The company said that it is installing energy conservation measures to help reduce the MTA’s energy consumption, which include lighting retrofits, occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting.
In addition, Pepco Energy will also install a rooftop solar photovoltaic solar array for the Northwest Bus Division of the MTA.
The MTA also received funding from the local utility rebate program and the Maryland Energy Administration Project Sunburst Grant Program to help finance the project.
The comprehensive energy conservation measures will impact more than 1 million square feet, which includes MTA property and building space at various Local Bus, Metro Subway and Light Rail and MARC Facilities.
MTA deputy director of engineering Vern Hartsock said that the Maryland Transit Administration will save more than $560,000 every year, or $9.4m over the contract term.
The project will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 2,800 metric tons annually and will decrease energy costs by approximately 13%, according to the company.
The construction began in January 2011 and is due to be complete in August 2011.
