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ASHRAE LEVEL II ENERGY
AUDIT REPORT
Appendix B

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Chandler Municipal Airport 
Chandler, Arizona 
 
 
ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit Report 
Provided by 
  
June 2020

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Table of Contents 
 
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................. 2 
 
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. 2 
 
Methodology ............................................................................................................................. 6 
 
Project Information .................................................................................................................. 7 
 
Baseline Utility Summary ........................................................................................................ 7 
 Baseline Model Calibration ..................................................................................................... 8 
 
Analysis Reports ..................................................................................................................... 10 
  Appendices……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……. Ω

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Executive Summary 
As part of the updated Master Plan for Chandler Municipal Airport, Quest Energy Group performed a 
comprehensive energy audit of selected buildings at the airport to assist in identifying and prioritizing 
potential energy conservation measures (ECMs). 
This audit meets or exceeds the Level II requirements established by the American Society of Heating, 
Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), which requires a historical analysis of all 
building utility consumption, efficiency improvement recommendations, and a detailed financial 
analysis recommendation. Above and beyond the requirements for an ASHRAE Level II Audit, Quest 
Energy Group developed a full scale energy simulation model using eQUEST software with International 
Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) compliant baseline calibration in order to 
validate energy savings estimates. 
Key Audit Findings 
The Chandler Municipal Airport spent about $59,000 on electricity from January 2019 to December 2019. 
The results of the audit yielded the following findings listed below and are summarized in the following 
table and figure. Additionally, individual energy conservation opportunities are detailed within 
each individual building/area report following this Executive Summary. 
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Incorporating all ECMs over a ten year timeline could reduce total energy costs by almost 38%. 
Incorporating a PV system to offset all energy usage onsite, would result in a payback of 13 years 
and make the Chandler Municipal Airport a Net-Zero Energy facility.
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Upgrading to LED fixtures and proper lighting controls results in an overall energy reduction of 
almost 6% with an overall simple payback close to 5.3 years.
•
Small control upgrades to HVAC equipment in the Administration Building and ATCT would provide 
quick paybacks and reduce energy costs by 2.5%.
•
Upgrading to a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system in the Administration building should be 
considered at the end of life of the current equipment. A VRF system could reduce total airport 
energy costs by up to 5%.
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LED upgrades to the airport landing lighting fixtures requires a significantly high first cost and 
results in an unfavorable economic return.
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Installing a solar PV system for individual buildings results in an average payback of about 16 
years. This is mainly due to the Salt River Project (SRP) utility buyback rate of only $0.02-$0.03 per 
kWh instead of the full retail rate of $0.09 kWh (on average). 
Figure 1 – Annual Financial Results Summary Table for Aggregated Measures (All Meters) 
ECM
Measure Description
Estimated 
Initial Costs
Utility Cost 
Savings
Potential 
SRP 
Incentives
Simple 
Payback
ECM1
LED Lighting Upgrades
$13,400
$2,753
$2,280
4.0
ECM2
High Performance Lighting Controls
$7,250
$430
$1,450
13.5
ECM3
LED Exterior Lighting Upgrades
$51,040
$2,475
$1,500
20.0
ECM4
HVAC Controls Upgrades
$2,150
$1,351
$600
1.1
ECM5
HVAC Equipment Upgrades
$46,500
$2,953
$2,250
15.0
ECM6
Landing Lights LED Replacement
$110,000
$4,420
$4,000
24.0
ECM7
Instantaneous Hot Water Heaters
$2,425
$128
$99
18.2
ECM8
Receptacle Load Upgrades
$500
$336
$177
1.0
ECM9
Individual Solar PV Installations
$126,540
$7,873
$0
16.1

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Figure 2 – Annual Results Breakdown for Aggregated Measures (All Meters) 
 
Solar PV Discussion 
The project team has indicated the area highlighted the image below as a potential location for a solar 
PV system. Based on the site visit, the following items need to be confirmed to determine whether the 
site could house a solar PV system: 
 
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations for glare and other flight impact issues. 
• No underground piping or sewer systems that would require access 
• Proper spacing between solar PV system and existing structures/roads/construction.  
 
Figure 3: Potential Solar PV Location 
 
Additionally, two major financial considerations need to be considered for the installation of a solar PV 
system: 
1. In similar circumstances, other businesses have elected to form a power-purchase agreement 
(PPA) with a third-party developer. This would theoretically enable the airport to lease the land to a 
developer (solar services provider), who would build, own, and maintain the solar equipment. The 
solar services provider could then sell the produced energy back to the airport at a set rate. The 
ECM
Measure Description
Electricity 
Usage 
(kWh/year)
Electricity 
Cost 
($/year)
Percent 
Savings 
(%)
B0
Baseline Utility Usage
534,943
$58,928
0.0%
ECM1
LED Lighting Upgrades
513,653
$56,175
4.7%
ECM2
High Performance Lighting Controls
509,672
$55,744
5.4%
ECM3
LED Exterior Lighting Upgrades
482,814
$53,269
9.6%
ECM4
HVAC Controls Upgrades
470,672
$51,919
11.9%
ECM5
HVAC Equipment Upgrades
446,062
$48,965
16.9%
ECM6
Landing Lights LED Replacement
405,142
$44,545
24.4%
ECM7
Instantaneous Hot Water Heaters
403,999
$44,417
24.6%
ECM8
Receptacle Load Upgrades
401,201
$44,081
25.2%
ECM9
Individual Solar PV Installations
313,751
$36,208
38.6%

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advantage of this approach is that the solar services provider could take advantage of any tax 
credits not available to City of Chandler, thus lowering the net cost of the project, while potentially 
avoiding or mitigating some of the barriers mentioned below. 
a. Taxpayer/ public approval of funding 
b. Utility connectivity issues and/or production arrangements 
c. Other airport operational constraints 
2. SRP only offers about a $0.02-$0.03 per kWh credit for excess generation on an hourly basis. This 
means that if the PV system generates more energy than the property/building consumes, the 
project will only be credited $0.02-$0.03 per kWh instead of the retail rate of about $0.09 per kWh. 
Therefore, it is important to consider the installation of batteries for this project to store excess 
energy generation so that it can be used on site. SRP currently does not offer battery storage 
incentives to commercial customers, only to residential customers. 
There are many potential options for installing solar PV at the Chandler Municipal airport. The following 
PV systems were evaluated with and without battery storage assuming that the airport enters into a 
power purchase agreement (PPA) with a third party developer and will not own their own system. 
1. PV System to Offset All Airport Energy Usage 
2. PV System to Offset Administration Building Energy Usage 
3. PV System to Offset ATCT Energy Usage 
The following table shows the financial results of the solar PV analysis including the following key 
metrics: 
1. Internal Rate of Return - calculates the discount rate that results in the net present value of all cash 
flows for the project to equal zero over a 20 year period. This value can be used to compare 
investments and their profitability.     
2. Straight Line Payback – the time required to earn back the amount invested in the project.   
3. 20-year Cash Flow – the net amount of cash generated by the project over the 20-year period.  
It should be noted that an hourly/daily analysis is needed to determine more specifically the first cost 
for battery storage and total excess generation from the PV system. Currently, conservative factors are 
being used, and further investigation into hourly loads could reduce the first cost and payback for the 
systems.

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System Type
PV System 
Size
First 
Cost
Straight Line 
Payback (years)
Internal Rate 
of Return (IRR)
20-year 
Cash Flow
Offset all Airport Energy Usage
325 kW
$450,875
13.33
6.5%
$262,885
Offset Admin. Bldg Energy Usage
18 kW
$33,300
18.01
1.2%
$4,570
Offset ATCT Energy Usage
35 kW
$51,800
14.95
3.3%
$21,836
System Type
PV System 
Size
First 
Cost
Straight Line 
Payback (years)
Internal Rate 
of Return (IRR)
20-year 
Cash Flow
Offset all Airport Energy Usage
325 kW
$605,875
15.06
8.0%
$350,760
Offset Admin. Bldg Energy Usage
18 kW
$44,400
18.17
1.4%
$7,429
Offset ATCT Energy Usage
35 kW
$82,140
19.15
0.7%
$6,805
PV System Options without Battery Storage
PV System Options with Battery Storage

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 Methodology 
The primary focus of the site audit performed was to survey the existing envelope, lighting, domestic 
hot water (DHW) and HVAC equipment in the buildings and provide a summary of condition, age and 
life of the units, and overall performance level. This audit is composed of a site visit conducted by John 
Daniels on May 19th, 2020 as well as conversations with site personnel. 
 
Based on the information collected from the site audit, a detailed energy simulation model was 
developed using eQUEST (DOE2.2) software to analyze the baseline energy usage for the 
Administration Building at the airport. The collected information was also used to develop engineering 
grade spreadsheets of the remaining buildings and energy consuming equipment in scope: Air Traffic 
Control Tower, Maintenance Building, Hangars, Exterior Lighting, and Landing Lights.  The methodology 
and assumptions in the energy modeling process are detailed below. A graphical depiction of the model 
is shown in each building report. 
 
• A detailed energy model of the Administration Building was constructed based on drawings 
provided by airport personnel and field observations during the audit. Site inspections included 
verifying wall and roof constructions, glass types, lighting equipment, HVAC, DHW, and other 
major energy using equipment.  
• Equipment operation schedules were based on operational, occupancy, and usage data and 
supplemented through interviews with the operations and maintenance staff and field 
observations. 
• Lighting fixtures and schedules were input into the models based on field data and electrical 
drawings.  
• HVAC and DHW equipment were added to the model according to drawings and field 
observations, and each zone was assigned to the appropriate HVAC system. Equipment 
efficiencies were based on nameplate data and/or mechanical plans. Operation schedules and 
controls were input according to maintenance staff interviews.

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 Project Information 
 
 
Project Name & Location 
Chandler Municipal Airport 
Chandler, AZ 85286 
 
Airport Contact 
David Sorensen 
Operations Supervisor 
Chandler, AZ 85286 
Phone: (480) 782-3543  
Email: David.Sorensen@chandleraz.gov 
Chris Andres 
Airport Administrator 
Chandler, AZ 85286 
Phone: (480) 782-3543  
Email: Chris.Andres@chandleraz.gov 
 
Energy Auditor and Modeling Consultant 
Quest Energy Group, LLC 
Michael Ising  
1620 W. Fountainhead Pkwy, Suite 303 
Tempe, AZ 85282 
Phone: 480-467-2480  
Email: m.ising@questenergy.com  
 
Quest Energy Group, LLC 
John Daniels 
1620 W. Fountainhead Pkwy, Suite 303 
Tempe, AZ 85282 
Phone: 480-467-2480  
Email: john@questenergy.com

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 Baseline Utility Summary 
Electricity bills from January 2019 to December 2019 were collected and analyzed for all utility meters 
in the scope. A summary of all utility meter annual electricity cost is provided below.  
 
As shown below, the municipal airport spends about $58,969 per year on electricity at a unit cost of 
about $0.11 per kWh. The areas that account for the majority of electricity usage are the landing lights 
Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), and the Administration Building.  
  
 
Figure 4: Electricity Usage and Cost by Utility Meter 
 
 
 
Figure 5 – Total Electricity Usage from Jan to Dec 2019 
Electricity Usage
Unit Cost
Total Cost
kWh/year
$/kWh
$/year
117-280-004
Runway Lights
264,960
$0.11
28,622
$       
49.5%
858-480-004
ATCT
72,073
$0.09
6,664
$         
13.5%
036-390-004
Administration Bldg
69,560
$0.119
8,280
$         
13.0%
223-360-001
Exterior Lighting
45,200
$0.10
4,632
$         
8.4%
956-201-006
Unknown
35,004
$0.11
3,749
$         
6.5%
814-680-005
T-Hangars
27,596
$0.11
2,926
$         
5.2%
013-722-007
Maintenance Bldg
7,030
$0.15
1,052
$         
1.3%
402-980-004
Fuel Building
5,174
$0.17
900
$            
1.0%
863-754-006
Abandoned Bldg
4,000
$0.24
960
$            
0.7%
148-375-004
Unknown
2,969
$0.23
671
$            
0.6%
085-304-007
Unknown
1,377
$0.37
513
$            
0.3%
534,943
$0.11
58,969
$       
Location
Total
Utility Meter
% of Total 
Usage

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 Baseline Model Calibration 
Calibration Process 
After a detailed baseline model is constructed for each utility meter, it is important to adjust and 
validate the accuracy of the model results by comparing it with the real‐life building behavior. This 
process, known as calibration, is outlined in the paragraph and figure below. 
 
Calibration of an energy model is initiated by running the model simulation using the actual weather 
data from the site over a one‐year performance period. The simulated energy and power outputs are 
then compared to the historical utility data for the same period, and the model inputs are refined to 
make the simulated behavior match the actual data as closely as possible. Model input adjustments are 
typically made based on sub-metered data, trend data, and operational details provided by the building 
staff. This iterative process is repeated until the accuracy of the model is within reasonable tolerances 
(+/- 5% MBE as recommended by IPMVP). 
 
 
Figure 6 – Calibration Process Flowchart

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Baseline Energy Use Analysis & Calibration 
The building modeled and calibrated through eQUEST was the Administration Building. All other 
buildings/utility metered were calibrated utilizing engineering grade excel sheets. The figure below 
illustrates the simulated eQUEST electrical energy usage predicted throughout the one-year period (Jan 
2019 – Dec 2019) as compared to the actual historical utility data. The black line represents actual 
building/utility data provided by each electrical meter. Most models were calibrated to within IPMVP 
guidelines for calibration (MBE <±5%, Cv(RSME) <15%).

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 Analysis Reports 
 
 
 
 
 
Administration Building  
 
 
Air Traffic Control Tower 
 
Maintenance Building 
 
 
T-Hangars A to I 
 
Exterior and Canopy Lights 
 
Runway and Taxiway Lights 
 
Solar PV Analysis

Airport Administration Building

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  Building Description 
The airport administration building is comprised of private office, meeting/conference, lobby, and amenity 
areas. The total square footage of the building is about 5,000 SF. A 3D eQUEST rendering of the building is 
shown in the figure below.  
 
 
 
 
 Operational Schedules 
The airport administration building is expected to be occupied from 7AM to 5PM Monday through 
Friday. Based on conversation with facility personnel, when the airport gets busier, the occupancy 
schedule changes to 6AM to 9PM Monday through Friday.

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 Energy Conservation Measures 
The following section describes in detail individual energy conservation measures resulting 
from the site visit. Estimated energy savings, implementation cost, and simple payback are 
calculated for each conservation measure. 
 
AA1: Replace Linear and Compact Fluorescent Lamps with LEDs 
 
Existing Condition 
The airport administration building utilizes a mixture of 2-lamp, 4ft. T8 
fluorescent fixtures and recessed incandescent 60W lamps throughout. 
Each fixture has the opportunity to be upgraded to LED lamps/fixtures that 
draw significantly less power while also providing similar/better lighting 
levels. 
  
Recommended Action 
Replace all fluorescent lamps with LED lamps. Use a 12W GE 
LED12ET8/g/4/840 linear LED lamp or similar to replace linear 
fluorescent lamps. Replace all 60W incandescent lamps with LED 9W 
lamp. It is important that the LED lamp is checked for ballast 
compatibility. Utilize new fixtures only when deemed aesthetically or 
electrically necessary. The recommended fixture specifications can be 
found in the Appendix.  
 
LED lamps output similar lighting levels as CFLs at a reduced power draw; 
thus, minimizing lighting energy usage without compromising 
performance. Additionally, LED lamps have a longer lifespan minimizing 
maintenance and replacement costs. As a bonus, LED lamps contain no 
mercury, helping to streamline its recycling process. 
 
It is also recommended that maintenance staff consider painting the walls to a brighter color 
(such as white) and replacing the old ceiling tiles with new, whiter ceiling tiles. Brighter colors 
have a higher reflectivity than darker colors meaning the brighter surfaces would reflect more 
light to the room. Less output from the lighting fixtures would be needed to provide the same 
lighting levels in the space. Thus, fewer fixtures would need to be installed, and it would require 
less energy to illuminate the space.  
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Replacing all fluorescent and incandescent lamps with LED lamps would result in electrical 
savings of about 7,292 kWh per year. Total cost savings would be about $875 per year.  
 
SRP offers a lighting rebate of $300 per kW of reduced installed demand for qualified interior 
LEDs. It is estimated that this recommendation could receive up to $600 in incentive rebates.  
 
It is assumed that each fixture would take about 30 minutes to replace the lamps at a labor 
rate of $25 per hour (which assumes internal staff). Utilizing this information and cost data for 
the recommended lamps, the implementation cost would be about $3,000, and the simple 
payback would be 2.7 years, including the incentive.  
Figure 1: Fluorescent Lighting 
Fixtures in the Hallways 
Figure 2: Dark Walls and 
Ceiling in Pilot’s Lounge

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AA2: Install High Performance Lighting Controls 
Existing Condition  
Currently, only the bathrooms and conference rooms in the 
administration building utility occupancy sensors. Based on conversation 
with airport personnel and observations during the site visit, the building 
has highly variable occupancy and it was noticed that lights were left on 
in spaces that were unoccupied.  
Additionally, spaces such as the conference rooms and offices utilize 
significant amounts of natural light. There is opportunity to utilize 
daylight harvesting controls to dim lighting fixtures when sufficient 
natural light enters the space.  
Recommended Action 
It is recommended to expand the installation of occupancy sensors to the whole building and 
install daylighting controls in perimeter spaces with large quantity of windows. The occupancy 
sensors should turn off lighting fixtures within 20 minutes of people leaving the room. 
Daylighting controls should automatically dim perimeter lighting fixtures near windows to 
maintain a constant lighting level of 30 fc (typical for office spaces).  
There are numerous lighting control companies that offer occupancy and daylighting control 
solutions such as Lutron, Lithonia, Leviton, etc. This installation is best implemented at the 
same time as upgrading lighting fixtures to LED fixtures since many lighting companies will 
offer LED upgrades and lighting control upgrades as a packaged deal.  
Energy and Cost Savings 
Installing high performance lighting controls including occupancy and daylighting sensors 
would result in electrical savings of about 1,682 kWh per year. Total cost savings would be 
about $202 per year.  
SRP offers a lighting rebate of $0.40 per watt controlled. It is therefore estimated that this 
recommendation could receive up to $750 in incentive rebates.  
Based on RSMeans and manufacturing data, each occupancy and daylight sensor would cost 
about $250 to purchase and install. Utilizing this information, the implementation cost would 
be about $3,750, and the simple payback would be over 10 years, including the incentive. It is 
thus recommended that this ECM be coupled with ECM AA1. Combining the two ECMs, the 
simple payback would be closer to 5.0 years. 
Figure 3: Occupancy 
Sensor in the Restroom

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AA3: Replace Indirect Lighting and Optimize Natural Light in Corridors and Lobby 
 
Existing Condition  
The corridors and main lobby of the administration building have 
significant amounts of linear fluorescent fixtures that provide 
indirect lighting to illuminate the higher walls and ceiling. 
Additionally, there are windows located near the ceiling, as shown 
on the right, that provide natural lighting to illuminate the ceiling 
and upper walls. Small amounts of the indirect lighting actually 
reach the work plane making it an inefficient form of providing 
light to the space. Replacing the indirect lighting with direct 
lighting would provide a more efficient operation and the natural 
lighting would still illuminate the ceiling and high walls. 
  
 
Recommended Action 
It is recommended to remove the indirect linear fluorescent lamps with direct linear LED 
fixtures. This can be accomplished by simply repositioning the lighting covers to direct the light 
towards the ground instead of the ceiling. Alternatively, linear fixtures could be installed and 
suspended from the ceiling (below the level of the windows) to direct light to the work plane. 
Either scenario would minimize the lighting output and energy usage to illuminate the space 
while also maintaining an illuminated ceiling. 
 
This recommendation should be considered with ECM AA1 and AA2. Installing daylighting 
controls would maximize the usage of natural lighting from the windows and minimize the 
energy output of the lighting fixtures.   
 
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Removing indirect lighting and optimizing natural lighting would would result in electrical 
savings of about 375 kWh per year. Total cost savings would be about $45 per year.  
 
SRP offers a lighting rebate of $300 per kW of reduced installed demand for qualified interior 
LEDs. It is estimated that this recommendation could receive up to $30 in incentive rebates.  
 
It is assumed that this recommendation would be included in ECM AA1 LED upgrades. Based 
on RSMeans data, installing new ceiling hung fixtures would cost about $140 each. Each 
fixture would take about one hour to install at a labor rate of $125 per hour. Utilizing this 
information and cost data, the implementation cost would be about $800, and the simple 
payback would be over 10 years, including the incentive. Coupling this recommendation with 
ECM AA1 and AA2, the total simple payback would be closer to 5.5 years. 
 
 
Figure 4: Indirect Lighting and 
Natural Lighting in the Lobby

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AA4: Install New Thermostats with Optimized Temperature Controls 
 
Existing Condition  
During the site visit, it was noticed that only two thermostats exist; 
however, there are four HVAC units serving the administration 
building. It is unclear how the two thermostats are controlling the 
four HVAC units. Additionally, it was noticed that the existing 
thermostats are very old and do not have the ability for scheduling or 
automatic controls, as shown on the right. Given that the building is 
not occupied 24/7, installing thermostats with scheduling and 
automatic controls would reduce heating, cooling, and fan energy by 
the HVAC units.    
 
The cooling setpoints shown on the thermostats are around 71-72 
°F. These cooling setpoint temperatures are very low and typical 
offices in Phoenix, Arizona maintain occupied cooling setpoint 
temperature around 74 °F.  
 
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that the existing thermostats be replaced with four, new thermostats so 
that each HVAC unit is served by its own thermostat. Each thermostat should have scheduling 
capability and controls that allow for automatic temperature setbacks overnight and during 
unoccupied times. Examples of companies that produce these thermostats would include 
Honeywell, Google, or Samsung. These thermostats can be found at Home Depot or Lowes.   
 
Onsite personnel indicated that the office areas are occupied from 7AM to 5PM Monday 
through Sunday. Thus, it is recommended that the staff program the thermostats to be 70 °F 
for heating and 74 °F for cooling during occupied hours. Schedules should be implemented so 
that the setback temperatures are  82 °F for cooling and 60 °F for heating from 6PM to 6AM 
Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday. These schedules can be adjusted 
during busier times of the year.   
 
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Installing four new thermostats and programming setback schedules would result in electrical 
energy savings of about 8,270 kWh per year. Total cost savings would be about $992 per year.  
 
SRP offers a smart thermostat rebate of $150 per thermostat. Thus, the total rebate would be 
$600.  
 
Based on cost data from sources like Home Depot and Lowes, smart thermostats cost about 
$250 each. Each thermostat would take about one hour to install at a labor rate of $125 per 
hour. Utilizing this information and cost data, the implementation cost would be about $1,500, 
and the simple payback would be 0.9 years, including the incentive.  
 
 
 
Figure 5: Thermostats in 
Administration Building

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AA5: Replacing Existing Heat Pump Units with Ductless VRF System 
Existing Condition  
The administration building currently utilizes four, 7.5-ton RHEEM heat 
pump units that were installed around 2012. The published efficiency of 
the units is 11 EER for cooling and 3.3 COP for heating. Given the age of 
the equipment, it is expected that the efficiency of the units is closer to 
10.5 EER and 3.0 COP, respectively.  
The Air Traffic Control Tower building has upgraded their HVAC system 
to VRF units. There is opportunity in the administration building to upgrade 
the current equipment to a high efficiency VRF system.  
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that the existing HVAC system be replaced with a VRF 
system similar to the Air Traffic Control Tower. These systems utilize the 
inverter control technology to modulate the compressor and fans to meet part load conditions 
and eliminate the inefficiencies of cycling compressors. VRF systems have cooling and heating 
efficiencies up to 28 IEER and 4.2 COP and utilizing ductless VRF units could reduce fan energy 
usage by nearly 50%. Additionally, a VRF system is a zonal system so each room would have 
its own control over temperature setpoints and thermal comfort. This system type would allow 
for optimized HVAC controls to be able to implement temperature setbacks based on 
occupancy or time of day for each room in the building.  
Energy and Cost Savings 
Installing a VRF system to replace the existing heat pump units would result in electrical energy 
savings of about 24,610 kWh per year. Total cost savings would be about $2,953 per year.  
SRP offers a $75 per ton rebate for installing multi-split variable refrigerant flow systems. 
Based on the current equipment tonnage, the rebate is estimated at $2,250.  
Based on RSMeans cost data, each evaporator unit would cost about $2,650 and each 
condensing unit would cost about $20,000, for a total implementation cost of $46,500. The 
simple payback would be over 10 years, including the incentive.  
Figure 6: One of four 
Condenser Units serving 
the Admin Building

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AA6: Insulate Domestic Hot Water Pipes 
 
Existing Condition  
The administration building currently utilizes an electric 
domestic hot water (DHW) storage tank to provide hot water to 
restrooms and the pantry sink. During the site visit, it was 
noticed that all DHW pipes were uninsulated, as shown on the 
right. Uninsulated pipes result in significant heat loss in the 
distribution of hot water to the restrooms and pantry area.  
 
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that 1”-1.5” insulation be installed on the 
DHW pipes to reduce distribution heat loss. Insulating DHW 
pipes not only reduces the energy consumed by the water 
heater, but also reduces the wait time for occupants wanting hot water at the pantry or 
restrooms.  
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Installing DHW piping insulation would result in electrical energy savings of about 173  kWh per 
year. Total cost savings would be about $21 per year.  
 
Based on typical cost data, it estimated the material cost to insulate DHW pipes would cost 
about $50. It is assumed that installing insulation would take about 30 minutes a labor rate of 
$25 per hour (which assumes internal staff). Using this cost data, total implementation cost 
would be about $75, and the simple payback would be 3.6 years, including the incentive.  
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 7: Uninsulated copper DHW 
pipes

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AA7: Install Instantaneous, Tankless Electric Water Heaters  
Existing Condition  
The administration building currently utilizes a 30 gallon electric 
domestic hot water (DHW) storage tank to provide hot water to 
restrooms and the pantry sink, as shown on the right. While electric 
water heaters are about 97% efficient, there is significant distribution 
losses from the storage tank and uninsulated piping. Given that the 
only end uses for DHW are restrooms, shower, and a pantry sink, 
the 30 gallons storage tank seems unnecessary, and there is 
opportunity to pursue instantaneous, tankless electric water heaters.  
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that instantaneous, tankless electric water 
heaters be installed 1) at the pantry sink and 2) in each restroom. 
Instantaneous water heaters eliminate tank storage heat losses and distribution piping heat 
losses.  
Energy and Cost Savings 
Installing instantaneous electric water heaters would result in electrical savings of about 663 
kWh per year. Total cost savings would be about $76 per year. 
SRP offers custom rebates of $0.10 per kWh saved, up to 60% of the implementation cost. This 
recommendation would qualify for a rebate of about $66.  
Based RSMeans costs and cost from retail stores, the material cost for three instantaneous 
hot water heaters rated at 1.27 gpm would be about $170 each. Estimated installation cost 
would be about $300 per unit. Thus, the total implementation cost would be about $1,410, and 
the simple payback would be over 10 years, including the incentive.     
Figure 8: 30 gal DHW
Storage Tank

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AA8: Install Receptacle Load Controls to Turn Off Equipment 
 
Existing Condition 
The administration building utilizes a wide range of appliances such 
as printers/scanners, TVs, compact refrigerators, and more. Given 
that the building has variable occupancy, there are times when this 
equipment will remain on even when no one is present or utilizing the 
equipment. Based on previous project experience, as much as 50% 
of miscellaneous equipment can be left on overnight for a typical 
office space. Installing controls to automatically turn off TVs, 
computers, coffee makers, etc. could significantly reduce wasted 
energy usage.   
 
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that receptacle load controls be implemented for 
all office, pantry, copy room, and conference areas to turn off equipment overnight and during 
unoccupancy. Many lighting manufacturers have incorporated receptacle load controls into 
their lighting controls, and thus, this recommendation should be considered alongside ECMs 
AA1 and AA2.  
 
Receptacle load controls can come in a variety of forms. New outlets can be installed that are 
separately circuited to include one outlet for equipment that can be turned off and another 
outlet that remains on. Another form of receptacle control is the use of power strips or wireless 
remote control plug-ins. The power strips and plug ins can be controlled directly from a lighting 
control system or simply from an App on your phone. These controls are typical for home 
retrofits but apply to small office spaces such as the administration building. The following link 
to The Home Depot website shows examples of these controls: 
https://www.homedepot.com/b/Electrical-Wiring-Devices-Light-Controls-Plug-
Adapters/Remote-Control/N-5yc1vZcjvpZ1z0r7we.  
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Installing receptacle load controls to turn off equipment during unoccupancy would result in 
electrical savings of about 1,771 kWh per year. Total cost savings would be about $213 per 
year.  
 
SRP offers custom rebates of $0.10 per kWh saved, up to 60% of the implementation cost. This 
recommendation would qualify for a rebate of about $177. 
  
Based on RSMeans data and retail store cost data, purchasing simple plug-in and power strip 
controls would cost about $500. Installing the equipment and programming could be 
completed in-house since it only requires the use of a smart phone. If so, the implementation 
cost would be about $500, and the simple payback would be 1.5 years.    
 
 
Figure 9: Administration 
Pantry Area

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AA9: Implement Policy to Purchase Energy Star Equipment 
 
Existing Condition 
The administration building utilizes a wide range of appliances such as printers/scanners, TVs, 
compact refrigerators, and more. Based on site observations, a number of these equipment 
were not Energy Star certified. These pieces of equipment are typically left on overnight or 
utilize significant amounts of power when not in use. Upgrading to Energy Star equipment 
would minimize usage during operation and non-operation.  
 
Many corporations have begun instituting policies that require the purchase of Energy Star 
equipment. There is opportunity to implement similar practices across the airport buildings to 
minimize energy usage due to miscellaneous equipment.    
 
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that the airport implement a policy to purchase Energy Star equipment 
when purchasing new equipment or replacing existing equipment. All Energy Star rated 
equipment from office, pantry, and AV equipment can be found on the following website: 
https://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/. Many of  the products found on this site can be 
purchased from local retail stores such as Home Depot, Lowes, Best Buy, etc.  
 
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Implementing a policy to purchase Energy Star equipment would result in electrical savings of 
about 1,027 kWh per year. Total cost savings would be about $123 per year.  
 
Based on the Energy Star website, the cost between standard and Energy Star equipment is 
negligible, and thus, there is no implementation cost and the simple payback is immediate.

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 Analysis Results 
Economic Results Summary 
The following table details the eQUEST outputs, energy savings, and cost savings for each 
ECM option evaluated. Key findings from the energy analysis include: 
• Implementing all recommendations could reduce the total building energy usage by 
nearly 60% and reduce energy costs by more than 50%.  
• Installing LED lighting and high performance controls can reduce electrical energy costs 
by 13% with a 5.5 year payback.  
• Installing proper temperature controls and setpoints can reduce energy costs by about 
11% with a very short payback.   
• Replacing HVAC equipment should only be considered at the end of life. However, 
upgrading to a VRF system with optimized zone controls can reduce energy costs by 
nearly 33%. 
• Utilizing instantaneous hot water heaters can reduce hot water energy usage by nearly 
30%.  
• Installing Energy Star equipment and providing optimized controls of plug loads can 
reduce energy cost by 4% with minimal implementation cost.  
 
 
Figure 10: Energy and Cost Summary for Each ECM 
 
Economic results are summarized in the table below. Estimated implementation costs for each 
measure were based on manufacturing data and RSMeans data.  
 
Electric
Ambient
Misc
DHW
Heating
Cooling
Vent
Total
Total
Lighting
Equip
Electric
Electric
Electric
Fans
HVAC
Electric
(kWh)
(kWh)
(kWh)
(kWh)
(kWh)
(kWh)
(kWh)
(kWh)
0
Calibrated Model
12,750
        
13,015
        
2,495
      
2,921
       
33,717
          
9,381
           
46,019
          
74,319
           
AA1
0+Replace Fluorescents with LED Fixtures
6,375
           
13,015
        
2,496
      
3,502
       
32,316
          
9,281
           
45,099
          
67,027
           
AA2
L1+Install High Performance Lighting Controls
4,912
           
13,015
        
2,496
      
3,632
       
31,994
          
9,254
           
44,880
          
65,345
           
AA3
L2+Optimize Natural Lighting and Remove Uplighting
4,585
           
13,015
        
2,496
      
3,660
       
31,922
          
9,250
           
44,832
          
64,970
           
AA4
L3+Install New Thermostats with Temperature Setbacks
4,585
           
13,015
        
2,492
      
1,627
       
27,663
          
7,289
           
36,579
          
56,700
           
AA5
M1+Replace Heat Pumps with VRF System
4,585
           
13,015
        
2,492
      
1,032
       
8,023
            
2,916
           
11,971
          
32,090
           
AA6
M2+Insulate Domestic Hot Water Pipes
4,585
           
13,015
        
2,325
      
1,035
       
8,016
            
2,915
           
11,966
          
31,917
           
AA7
P1+Install Instantaneous Electric Water Heaters
4,585
           
13,015
        
1,693
      
1,035
       
8,016
            
2,915
           
11,966
          
31,284
           
AA8
P2+Install Receptacle Load Controls
4,585
           
11,346
        
1,693
      
1,064
       
7,904
            
2,894
           
11,862
          
29,513
           
AA9
R1+Install Energy Star Equipment
4,585
           
10,372
        
1,693
      
1,082
       
7,841
            
2,886
           
11,809
          
28,486
           
Savings relative to Previous Measure
AA1
0+Replace Fluorescents with LED Fixtures
6,375
           
-
               
(1)
             
(581)
        
1,401
            
100
              
920
               
7,292
             
AA2
L1+Install High Performance Lighting Controls
1,463
           
-
               
-
           
(130)
        
322
               
27
                
219
               
1,682
             
AA3
L2+Optimize Natural Lighting and Remove Uplighting
327
              
-
               
-
           
(28)
           
72
                  
4
                   
48
                  
375
                
AA4
L3+Install New Thermostats with Temperature Setbacks
-
               
-
               
4
               
2,033
       
4,259
            
1,961
           
8,253
            
8,270
             
AA5
M1+Replace Heat Pumps with VRF System
-
               
-
               
-
           
595
          
19,640
          
4,373
           
24,608
          
24,610
           
AA6
M2+Insulate Domestic Hot Water Pipes
-
               
-
               
167
          
(3)
             
7
                    
1
                   
5
                    
173
                
AA7
P1+Install Instantaneous Electric Water Heaters
-
               
-
               
632
          
-
           
-
                 
-
               
-
                 
633
                
AA8
P2+Install Receptacle Load Controls
-
               
1,669
           
-
           
(29)
           
112
               
21
                
104
               
1,771
             
AA9
R1+Install Energy Star Equipment
-
               
974
              
-
           
(18)
           
63
                  
8
                   
53
                  
1,027
             
Total Savings
Totals:
8,165
           
2,643
           
802
          
1,839
       
25,876
          
6,495
           
34,210
          
45,833
           
Percent of Baseline:
64.0%
20.3%
32.1%
63.0%
76.7%
69.2%
74.3%
61.7%
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Figure 11 – Economic Results Summary 
ECM
Measure Description
First Cost
Utility Cost 
Savings
SRP 
Incentive
Simple 
Payback
AA1
0+Replace Fluorescents with LED Fixtures
$3,000
$875
$600
2.7
AA2
L1+Install High Performance Lighting Controls
$3,750
$202
$750
14.9
AA3
L2+Optimize Natural Lighting and Remove Uplighting
$800
$45
$30
17.1
AA4
L3+Install New Thermostats with Temperature Setbacks
$1,500
$992
$600
0.9
AA5
M1+Replace Heat Pumps with VRF System
$46,500
$2,953
$2,250
15.0
AA6
M2+Insulate Domestic Hot Water Pipes
$75
$21
$0
3.6
AA7
P1+Install Instahot Water Heaters
$1,410
$76
$66
17.7
AA8
P2+Install Receptacle Load Controls
$500
$213
$177
1.5
AA9
R1+Install Energy Star Equipment
$0
$123
$0
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 Energy Conservation Measures 
The following section describes in detail individual energy conservation measures resulting 
from the site visit. Estimated energy savings, implementation cost, and simple payback are 
calculated for each conservation measure. 
 
AT1: Replace Linear and Compact Fluorescent Lamps with LEDs 
 
Existing Condition 
The air traffic control building utilizes a mixture of 2-lamp 4ft. T8 
fluorescent fixtures and recessed incandescent 60W lamps throughout. 
Each fixture has the opportunity to be upgraded to LED lamps/fixtures that 
draw significantly less power while also providing similar/better lighting 
levels. 
  
Recommended Action 
Replace all fluorescent lamps with LED lamps. Use a 12W GE 
LED12ET8/g/4/840 linear LED lamp or similar to replace linear fluorescent 
lamps. Replace all 60W incandescent lamps with 9W LED lamp. It is 
important that the LED lamp is checked for ballast compatibility. Utilize new 
fixtures only when deemed aesthetically or electrically necessary. The 
recommended fixture specifications can be found in the Appendix.  
 
LED lamps output similar lighting levels as CFLs at a reduced power draw; thus, minimizing 
lighting energy usage without compromising performance. Additionally, LED lamps have a longer 
lifespan minimizing maintenance and replacement costs. As a bonus, LED lamps contain no 
mercury, helping to streamline its recycling process. 
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Replacing all fluorescent and incandescent lamps with LED lamps would result in electrical 
savings of about 4,912 kWh per year. Total cost savings would be about $454 per year.  
 
SRP offers a lighting rebate of $300 per kW of reduced installed demand for qualified interior 
LEDs. It is estimated that this recommendation could receive up to $600 in incentive rebates.  
 
It is assumed that each fixture would take about 30 minutes to replace the lamps at a labor 
rate of $25 per hour (which assumes internal staff). Utilizing this information and cost data for 
the recommended lamps, the implementation cost would be about $2,500, and the simple 
payback would be 4.2 years, including the incentive.  
 
 
Figure 1: Fluorescent 
Lighting Fixtures in the 
ATCT

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AT2: Install High Performance Lighting Controls 
 
Existing Condition  
Currently, the air traffic control tower building does not utilize any 
occupancy sensors. Based on conversation with airport personnel and 
observations during the site visit, the building has highly variable 
occupancy on multiple floors and it was noticed that lights were left on 
in spaces that were unoccupied.  
  
    
Recommended Action 
It is recommended to install occupancy sensors throughout the 
building. The occupancy sensors should turn off lighting fixtures within 
20 minutes of people leaving the room.  
 
There are numerous lighting control companies that offer occupancy and daylighting control 
solutions such as Lutron, Lithonia, Leviton, etc. This installation is best implemented at the 
same time as upgrading lighting fixtures to LED fixtures since many lighting companies will 
offer LED upgrades and lighting control upgrades as a package.  
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Installing high performance lighting controls including occupancy and daylighting sensors 
would result in electrical savings of about 1,403 kWh per year. Total cost savings would be 
about $130 per year.  
 
SRP offers a lighting rebate of $0.40 per watt controlled. It is therefore estimated that this 
recommendation could receive up to $450 in incentive rebates.  
 
Based on RSMeans and manufacturing data, each occupancy and daylight sensor would cost 
about $250 to purchase and install. Utilizing this information, the implementation cost would 
be about $2,250, and the simple payback would be over 10 years, including the incentive. It is 
thus recommended that this ECM be coupled with ECM AA1. Combining the two ECMs, the 
simple payback would be closer to 6.7 years. 
 
 
 
 
Figure 2: Lighting Fixture 
in Electrical Room

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AT3: Replace the HPS Beacon Light with LED Fixture 
 
Existing Condition  
The current beacon light draws about 2000W and is 
controlled by a photocell to operate from dusk till 
dawn. Similar to the other landing lights, there is 
opportunity to replace the beacon fixture with a more 
efficient LED fixture.  
 
Recommended Action 
Replace the 2000W beacon fixture with a 795W RBMI 
Rotating Beacon light, or similar. Based on FAA 
regulations, the whole fixture would need to be 
replaced, not just the lamps. Additionally, staff 
personnel should consider if the voltage between the new LED fixtures and old incandescent 
fixtures would change.  
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Replacing the existing beacon fixture with a new, higher efficient light would result in electricity 
savings of about 4,380 kWh per year and cost savings of about $405 per year.  
 
SRP offers custom rebates of $0.10 per kWh. This recommendation could qualify for $438 in 
rebates.  
 
Based on previous projects and manufacturing data, the expected cost for the beacon light 
would be about $10,000. The simple payback would be over 10 years, including incentives.  
 
 
Figure 3: Beacon Light at top of ATCT

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AT4: Program Thermostats with Optimized Temperature Setbacks  
 
Existing Condition  
During the site visit, each room in the ATCT utilizes the 
smart thermostat as shown on the right. However, it 
was noticed that the thermostats have not been 
programmed or scheduled. Additionally, the 
thermostats were locked from editing and were not 
able to be programmed during the visit. Given that the 
building is not occupied 24/7 and has variable 
occupancy, programming the thermostats for 
temperature setback modes would reduce heating, 
cooling, and fan energy by the HVAC units.    
 
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that the existing thermostats be programmed with optimized schedules for 
temperature setbacks. Schedules should be implemented so that the setback temperatures 
are  82 °F for cooling and 60 °F for heating from 9PM to 6AM everyday of the week. These 
schedules can be adjusted during busier times of the year.   
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Installing four new thermostats and programming setback schedules would result in electrical 
energy savings of about 2,880 kWh per year. Total cost savings would be about $266 per year.  
 
It is estimated that an LG electrician would need about 30 minutes per thermostat to 
reprogram at a labor rate of $125 per hour. If so, the implementation cost would be about 
$500, and the simple payback would be 1.9 years, including the incentive.  
 
 
 
Figure 4: Existing Smart Thermostats in ATCT

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AT5: Adjust Thermostat Setpoints to 74° F for Cooling in IT Rooms 
Existing Condition  
During the site visit, it was noticed that the IT rooms 
had cooling temperature setpoints between 68-70 °F, 
as shown in the image on the right. While IT rooms 
need to be conditioned to relatively cool temperatures, 
IT equipment can operate at temperatures up to 78 °F 
without malfunction or reduced speed. Setpoints of 68 
°F are not needed and should be adjusted closer to 74 
°F.  
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that temperature setpoints in the 
IT rooms be adjusted from 68-70 °F to 74 °F. Increasing the temperature in the space to 74 °F 
does not hinder the function of the IT equipment and reduces cooling energy consumption 
considerably.  
Energy and Cost Savings 
Adjusting temperature setpoints in the IT rooms would result in electrical energy savings of 
about 561 kWh per year. Total cost savings would be about $52 per year.  
Adjusting setpoints requires no implementation cost, and thus, the simple payback is 
immediate.  
Figure 5: Thermostat in IT Room

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AT6: Remove Old AC Units and Insulate Walls  
 
Existing Condition  
There exist a number of old, AC units in the air traffic control tower as the 
one shown on the right. Given that all spaces now utilize newer VRF 
units, the old AC units can be removed so that the spot that once held the 
AC unit can be covered and insulated.  
 
 
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that all old AC units be removed, and the wall be filled 
with at a minimum R-13 Batt insulation between 4in wood studs.  
Reducing the infiltration and heat transfer through the envelope reduces 
the cooling load on the VRF unit and results in significant energy savings.  
 
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Insulating the wall to minimize infiltration and heat transfer would result in in electrical energy 
savings of about 432 kWh per year. Total cost savings would be about $40 per year.  
 
Based on typical construction cost and RSMeans data, the cost to install R-13 batt insulation 
between 4in wood studs is about $5 per SF. It is estimated that a total of 15 SF would be 
needed to fully cover and insulate the holes in the wall. If so, the implementation cost would be 
about $150, and the simple payback would be about 3.8 years.  
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 6: Window Unit 
in ATCT

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AT7: Install Instantaneous, Tankless Electric Water Heaters  
Existing Condition  
The air traffic control tower building currently utilizes a 6 gallon electric 
domestic hot water (DHW) storage tank to provide hot water to 
restrooms, as shown on the right. While electric water heaters are 
about 97% efficient, there is significant distribution losses from the 
storage tank and uninsulated piping. Given that the only end uses for 
DHW are restrooms and breakroom, the 6 gallon storage tank seems 
unnecessary, and there is opportunity to pursue instantaneous, 
tankless electric water heaters.  
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that instantaneous, tankless electric water heaters 
be installed in each restroom. Instantaneous water heaters eliminate 
tank storage heat losses and distribution piping heat losses.  
Energy and Cost Savings 
Installing instantaneous electric water heaters would result in electrical savings of about 337 
kWh per year. Total cost savings would be about $31 per year. 
SRP offers custom rebates of $0.10 per kWh saved, up to 60% of the implementation cost. This 
recommendation would qualify for a rebate of about $33.  
Based RSMeans costs and cost from retail stores, the material cost for two instantaneous hot 
water heaters rated at 1.27 gpm would be about $170 each. Estimated installation cost would 
be about $300 per unit. Thus, the total implementation cost would be about $940, and the 
simple payback would be over 10 years, including the incentive.     
Figure 7: 6 Gallon DHW 
Storage Tank

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 Analysis Results 
Economic Results Summary 
Energy results for each of the ECMs described above are shown in the table below. Key 
findings from the energy analysis include: 
• Implementing all recommendations could reduce the ATCT energy usage by nearly 21%  
• Installing LED lighting and high performance controls can reduce electrical energy costs 
by 15%. 
• Installing proper temperature controls and setpoints can reduce energy costs by about 
5% with a very short payback.   
• Utilizing instantaneous hot water heaters can reduce hot water energy usage by nearly 
30% and overall energy usage by about 0.5%. 
 
 
Figure 8: Energy and Cost Summary for Each ECM 
 
Economic results are summarized in the table below. Estimated implementation costs for each 
measure were based on manufacturing data and RSMeans data.  
 
 
Figure 9 – Economic Results Summary 
Cost 
Savings
Percent 
Savings
B0
Baseline Usage
72,073
$6,664
0.0%
$0
0.0%
AT1
Replace Fluorescent Lamps with LEDs
67,161
$6,210
6.8%
$454
6.8%
AT2
Install High Performance Lighting Controls
65,758
$6,080
8.8%
$130
1.9%
AT3
Replace HPS Beacon Light with LED Fixture
61,378
$5,675
14.8%
$405
6.1%
AT4
Program Thermostats with Optimized Temperature Setbacks
58,498
$5,409
18.8%
$266
4.0%
AT5
Adjust Thermostat Setpoints to 74 °F in IT Rooms
57,937
$5,357
19.6%
$52
0.8%
AT6
Remove Old AC Units and Insulate Walls
57,505
$5,317
20.2%
$40
0.6%
AT7
Install Instantaneous, Tankless Electric Water Heaters
57,168
$5,286
20.7%
$31
0.5%
ECM
Measure Description
Electricity 
Usage 
(kWh/year)
Utility Cost 
($/year)
Percent 
Savings
Incremental
AT1
Replace Fluorescent Lamps with LEDs
$2,500
$454
$600
4.2
AT2
Install High Performance Lighting Controls
$2,500
$130
$450
15.8
AT3
Replace HPS Beacon Light with LED Fixture
$10,000
$405
$438
23.6
AT4
Program Thermostats with Optimized Temperature Setbacks
$500
$266
$0
1.9
AT5
Adjust Thermostat Setpoints to 74 °F in IT Rooms
$0
$52
$0
Immediate
AT6
Remove Old AC Units and Insulate Walls
$150
$40
$0
3.8
AT7
Install Instantaneous, Tankless Electric Water Heaters
$940
$31
$33
29.1
First Cost
Utility 
Cost 
Savings
SRP 
Incentives
Simple 
Payback 
(years)
ECM
Measure Description

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 Energy Conservation Measures 
The following section describes in detail individual energy conservation measures resulting 
from the site visit and analysis for interior and exterior lighting. Estimated energy savings, 
implementation cost, and simple payback are calculated for each conservation measure. 
 
M1: Replace All Linear Fluorescent Fixtures with LED Fixtures  
 
Existing Condition  
The airport maintenance facility utilizes a 4-lamp, 4-ft. T8 linear 
fluorescent fixtures. Each fixture has the opportunity to be 
upgraded to LED fixtures that draw significantly less power while 
also providing same/better lighting levels. 
 
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that each T8 lamp should be replaced with a 
12W GE LED12ET8/g/4/840 linear LED lamp or similar. Utilize new 
fixtures only when deemed aesthetically or electrically necessary. 
The recommended fixture specifications can be found in the Appendix.  
 
LED lamps output similar lighting levels as fluorescent fixtures at a reduced power draw; thus, 
minimizing lighting energy usage without compromising performance. Additionally, LED lamps 
have a longer lifespan minimizing maintenance costs. As a bonus, LED lamps contain no mercury, 
helping to streamline the recycling process. 
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Replacing all linear fluorescent fixtures with LED fixtures would result in electrical energy 
savings of about 2,868 kWh per year and cost savings of about $316 per year.  
 
SRP offers a lighting rebate of $300 per kW of reduced installed demand for qualified interior 
LEDs. It is estimated that this recommendation could receive up to $150 in incentive rebates.  
 
It is assumed that each fixture would take about 30 minutes to replace the lamps at a labor 
rate of $25 per hour (which assumes internal staff). Utilizing this information and cost data for 
the recommended lamps, the implementation cost would be about $1,100, and the simple 
payback would be 3.0 years, including the incentive.  
 
 
 
 
Figure 1: Interior Linear 
Fluorescent Fixtures

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M2: Install High Performance Lighting Controls 
Existing Condition  
Based on the site visit, the maintenance building currently 
does not utilize occupancy sensors to control lighting 
fixtures. Given that this building has low occupancy and high 
variability during the day, installing occupancy sensors can 
significantly reduce energy usage and run time for the lighting 
fixtures.  
Additionally, the maintenance building utilizes significant 
amounts of skylights. There is opportunity to utilize daylight 
harvesting controls to dim lighting fixtures when sufficient 
natural light enters the space.  
Recommended Action 
It is recommended to install a couple of occupancy and daylighting sensors in the 
maintenance building to control lighting fixtures. The occupancy sensors should turn off 
lighting fixtures within 20 minutes of people leaving the space. Daylighting controls should 
automatically dim lighting fixtures near windows to maintain a constant lighting level of 40 fc 
(typical for warehouse/manufacturing spaces).  
There are numerous lighting control companies that occupancy and daylighting control 
solutions such as Lutron, Lithonia, Leviton, etc. This installation is best implemented at the 
same time as upgrading lighting fixtures to LED fixtures since many lighting companies will 
offer LED upgrades and lighting control upgrades as a package.  
Energy and Cost Savings 
Installing high performance lighting controls including occupancy and daylighting sensors 
would result in electrical savings of about 896 kWh per year. Total cost savings would be about 
$99 per year.  
SRP offers a lighting rebate of $0.40 per watt controlled. It is therefore estimated that this 
recommendation could receive up to $250 in incentive rebates.  
Based on RSMeans and manufacturing data, each occupancy and daylight sensor would cost 
about $250 to purchase and install. Utilizing this information, the implementation cost would 
be about $1,000, and the simple payback would be 7.6 years, including the incentive. It is thus 
recommended that this ECM be coupled with ECM AA1. Combining the two ECMs, the simple 
payback would be closer to 4.1 years. 
Figure 2: Linear Fluorescent Fixtures 
in the Maintenance Building

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 Analysis Results 
Economic Results Summary 
Energy results for each ECM described above are shown in the table below. Overall, replacing 
all lighting fixtures with high efficient LEDs and installing lighting controls could reduce total 
energy consumption for the Maintenance Building by 39%.   
 
 
Figure 3: Energy Results Summary 
 
Economic results are summarized in the table below. Estimated implementation costs for each 
measure were based on manufacturing data, conversations with facility personnel, and 
RSMeans data.  
 
 
Figure 4 – Economic Results Summary 
 
Cost 
Savings
Percent 
Savings
B0
Baseline Usage
7,030
$1,052
0%
$0
0%
M1
Replace All Linear Fluorescents w/ LEDs
4,162
$736
30%
$316
30%
M2
Install High Performance Lighting Controls
3,265
$638
39%
$99
9%
ECM
Measure Description
Electricity 
Usage 
(kWh/year)
Utility Cost 
($/year)
Percent 
Savings
Incremental
M1
Replace All Linear Fluorescents w/ LEDs
$1,100
$316
$150
3.0
M2
Install High Performance Lighting Controls
$1,000
$99
$250
7.6
First Cost
Utility 
Cost 
Savings
SRP 
Incentives
Simple 
Payback 
(years)
ECM
Measure Description

T-Hangars A Through I

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 Energy Conservation Measures 
The following section describes in detail individual energy conservation measures resulting 
from the site visit and analysis for interior and exterior lighting. Estimated energy savings, 
implementation cost, and simple payback are calculated for each conservation measure. 
 
H1: Replace All Linear Fluorescent Fixtures with LED Fixtures  
 
Existing Condition  
The hangars utilize a mixture of linear fluorescent 
fixtures. Each fixture has the opportunity to be 
upgraded to LED fixtures that draw significantly less 
power while also providing same/better lighting levels. 
 
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that each T12 fixture in the hangars 
be replaced with a Series SKD 8ft. 80W LED fixture or 
similar. Each T8 fixture should be replaced with a 12W 
GE LED12ET8/g/4/840 linear LED lamp or similar. 
Utilize new fixtures only when deemed aesthetically or 
electrically necessary. The recommended fixture specifications can be found in the Appendix.  
 
LED lamps output similar lighting levels as fluorescent fixtures at a reduced power draw; thus, 
minimizing lighting energy usage without compromising performance. Additionally, LED lamps 
have a longer lifespan minimizing maintenance costs. As a bonus, LED lamps contain no mercury, 
helping to streamline the recycling process. 
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Replacing all linear fluorescent fixtures in the hangars with LED fixtures would result in 
electrical energy savings of about 5,842 kWh per year and cost savings of about $643 per year.  
 
SRP offers a lighting rebate of $300 per kW of reduced installed demand for qualified interior 
LEDs. It is estimated that this recommendation could receive up to $900 in incentive rebates.  
 
It is assumed that each fixture would take about 30 minutes to replace the lamps at a labor 
rate of $25 per hour (which assumes internal staff). Utilizing this information and cost data for 
the recommended lamps, the implementation cost would be about $6,000, and the simple 
payback would be 7.9 years, including the incentive.  
 
 
 
 
Figure 1: Exterior T-Hangars

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H2: Replace All Exterior Lighting with LED Fixtures 
 
Existing Condition  
Based on the site visit, the hangars utilize 60-100W incandescent and 
halide exterior fixtures that are controlled by a photocell. Each exterior 
fixture has the opportunity to be upgraded to LED fixtures that draw 
significantly less power while also providing the same/better lighting 
levels. 
 
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that each exterior fixture be replaced with a 50W 
LED Flat Corn Light or similar. It is important that the LED lamp is 
checked for ballast compatibility. Utilize new fixtures only when 
deemed aesthetically or electrically necessary. The recommended 
fixture specifications can be found in the Appendix. 
 
LED lamps output similar lighting levels as fluorescent fixtures at a reduced power draw; thus, 
minimizing lighting energy usage without compromising performance. Additionally, LED lamps 
have a longer lifespan minimizing maintenance costs. As a bonus, LED lamps contain no mercury, 
helping to streamline the recycling process. 
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Replacing all exterior fixtures serving the hangars with LED fixtures would result in electrical 
energy savings of about 2,652 kWh per year and cost savings of about $292 per year.  
 
SRP offers an exterior lighting rebate of $200 per kW of reduced installed demand for qualified 
LEDs. It is estimated that this recommendation could receive up to $400 in incentive rebates.  
 
It is assumed that each fixture would take about 30 minutes to replace the lamps at a labor 
rate of $25 per hour (which assumes internal staff). Utilizing this information and cost data for 
the recommended lamps, the implementation cost would be about $2,300, and the simple 
payback would be 6.5 years, including the incentive.  
 
Figure 2: Exterior Halide 
Fixture

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 Analysis Results 
Economic Results Summary 
Energy results for each ECM described above are shown in the table below. Overall, replacing 
all lighting fixtures with high efficient LEDs could reduce total energy consumption for the 
Hangars by 32%.   
 
 
Figure 3: Energy Results Summary 
 
Economic results are summarized in the table below. Estimated implementation costs for each 
measure were based on manufacturing data, conversations with facility personnel, and 
RSMeans data.  
 
 
Figure 4 – Economic Results Summary 
 
Cost 
Savings
Percent 
Savings
B0
Baseline Usage
27,596
$2,926
0%
$0
0%
H1
Replace All Linear Fluorescents w/ LEDs
21,753
$2,283
22%
$643
22%
H2
Replace All Exterior Lighting w/ LEDs
19,101
$1,991
32%
$292
10%
ECM
Measure Description
Electricity 
Usage 
(kWh/year)
Utility Cost 
($/year)
Percent 
Savings
Incremental
H1
Replace All Linear Fluorescents w/ LEDs
$6,000
$643
$900
7.9
H2
Replace All Exterior Lighting w/ LEDs
$2,300
$292
$400
6.5
First Cost
Utility 
Cost 
Savings
SRP 
Incentives
Simple 
Payback 
(years)
ECM
Measure Description

Parking Lot and Canopy Lighting

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 Energy Conservation Measures 
The following section describes in detail individual energy conservation measures resulting 
from the site visit and analysis. Estimated energy savings, implementation cost, and simple 
payback are calculated for each conservation measure. 
 
E1: Replace All 100W HPS Exterior Pole Fixtures with 50W LED Fixtures  
 
Existing Condition  
The parking lot for the airport administration building utilizes  
12, 100W HPS exterior pole lights. Additionally, it is expected 
that all streetlights utilize inefficient halogen or HPS fixtures. 
The fixtures are controlled by photocells to turn on at dusk 
and turn off at dawn. The 100W pole lamps draw a 
significant amount of power, and there is opportunity to 
replace the current fixtures with 50W LED fixtures. 
 
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that all exterior pole fixtures be replaced 
with a 50W LED fixture or similar. It is assumed that the 
existing pole structure is in good shape and the LED fixture could be fastened to the existing pole.  
 
LED lamps output similar lighting levels as CFLs at a reduced power draw; thus, minimizing 
lighting energy usage without compromising performance. Additionally, LED lamps have a longer 
lifespan minimizing maintenance costs. As a bonus, LED lamps contain no mercury, helping to 
streamline the recycling process. 
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Replacing the exterior pole fixtures with high efficiency LED fixtures would result in electricity 
savings of about 20,189 kWh per year and cost savings of about $2,019 per year.  
 
SRP offers a lighting rebate of $200 per kW of reduced installed demand for qualified exterior 
LEDs. It is estimated that this recommendation could receive up to $1,000 in incentive rebates.  
 
It is assumed that each fixture would take about one hour to replace the lamps at a labor rate 
of $125 per hour. Utilizing this information and cost data for the recommended lamps, the 
implementation cost would be about $48,500 and the simple payback would be over 10 years, 
including the incentive.  
 
 
 
 
Figure 1: Exterior HPS Fixtures in 
Parking Lot

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E2: Replace Incandescent Lamps with LED in Canopy Parking Area 
 
Existing Condition  
The canopy parking area currently utilizes about eight 
incandescent lamps to illuminate the area overnight. There is 
opportunity to replace these lamps with low wattage LED lamps.   
 
Recommended Action 
Replace all 60W incandescent lamps with LED 9W lamp. It is 
important that the LED lamp is checked for ballast compatibility. 
Utilize new fixtures only when deemed aesthetically or 
electrically necessary. The recommended fixture specifications 
can be found in the Appendix.  
 
LED lamps output similar lighting levels as CFLs at a reduced power draw; thus, minimizing 
lighting energy usage without compromising performance. Additionally, LED lamps have a longer 
lifespan minimizing maintenance and replacement costs. As a bonus, LED lamps contain no 
mercury, helping to streamline its recycling process. 
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Replacing all fluorescent and incandescent lamps with LED lamps would result in electrical 
savings of about 1,647 kWh per year. Total cost savings would be about $165 per year.  
 
SRP offers a lighting rebate of $200 per kW of reduced installed demand for qualified exterior 
LEDs. It is estimated that this recommendation could receive up to $100 in incentive rebates.  
 
It is assumed that each fixture would take about 30 minutes to replace the lamps at a labor 
rate of $25 per hour. Utilizing this information and cost data for the recommended lamps, the 
implementation cost would be about $240 and the simple payback would be 0.8 years, 
including the incentive.  
 
Figure 2: Existing Canopy Lighting 
Fixtures

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 Analysis Results 
Economic Results Summary 
Energy results for each ECM described above are shown in the table below. Overall, replacing 
all lighting fixtures with high efficient LEDs could reduce total energy consumption for exterior 
lighting by 48%.   
 
 
Figure 3: Energy Results Summary 
 
Economic results are summarized in the table below. Estimated implementation costs for each 
measure were based on manufacturing data, conversations with facility personnel, and 
RSMeans data.  
 
 
Figure 4 – Economic Results Summary 
 
Cost 
Savings
Percent 
Savings
B0
Baseline Usage
45,200
$4,632
0%
$0
0%
E1
Replace Exterior Street and Parking Lot Pole Lights w/ LEDs
25,011
$2,613
44%
$2,019
44%
E2
Replace Canopy Incandescents with LED Lamps
23,364
$2,448
47%
$165
4%
ECM
Measure Description
Electricity 
Usage 
(kWh/year)
Utility Cost 
($/year)
Percent 
Savings
Incremental
E1
Replace Exterior Street and Parking Lot Pole Lights w/ LEDs
$48,500
$2,019
$1,000
23.5
E2
Replace Canopy Incandescents with LED Lamps
$240
$165
$100
0.8
First Cost
Utility 
Cost 
Savings
SRP 
Incentives
Simple 
Payback 
(years)
ECM
Measure Description

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Runway and Taxiway Lights

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 Energy Conservation Measures 
The following section describes in detail individual energy conservation measures resulting 
from the site visit and analysis for the runway lighting. Estimated energy savings, 
implementation cost, and simple payback are calculated for each conservation measure. 
 
L1: Consider Replace Runway Fixtures with LED Fixtures  
 
Existing Condition  
The runway and taxiways currently utilize 30W halogen lamp to illuminate the paths. There is 
opportunity to replace the 30W halogen fixtures with LED fixtures that draw significantly less 
power while also provide the same/better lighting levels.   
 
Recommended Action 
It is recommended that the 30W halogen fixtures be replaced with the Navigate Series 861-L 
20W LED fixtures, or similar. Based on FAA regulations, the whole fixture would need to be 
replaced, not just the lamp. Additionally, staff personnel should consider if the voltage between 
the new LED fixtures and old halogen fixtures would change. If so, it is possible the 
transformers would need to be replaced as well.  
 
Energy and Cost Savings 
Replacing the incandescent runway fixtures with LED fixtures would result in electricity savings 
of about 40,490 kWh per year and cost savings of about $4,420 per year.  
 
SRP offers custom rebates of $0.10 per kWh. This recommendation could qualify for $4,000 in 
rebates.  
 
Based on previous projects and manufacturing data, the expected cost for each runway fixture 
would be about $200. It is expected that there are over 500 fixtures installed. If so, the total 
implementation cost would be about $100,000. The simple payback would be over 10 years.

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 Analysis Results 
Economic Results Summary 
Energy results for each of the ECMs described above are shown in the table below. Overall, 
installing LED lighting for the landing lights could reduce costs by about 15%   
 
 
Figure 1: Energy Results Summary 
 
Economic results are summarized in the table below. Estimated implementation costs for each 
measure were based on manufacturing data, conversations with facility personnel, and 
RSMeans data. Overall, replacing landing lights is not economically favorable and should only 
be considered when fixtures have to be replaced.  
 
 
Figure 2 – Economic Results Summary 
Cost 
Savings
Percent 
Savings
B0
Baseline Usage
264,960
$28,622
0%
$0
0%
L1
Replace Runway Lights with LED Fixtures
224,040
$24,202
15%
$4,420
15%
ECM
Measure Description
Electricity 
Usage 
(kWh/year)
Utility Cost 
($/year)
Percent 
Savings
Incremental
L1
Replace Runway Lights with LED Fixtures
$100,000
$4,420
$4,000
21.7
First Cost
Utility 
Cost 
Savings
SRP 
Incentives
Simple 
Payback 
(years)
ECM
Measure Description

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Solar PV Potential

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Background 
The climate at Chandler Municipal Airport provides an ideal location for solar energy production. The 
project team has indicated the area highlighted in the image below as a potential location for a solar 
PV system. Based on the site visit, the following items need to be confirmed to determine whether the 
site could house a solar PV system: 
•
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations for glare and other flight impact issues.
•
No underground piping or sewer systems that would require access
•
Proper spacing between solar PV system and existing structures/roads/construction.
Figure 1: Potential Solar PV Location 
Financial Cost Considerations 
From a utility cost standpoint, SRP only offers about a $0.02-$0.03 per kWh credit for excess generation 
on an hourly basis. This means that if the PV system generates more energy than the property/building 
consumes, the project will only be credited $0.02-$0.03 per kWh instead to the retail rate of about $0.09 
per kWh. Therefore, it is important to consider the installation of batteries for this project to store 
excess energy generation so that it can be used on site. SRP currently does not offer battery storage 
incentives to commercial customers, only to residential customers. 
Additionally, in similar circumstances, other businesses have elected to form a power-purchase 
agreement (PPA) with a third-party developer. This would theoretically enable the airport to lease the 
land to a developer (solar services provider), who would build, own, and maintain the solar equipment. 
The solar services provider could then sell the produced energy back to the airport at a set rate. The 
advantage of this approach is that the solar services provider could take advantage of any tax credits 
not available to the City of Chandler, thus lowering the net cost of the project, while potentially avoiding 
or mitigating some of the barriers mentioned below. 
•
Taxpayer/public approval of funding
•
Utility connectivity issues and/or production arrangements
•
Other airport operational constraints

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Potential Solar PV Installations and Financial Costs 
There are many potential options for installing solar PV at the Chandler Municipal Airport. The following 
sections summarize the potential solar PV installations and financial costs with the following 
considerations: 
1. PV systems serving specific buildings 
2. PV system to serve all buildings in scope 
3. Inclusion of Battery Storage 
All options outlined below assume that airport will enter into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a 
third party developer and will not own their own system. This allows the project to take advantage of 
the 26% federal tax credit. 
 
PV System to Offset Energy Usage of All Buildings 
Based on the potential location for a solar PV installation, there is sufficient area to generate 100% of 
the airport’s energy needs, plus much more, potentially. However, a solar PV system can only be 
attached to one meter. Given that the airport has 10+ meters, coordination with SRP would be required 
to install a master meter and/or consolidate the multiple meters on site.  
 
From the utility analysis, the municipal airport consumes about 534,943 kWh per year of electrical 
energy. A fixed tilt, ground mount PV system would produce approximately 1,650 kWh/kW of installed 
capacity per year. Therefore, to offset the total energy consumption for the municipal airport, a 325 kW 
solar PV array would need to be installed. The following map highlights the potential location and actual 
size of the 325 kW ground mount solar PV array.  
 
 
 
Figure 2: Potential Location and Size for 325 kW Solar PV Array 
 
As mentioned previously, the buyback rate for excess energy generation is only a third of the retail rate, 
and thus, the potential for a battery storage system should be evaluated. The following table shows the 
financial inputs for the 325 kW ground mount solar PV system with and without a battery storage 
system. It is estimated that the cost of batteries is roughly $500 per kWh in addition to the cost of the 
PV system itself.

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The following table summarizes the financial results for both system options. As noted, both options 
result in a simple payback of over 13 years. The financial results are slightly more favorable to a solar 
PV system without batteries; however, the battery system results in a greater cash flow after 20 years. 
 
 
 
The following graphs show the 20 year cash flow for the solar PV system with and without battery 
storage incorporating first cost, federal tax credit, solar depreciation, and cost savings.  
 
 
 
w/ Battery w/out Battery
Solar PV First Cost 
$1.75
$1.75
/Watt
Battery Storage First Cost
$500
N/A
/kWh
Federal Tax Incentive
26%
26%
-
Energy Escalation Rate
2.8%
2.8%
-
Solar PV Equipment Lifetime
20
10
years
Battery Equipment Lifetime
10
N/A
years
Solar Utility Rate
$0.09
$0.09
$/kWh
Buyback Rate
N/A
$0.03
$/kWh
Solar PV Cost Inputs
w/ Battery w/out Battery
20-year NPV
$21,459
$30,319
-
Straight Line Payback
15.06
13.33
years
Year-1 ROI
8.0%
6.5%
-
IRR
4.4%
4.7%
-
Financial Results

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PV System to Offset Administration Building Energy Use 
If all ECMs for the administration building were to be implemented, the airport administration building 
would consume about 28,486 kWh per year of electrical energy. Therefore, to offset the total energy 
consumption for the building, an 18 kW solar PV array would need to be installed. At this size, it is 
possible to install a carport solar PV installation on the adjacent parking lot. The following map 
highlights the potential location and actual size of the 18 kW carport solar PV array.  
 
 
Figure 3: Potential Location and Size of 18 kW PV System

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The following table shows the financial inputs for the 18 kW carport solar PV system with and without a 
battery storage system.  
 
 
 
The following table summarizes the financial results for both system options. As noticed, both options 
result in a simple payback of about 18 years. The financial results are slightly more favorable to a solar 
PV system without batteries; however, the battery system results in a greater cash flow after 20 years.  
 
 
 
PV System to Offset Air Traffic Control Tower Energy Use 
If all ECMs for the air traffic control tower (ATCT) were to be implemented, the ATCT would consume 
about 57,168 kWh per year of electrical energy. Therefore, to offset the total energy consumption for 
the building, a 35 kW solar PV array would need to be installed. The following map highlights the 
potential location and actual size of the 35 kW solar PV array.  
 
 
Figure 4: Potential Location and Size of 35 kW PV System 
w/ Battery w/out Battery
Solar PV First Cost 
$3.00
$3.00
/Watt
Battery Storage First Cost
$500
N/A
/kWh
Federal Tax Incentive
26%
26%
-
Energy Escalation Rate
2.8%
2.8%
-
Solar PV Equipment Lifetime
20
10
years
Battery Equipment Lifetime
10
N/A
years
Solar Utility Rate
$0.09
$0.09
$/kWh
Buyback Rate
N/A
$0.03
$/kWh
Solar PV Cost Inputs
w/ Battery w/out Battery
20-year NPV
-$10,435
-$8,311
-
Straight Line Payback
18.17
18.01
years
Year-1 ROI
6.0%
4.5%
-
IRR
1.4%
1.2%
-
20-year Cash Flow
$7,429
$4,570
-
Financial Results

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The following table shows the financial inputs for the 35 kW carport solar PV system with and without a 
battery storage system.  
 
 
 
The following table summarizes the financial results for both system options. As noticed, the system 
without battery storage results in a 15 year payback while the battery storage option is around a 19 year 
payback. This is mainly due to having to size the battery storage system larger to fully cover the large 
overnight loads from the IT rooms.  
 
 
 
w/ Battery
w/out Battery
Solar PV First Cost 
$2.00
$2.00
/Watt
Battery Storage First Cost
$500
N/A
/kWh
Federal Tax Incentive
26%
26%
-
Energy Escalation Rate
2.8%
2.8%
-
Solar PV Equipment Lifetime
20
20
years
Battery Equipment Lifetime
10
N/A
years
Solar Utility Rate
$0.09
$0.09
$/kWh
Buyback Rate
N/A
$0.03
$/kWh
Solar PV Cost Inputs
w/ Battery
w/out Battery
20-year NPV
-$24,091
-$3,210
-
Straight Line Payback
19.15
14.95
years
Year-1 ROI
6.3%
5.7%
-
IRR
0.7%
3.3%
-
20-year Cash Flow
$6,805
$21,836
-
Financial Results

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Appendix 1:  
Equipment Specifications 
 
Chandler Municipal Airport  
Chandler, Arizona

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High  
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Case 
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Length 
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Low  
BF Intital 
Lumens
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LED9ET8/2/835
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8
9
13
25
24”
950
1100
1600
3500
80
50,000
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LED9ET8/2/840
T8
Med Bi-Pin (G13)
8
9
13
25
24”
950
1100
1600
4000
80
50,000
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26676
LED9ET8/2/850
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
8
9
13
25
24”
950
1100
1600
5000
80
50,000
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3ft LED Tube
31554
LED12ET8/3/830
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Med Bi-Pin(G13)
10
12
16
25
36”
1150
1350
1800
3000
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50,000
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26544
LED12ET8/3/835
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
10
12
16
25
36”
1200
1400
1900
3500
80
50,000
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26625
LED12ET8/3/840
T8
Med Bi-Pin (G13)
10
12
16
25
36”
1200
1400
1900
4000
80
50,000
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26627
LED12ET8/3/850
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
10
12
16
25
36”
1250
1500
2000
5000
80
50,000
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4ft LED Tube
61218
LED12ET8/4/830
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
10
12
15
25
48”
1350
1550
2050
3000
80
50,000
Yes
61223
LED12ET8/4/835
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
10
12
15
25
48”
1400
1600
2150
3500
80
50,000
Yes
61271
LED12ET8/4/840
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
10
12
15
25
48”
1400
1600
2150
4000
80
50,000
Yes
61327
LED12ET8/4/850
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
10
12
15
25
48”
1500
1700
2250
5000
80
50,000
Yes
61329
LED12ET8/4/865
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
10
12
15
25
48”
1400
1600
2150
6500
80
50,000
Yes
62339
LED15ET8/4/830
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
13
15
21
25
48”
1650
1850
2450
3000
80
50,000
Yes
62401
LED15ET8/4/835
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
13
15
21
25
48”
1750
1950
2600
3500
80
50,000
Yes
62402
LED15ET8/4/840
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
13
15
21
25
48”
1750
1950
2600
4000
80
50,000
Yes
62409
LED15ET8/4/850
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
13
15
21
25
48”
1800
2050
2700
5000
80
50,000
Yes
62410
LED15ET8/4/865
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
13
15
21
25
48”
1750
1950
2600
6500
80
50,000
Yes
31550
LED18ET8/4/830
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
15
18
23
25
48”
1950
2150
2850
3000
80
50,000
Yes
93133
LED18ET8/4/835
T8
Med Bi-Pin (G13)
15
18
23
25
48”
2050
2250
3000
3500
80
50,000
Yes
93135
LED18ET8/4/840
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
15
18
23
25
48”
2050
2250
3000
4000
80
50,000
Yes
93140
LED18ET8/4/850
T8
Med Bi-Pin(G13)
15
18
23
25
48”
2100
2350
3100
5000
80
50,000
Yes
www.gelighting.com
GE and the GE Monogram are trademarks of the General Electric Company. All other trademarks are the property 
of their respective owners.  Information provided is subject to change without notice. All values are design or typical 
values when measured under laboratory conditions. GE Lighting and GE Lighting Solutions, LLC are businesses of 
the General Electric Company. © 2016 GE.
LEDL029  (Rev 5/27/16)  
Product Specifications
Integrated Refit LED Tubes
Cumulative Energy Costs - Cumulative Costs
Savings calculations are based on energy costs using  
$0.11 per kWh and 16 hours of daily operation.
Years
$500
$450
$400
$350
$300
$200
$150
$100
$250
$50
$0 0
1
2
3
4
5
F34T12 CW (4-Lamp)
F32T8 SP (4-Lamp)
LED Integrated Tube
System Watts - Refit LED Tubes
Ballast Factor
LED18ET8/4/xxx
Rated Lumens
LED Approx.  
System Watts  
per tube
F32T8 Approx.  
System Watts 
per lamp
L   (232MAX-G-L)
2050
17
25
N   (232MAX-G-N)
2250
20
28
H   (232MAX-G-N
3000
27
37
Lumen and wattage numbers above are approximations that can be used for estimates only.
LED System Watts - Add 10%-12% to LED Tube wattage for driver losses.
Check ballast compatibility at www.gelighting.com/LEDTUBES-ballast-compatibility
 
Save 66% compared to standard T8 (4-lamp)  
light fixtures over a five-year period. 
 
Provides 4400 lumens at 36W vs. 6600 lumens  
at 148W in a 4 lamp T12 system.
Savings Breakdown
Product is compliant with material restriction requirements of RoHS

- 22.5” or 46” or 92"L x 2”W x 2.6”D
- 22.5” or 46” or 92"L x 3”W x 3”D
MOUNTING
Surface mount or Pendant mount. 
Horizontal or Vertical.
MATERIALS & FEATURES
TYPICAL OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 
Whips, hanging kits, and cord sets. See options 
page at the end of the T02Strip section, or 
contact factory for more details.
• Fully assembled housing is formed and welded, 22 gauge steel, chemically
treated to resist corrosion and enhance paint adhesion
• Available in brushed nickel. Consult for other finishes
• Available with smooth frosted lens
• Clean body - No knock-outs on sides or ends
• Knock-outs on back accept standard electrical fittings (by others) Consult
factory for other locations
• Dimming ballast options available
(consult factory for availability and stystem compatibility)
*Includes canopy for cable only and a canopy for cable & power chord.
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
INTENDED USE
Full body micro silhouette makes a bold statement with a minimal design in 
brushed nickel powder coated finish (consult factory for other finishes). Scaled to 
the LED module the matte white diffuser surrounds the LEDs for soft lighting. 
Brushed nickel fixture can be surface mounted on wall or ceiling or pendant 
mounted with specially engineering cable mounting kit.
SIZE L x W x D in inches
ORDERING INFORMATION
8ft. 3/18 3 prong (5-15P) 
cord & plug
E12W1200L
Series
Wattage and Lumen
Width 
24L      22.5"
Color Temperture
DMV
Example: SKDFR24LE12W1200LDMV40KWH
CS
WP        6 ft. 3 wire 18 gauge whip     
8ft. 3/18 3 prong (5-15P) 
cord & plug
H18W1750L
Series
Wattage and Lumen
Width 
24L      24"
Color Temperture
DMV
40K
   Options    
CS
2FT - HIGH OUTPUT
24L
30K 
35K 
40K
50K
3000K
3500K
4000K
5000K
   Options    
WP      6 ft. 3 wire 18 gauge whip  
Lens
Lens
SKD 
FR
Intertek
E12W1200L 
12 System Watts, 
1200 Delivered Lumens
H18W1750L  
18 System Watts, 
1750 Delivered Lumens
SKD 
FR 
24L
30K 
35K 
40K
50K
3000K
3500K
4000K
5000K
2FT - STANDARD
SKD-HC301WH - 5'cable kit w/white canopy* 
SKD-HC301BN - -  5'cable kit w/brushed nickel* 
SKD-HC501BN - 4’ Cable Mounting Kit*
*Includes canopy for cable only and a canopy for cable & power chord.
ACCESSORIES
SKD-HC301WH - 5'cable kit w/white canopy* 
SKD-HC301BN - -  5'cable kit w/brushed nickel* 
SKD-HC501BN - 4’ Cable Mounting Kit*
Series SKD
2"W Low Profile LED Surface Mount 
SKD
Low Profile LED
Surface Mount
2" Width Body
SKD
Low Profile LED
Surface Mount
2" Width Body
FR  Frosted Smooth
FR  Frosted Smooth
Finish
WH   
White
BN   
Brushed Nickel
BK
Black
BZ
Bronze
40K
WH
Finish
WH   
White
BN   
Brushed Nickel
BK
Black
BZ
Bronze
WH
            Driver
DMV 
0-10V Dimming
*Field installed-Dimming Wire 
DMVFID 0-10V Dimming
* Factory installed-Dimming Wire
            Driver
DMV 
0-10V Dimming
*Field installed-Dimming Wire 
DMVFID 0-10V Dimming
* Factory installed-Dimming Wire

Series SKD 
 3"W Low Profile LED Surface Mount 
Example: SKDWBMW48LE48W4800LDMV40KBN
Series
E48W4800L
Color Temperture
Wattage and Lumen
DMV
40K
Options
WP       6 ft. 3 wire 18 gauge whip     
                   
8ft. 3/18 3 prong (5-15P) cord & plug
CS
4FT - STANDARD 
Size
48L      46"
Lens
MW     White Lens
E48W4800L     
48 System Watts,
4800 Delivered Lumens
E57W5400L     
57 System Watts,
5400 Delivered Lumens
Finish
WH   
White
BN   
Brushed Nickel
BK
Black
BZ
Bronze
BN
Series
Color Temperture
Wattage and Lumen
DMV
4FT - HIGH OUTPUT
30K 
35K 
40K
50K
3000K
3500K
4000K
5000K
Options
WP       6 ft. 3 wire 18 gauge whip  
CS
48L
Size
R72W7000L 
72 System Watts,
7000 Delivered Lumens
R72W7000L
Lens
MW      White Lens
SKDWB 
MW
48L      46"
Finish
WH   
White
BN   
Brushed Nickel
BK
Black
BZ
Bronze
                   
8ft. 3/18 3 prong (5-15P) cord & plug
40K
BN
30K 
35K 
40K
50K
3000K
3500K
4000K
5000K
E32W3450L     
32 System Watts,
3450 Delivered Lumens
Series
E114W10800L
Color Temperture
DMV
40K
Options
WP       6 ft. 3 wire 18 gauge whip     
                   
8ft. 3/18 3 prong (5-15P) cord & plug
CS
Size
96L
92"
Lens
MW     White Lens
Finish
WH   
White
BN   
Brushed Nickel
BK
Black
BZ
Bronze
BN
Wattage and Lumen 
H80W8000L
     80 System Watts,
E114W10800L       114 System Watts,
8000 Delivered Lumens
30K 
35K 
40K
50K
3000K
3500K
4000K
5000K
SKDWB 
MW
48L
8FT - STANDARD 
SKDWB 
MW
96L
Series
Color Temperture
DMV
8FT - HIGH OUTPUT
30K 
35K 
40K
50K
3000K
3500K
4000K
5000K
Options
WP       6 ft. 3 wire 18 gauge whip  
CS
96L
Size
R144W14000L
Lens
MW      White Lens
SKDWB 
MW
96L      92"
Finish
WH   
White
BN   
Brushed Nickel
BK
Black
BZ
Bronze
                   
8ft. 3/18 3 prong (5-15P) cord & plug
40K
BN
Wattage and Lumen 
R144W14000L      144 System Watts,
14000 Delivered Lumens
Intertek
SKDWB
Low Profile LED
Surface Mount
3" Width Body
SKDWB
Low Profile LED
Surface Mount
3" Width Body
SKDWB
Low Profile LED
Surface Mount
3" Width Body
SKDWB
Low Profile LED
Surface Mount
3" Width Body
FR       Frosted Lens
FR       Frosted Lens
FR       Frosted Lens
FR       Frosted Lens
            Driver
DMV 
0-10V Dimming
*Field installed-Dimming Wire 
DMVFID 0-10V Dimming
* Factory installed-Dimming Wire
            Driver
DMV 
0-10V Dimming
*Field installed-Dimming Wire 
DMVFID 0-10V Dimming
* Factory installed-Dimming Wire
            Driver
DMV 
0-10V Dimming
*Field installed-Dimming Wire 
DMVFID 0-10V Dimming
* Factory installed-Dimming Wire
            Driver
DMV 
0-10V Dimming
*Field installed-Dimming Wire 
DMVFID 0-10V Dimming
* Factory installed-Dimming Wire
10800 Delivered Lumens

Series SKD
Low Profile LED Surface Mount 
DIMENSIONS
All dimensions are inches. 
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Intertek

9W LED Lamp Replacement 
 
Exterior LED Parking and Street Light Fixture

Smart Thermostats 
 
 
Instantaneous DHW Heaters

Controlled Power Cords and Plug-in Devices

Grand Canyon Lodges 
ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit Report 
March 2016 
 
1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Appendix 2:  
Landing Lights Specifications 
 
Chandler Municipal Airport  
Chandler, Arizona

G - 5
OBSTRUCTION & BEACONS
Product specifi cations may be subject to change, 
and specifi cations listed here are not binding. 
Confi rm current specifi cations at time of order.  
ADB Airfi eld Solutions
Leuvensesteenweg 585 
B-1930 Zaventem 
Belgium
Telephone:  +32 (0)2 722.17.11
www.adb-air.com
ADB Airfi eld Solutions, LLC
977 Gahanna Parkway 
Columbus, OH 43230 
USA
Telephone:  +1 614.861.1304
 
+1 800.545.4157
© ADB Airfi eld Solutions 
All rights reserved
 2004 Rev. J  I  Call for beacon manual 
RBMI
Airport Rotating Beacon
MEDIUM INTENSITY
Compliance with Standards
FAA: 
L-801 AC 150/5345-12 (Current Edition)
ICAO: 
Annex 14, para. 5.3.3
Uses
L-801 beacons are designed primarily for night operation as identi-
fi cation and location markers for airports. 
Features
• Patented belt-drive system eliminates the lubrication required 
by conventional gear-drive beacons. (U.S. Patent No. 5,339,224)
• Patented liquid-fi lled lamp connector eliminates the slip rings 
and brushes found on conventional beacons (U.S. Patent No. 
5,816,678)
• Two 13,000 lumen, 150-watt pulse-start metal-halide lamps
• 12,000 hour typical lamp life (3 years)
• One clear lens and one aviation green lens
• No maintenance except lamp replacement
• All moving parts are permanently lubricated
• Impedance-protected motor eliminates burn outs
• 12 rpm rotation, 24 fl ashes per minute
• Lamps preset at 5° above horizontal, adjustable
• Weatherproof steel cabinet with powder-coated international 
orange fi nish
• Optional photocell and/or tell-tale relay
• Mountable on a Hali-Brite Tipdown Pole. See catalog sheet 2035 
for photo and details.
• Electrical Power – The beacon operates on 120 VAC, 60 Hz or 
220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Power Consumption–Class I: 395W; Class II: 795W
• Made in the USA and ETL certifi ed by Hali-Brite, Inc., Crosby, MN
Operating Conditions
Temperature: 
Class I: -22 °F to +131 °F (-30 °C to +55 °C)
 
Class II: -67 °F to +131 °F (-55 °C to +55 °C)
Wind:  
Velocities up to 100 mph (161 kph)
Spare Components
Description 
Part No.
Ballast Assembly 50 Hz 
0200-0024
Ballast Assembly 60 Hz 
0200-0023
Belt 
0600-0003
Fuse, motor, 0.5 A 
2300-0002
Fuse, lamp, 6.25 A 
2300-0010
Lamp, 150 W pulse-start metal-halide 
3400-0125
Lens, amber 
2800-0025
Lens, clear 
2800-0006
Lens, green 
2800-0043
Lens clip 
1500-0011
Optional Accessories
Description  
Part No.
Tell-Tale Relay, 120 VAC 
L801/802 T/T HBM 120
Tell-Tale Relay, 220/240 VAC 
L801/802 T/T HBM 240
Tell-Tale Relay, 220/240 VAC, 50 Hz 
L801/802 T/T 240/50
Tower Mounting Kit  
4200-0000
Packaging 
Cube Shipping Volume: 
48 x 25 x 25 in  (122 x 63.5 x 63.5 cm)
Weight:  
110 lb (49.9 kg) - shipping
 
75 lb (34 kg) - unpackaged
Ordering Code                            44A4837-    1    0
Type
0 = Airport
Style
1 = Standard Base, Belt-Driven
Power
0 = 120 VAC, 60 Hz, without heater, Class I 
1 = 220-240 VAC, 50 Hz, without heater, Class I
2 = 120 VAC, 60 Hz, with heater, Class II
3 = 220-240 VAC, 50 Hz, with heater, Class II 
4 = 220-240 VAC, 60 Hz, without heater, Class I
5 = 220-240 VAC, 60 Hz, with heater, Class II 
Notes 
• 220-240 VAC must be single wire with neutral.
• Add tell-tale relay for monitoring (see options below).

Grand Canyon Lodges 
ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit Report 
March 2016 
 
1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Appendix 3:  
HVAC Equipment Specifications 
 
Chandler Municipal Airport  
Chandler, Arizona


„
Total comfort solution for heating, cooling, ventilation 
and controls.

„
Redesigned and optimized for low total Life Cycle Cost (LCC).

„
Available in large capacity single modules up to 14 tons 
and systems up to 34 tons allowing for a more flexible 
system design.

„
Year-round comfort and energy efficiency delivered 
by combining VRV and VRT technologies.

„
High energy efficiency with IEER values up to 27.3.

„
Integrated inverter technology delivers high efficiency during part 
load conditions and provides precise individual zone control.

„
Design flexibility with long piping lengths up to 3,280 ft. total, 
and up to 100 ft. vertical separation between indoor units.

„
Corrosion resistant 1000 hr. salt-spray tested Daikin PE blue fin 
heat exchanger.

„
Reduced commissioning time with VRV configuration software and 
Graphical User Interface (GUI), as compared to VRV III.

„
VRV IV takes advantage of Daikin's unique zone and 
centralized controls that are optimized for the specific needs 
of North America.

„
Outstanding 10-year limited parts warranty* as standard.
VRV IV
Air-Cooled Heat Pump
RXYQ_TATJU  /  RXYQ_TAYDU
NEW!
Commercial.
Renovation.
New construction.
Daikin’s VRV IV systems integrate advanced technology to provide comfort 
control with high energy efficiency and reliability. VRV IV provides heating and 
cooling solutions for multi-family residential to large commercial applications. 
Daikin VRV IV is the first variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system assembled in 
North America.
Main features and benefits:
Additional information
Before purchasing this appliance, read important information about 
its estimated annual energy consumption, yearly operating cost, or 
energy efficiency rating that is available from your retailer.
replacement
compressor
replacement
compressor
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DAIKIN VRV. 
*Complete warranty details available from your local distributor, 
manufacturer’s representative, www.daikincomfort.com 
or www.daikinac.com.

Technical Data for VRV IV Heat Pump Outdoor Units
6 Ton
8 Ton
10 Ton
12 Ton
14 Ton
Model
208-230V/3Ph/60Hz
RXYQ72TATJU
RXYQ96TATJU
RXYQ120TATJU
RXYQ144TATJU
RXYQ168TATJU
460V/3Ph/60Hz
RXYQ72TAYDU
RXYQ96TAYDU
RXYQ120TAYDU
RXYQ144TAYDU
RXYQ168TAYDU
Performance
Rated Cooling Capacity
Btu/h
69,000
92,000
114,000
138,000
160,000
Rated Heating Capacity
Btu/h
73,000
103,000
129,000
154,000
176,000
Operation Range - Cooling 
°F DB
10*-122
10*-122
10*-122
10*-122
10*-122
Operation Range - Heating
°F WB
-4 - 60
-4 - 60
-4 - 60
-4 - 60
-4 - 60
Sound Pressure 
dB(A)
58
61
61
64
65
IEER (Ducted / Non-Ducted)
20.7 / 25.9
22.5 / 27.3
22 / 25.4
22.6 / 24.8
19.8 / 22.6
Airflow 
cfm 
5,544
5,827
6,286
8,228
8,228
Refrigerant Piping
Vertical Pipe Length Above 
ft.
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
Vertical Pipe Length Below 
ft.
130 (295 w/outdoor setting)
130 (295 w/outdoor setting)
130 (295 w/outdoor setting)
130 (295 w/outdoor setting)
130 (295 w/outdoor setting)
Vertical Pipe Length Between IDU
ft.
100
100
100
100
100
Actual Pipe Length 
ft.
540
540
540
540
540
Equivalent Pipe Length 
ft.
620
620
620
620
620
Total Pipe Length 
ft.
3,280
3,280
3,280
3,280
3,280
Unit
Weight (RXYQ_TAT / RXYQ_TAY)
lbs.
435 / 451
525 / 553
528 / 556
695 / 709
Dimensions (H x W x D)
in.
66-11/16 x 36-11/16 x 30-3/16
66-11/16 x 48-7/8 x 30-3/16
16 Ton
18 Ton
20 Ton
22 Ton
24 Ton
Model
208-230V/3Ph/60Hz
RXYQ192TATJU
RXYQ216TATJU
RXYQ240TATJU
RXYQ264TATJU
RXYQ288TATJU
460V/3Ph/60Hz
RXYQ192TAYDU
RXYQ216TAYDU
RXYQ240TAYDU
RXYQ264TAYDU
RXYQ288TAYDU
Combination
1 x RXYQ120T
1 x RXYQ120T
2 x RXYQ120T
1 x RXYQ144T
2 x RXYQ144T
 1 x RXYQ72T
1 x RXYQ96T
 1 x RXYQ120T
Performance 
Rated Cooling Capacity
Btu/h
184,000
206,000
228,000
250,000
274,000
Rated Heating Capacity
Btu/h
206,000
230,000
256,000
282,000
308,000
Operation Range - Cooling 
°F DB
23-122
23-122
23-122
23-122
23-122
Operation Range - Heating
°F WB
-4 - 60
-4 - 60
-4 - 60
-4 - 60
-4 - 60
Sound Pressure 
dB(A)
63
64
64
66
67
IEER (Ducted/Non-Ducted)
21.2 / 22.2
21.1 / 20.5
20.9 / 20.8
19.6 / 20.3
19.6 / 20.1
Airflow 
cfm 
5,544 + 6,286
5,827 + 6,286
6,286 + 6,286
6,286 + 8,228
8,228 + 8,228
Refrigerant Piping
Vertical Pipe Length Above 
ft.
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
Vertical Pipe Length Below 
ft.
130 (295 w/outdoor setting)
130 (295 w/outdoor setting)
130 (295 w/outdoor setting)
130 (295 w/outdoor setting)
130 (295 w/outdoor setting)
Vertical Pipe Length Between IDU
ft.
100
100
100
100
100
Actual Pipe Length 
ft.
540
540
540
540
540
Equivalent Pipe Length 
ft.
620
620
620
620
620
Total Pipe Length 
ft.
3,280
3,280
3,280
3,280
3,280
Unit
Weight (RXYQ_TAT / RXYQ_TAY)
lbs.
435 + 528 / 451 + 556
525 + 528 / 553 + 556
528 + 528 / 556 + 556
528 + 695 / 556 + 709
695 + 695 / 709 + 709
Dimensions (H x W x D)
in.
(66-11/16 x 48-7/8 x 30-3/16) + 
(66-11/16 x 36-11/16 x 30-3/16)
(66-11/16 x 48-7/8 x 30-3/16) x 2
26 Ton
28 Ton
30 Ton
32 Ton
34 Ton
Model
208-230V/3Ph/60Hz
RXYQ312TATJU
RXYQ336TATJU
RXYQ360TATJU
RXYQ384TATJU
RXYQ408TATJU
460V/3Ph/60Hz
RXYQ312TAYDU
RXYQ336TAYDU
RXYQ360TAYDU
RXYQ384TAYDU
RXYQ408TAYDU
Combination
1 x RXYQ168T
2 x RXYQ168T
3 x RXYQ120T
1 x RXYQ168T
1 x RXYQ168T
1 x RXYQ144T
1 x RXYQ120T
1 x RXYQ144T
1 x RXYQ96T
1 x RXYQ96T
Performance
Rated Cooling Capacity
Btu/h
296,000
312,000
334,000
352,000
372,000
Rated Heating Capacity
Btu/h
334,000
344,000
372,000
400,000
435,000
Operation Range - Cooling 
°F DB
23-122
23-122
23-122
23-122
23-122
Operation Range - Heating
°F WB
-4 - 60
-4 - 60
-4 - 60
-4 - 60
-4 - 60
Sound Pressure 
dB(A)
68
68
66
68
68
IEER (Ducted/Non-Ducted)
18.8 / 19.9
18.5 / 20.6
18.5 / 19.4
18.5 / 21.1
19.0 / 21.1
Airflow 
cfm 
8,228 + 8,228
8,228 + 8,228
6,286 + 6,286 + 6,286
5,827 + 6,286 + 8,228
6,286 + 6,286 + 8,228
Refrigerant Piping
Vertical Pipe Length Above 
ft.
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
164 (295 w/outdoor setting)
Vertical Pipe Length Below 
ft.
130 (295 w/outdoor setting)
130 (295 w/outdoor setting)
130 (295 w/outdoor setting)
130 (295/w/outdoor setting)
130 (295 w/outdoor setting)
Vertical Pipe Length Between IDU
ft.
100
100
100
100
100
Actual Pipe Length 
ft.
540
540
540
540
540
Equivalent Pipe Length 
ft.
620
620
620
620
620
Total Pipe Length 
ft.
3,280
3,280
3,280
3,280
3,280
Unit
Weight (RXYQ_TAT / RXYQ_TAY)
lbs.
695 + 695 / 709 +709
695 + 695 / 709 +709
528 + 528 + 528 / 525 +528 + 695
525 + 528 + 695 / 553 + 556 + 709
525 + 695 + 695 / 553 + 709 + 709
Dimensions (H x W x D)
in.
(66-11/16 x 48-7/8 x 30-3/16) x 2
(66-11/16 x 48-7/8 x 30-3/16) x 3
For all equipment installation and application limitations please refer to the specific Engineering Data Books.                                                                                                                                                              * Application rules apply.
PF-VRV4 ACHP 01-17
VRV IV  Operations
2017
VRV IV VRT Advantages
The graphs below are intended only to depict how new Daikin VRV IV efficiency is increased by using VRT.
Ambient Temperature
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
68oF
77oF
86oF
95oF
LOAD
Cooling
Requirement
Design Condition
50
Variable Rt*
45
40
35
30
Fixed Rt*
25
20
15
68oF
77oF
86oF
95oF
EFFICIENCY
Ambient Temperature
*Data based on RXYQ96 outdoor unit only with 100% connection ratio.
Up to 28% 
Improved Seasonal
Cooling Efficiency 
vs. VRV III
Lower capacity 
is required to cool 
and heat a building 
during mid-season.
A VRV system adapts to 
the required changes in 
capacity by varying the 
refrigerant volume. This results 
in an increase in efficiency at 
part load operation.
The efficiency of the 
VRV IV system is further 
increased by adjusting the 
refrigerant temperature 
depending on space load 
and weather conditions.