Reduced kW demand
kWh reduced energy
Forecasted savings in the first year
Background
The Kuehne + Nagel Group (K&N) is a global transportation and logistics provider based in Switzerland, with more than 1,000 offices in over 100 countries. Throughout their 120-year history, K&N has evolved from a traditional international freight forwarder to a leading global provider of innovative and fully integrated supply chain solutions. The company is committed to offering environmentally sound, sustainable, and innovative supply chain solutions that continually reduce their impact on the environment. They consider energy efficiency to be a cornerstone of their green strategy.
Situation
Kuehne + Nagel was interested in identifying new ways to reduce energy consumption while improving the quality of light for added safety and security in their McDonough, GA distribution center facility. They put forth specific goals with respect to energy savings and project payback with an aggressive implementation timeline in a competitive bid request.
Solution
After conducting an engineering-grade audit, Eco Engineering identified that K&N needed more than just a one-for-one fixture upgrade. The audit led to a comprehensive plan to re-design the lighting, thereby eliminating unnecessary fixtures to maximize energy savings while also meeting all lighting quality and safety criteria. We used T5 fixtures to better distribute light in the narrow aisleways of the facility. Additionally, our design incorporated occupancy sensors in specific areas to reduce the operating hours of fixtures during non-occupied periods . The audit, design, and implementation phases were performed by Eco Engineering – on-time and on-budget.
Energy Savings
The project energy savings regarding energy demand and consumption over the first year exceeded expectations.
- Energy Demand Reductions: >1,247 kW within first year
- Forecasted Annual Energy Consumption Savings: 1,003,776 kWh
Incentives
K&N’s aggressive timeline, allowed them to receive credits from their local energy provider and a substantial tax deduction under the federal EPA act, allowing them to reach their required energy savings by within the first year following the renovation.
- Energy Savings Within the First Year: $99,132