Philadelphia plans energy efficiency upgrades for city buildings

Dated: January 31 2024

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In the next few years, some of Philadelphia’s most iconic city buildings will be renovated to boost their energy efficiency. “There’s going to be some hefty savings in these buildings,” said Dominic McGraw, deputy director of energy services and operations at the Philadelphia Municipal Energy Office. The project could include upgrades to HVAC systems, lighting and building automation systems, McGraw said. The city would also like to explore solar panels and more sustainable resilience measures — such as on-site battery storage in place of traditional generators. Four of the buildings — the criminal justice center, City Hall, the Municipal Services Building and the One Parkway Building — together make up around 12% of the city’s general fund energy usage. The city plans to choose up to two contractors for the project in early April, and the renovations should be complete within the next five years.
Source: PlanPhilly; 12/31/2023  

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