lighting (some locations)
- Retro-commission all AHUs
- Upgraded building automation system
- Added HVAC controls 41 heat pumps
How Did We Get There?
- Hired Energility to develop an Energy Plan by conducting an ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit in 2017
- Started implementing energy savings projects in 2018 Q1
Benefits
- Identified cost effective energy conservation measures – $70,000 Savings
- Installed energy conservation measures – $25,300 Savings
- Reduced maintenance expenses by at least 10%
- Provided a grant by Ohio Development Service Agency for the Energy Plan – $5,000 Savings
- Utilized rebate programs offered by AEP Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio – $31,500 Savings