The conservation measures will help the County save an estimated 2.2 million kilowatt-hours in electricity and more than 18 million gallons of water every year.
Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell said: "Through our strategic plan focus on the environment, we have already taken great strides to reduce energy usage within county-owned buildings.
"This project reflects our continued commitment to implement water and energy saving measures for the good of the environment, but that also have the benefit of bringing a monetary return to the county."
Constellation Energy Resources installed energy and water conservation and facility improvements at various buildings including the County administration building, the Historic Courthouse and the Government Services Center in West Chester, and the Henrietta Hankin Library.
The conservation measures include smart electric meters, energy efficient lighting including LED fixtures, steam efficiency improvements, kitchen hood controls, insulation blankets, low flow toilets, sinks and showers, cooling tower meters, HVAC equipment replacements, ozone laundry systems and building automation system upgrades.
Constellation Energy Resources distributed energy senior vice president Gary Fromer said: "Energy performance contracting is a valuable resource for public entities to leverage their existing operational budget for needed capital improvements.
"Constellation commends Chester County for its focus on the environment and efforts to reduce energy usage within county-owned buildings, and looks forward to continuing to work with the County to achieve its sustainability goals."
The measures are designed and expected to avoid the creation of more than 1,500 tons of carbon dioxide during the term, and have the same benefit to the environment as removing 319 passenger vehicles from the road annually, according to U.S. EPA data for the region.
