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Case Study: The University of Mississippi, Phase 1-4 ESPC

Following years of deferred maintenance and rising utility costs, the University of Mississippi launched a competitive RFP for Energy Efficiency Services using Mississippi Legislation (31-7-14). Trane was selected as the University’s energy partner from the state-approved pool of 13 pre-qualified energy services companies (ESCOs). Trane has been working collaboratively with the University of Mississippi Facilities Management and Facilities Planning Teams since Fall 2021. The ESPC Program addresses short and long-term infrastructure needs across all Educational and General (E&G) Buildings on campus, while leveraging Federal grant programs and guaranteed energy savings through the Trane ESPC.

The University of Mississippi Case Study PDF

CUSTOMER OVERVIEW

  • ~225 total buildings; ~8.9M square feet
  • E & G: 135 buildings; ~5M square footage
  • Total Annual Utility Cost ~ $11.8M

ESPC PROGRAM TO DATE

    • Phase 1 – HEERF-Funded Controls Upgrades - Library, Natural Products & Faser Buildings $5.9M
      • Guaranteed Savings - $73K / year
    • Phase 2 – LED Lighting Upgrades in all E & G Buildings $9.9M
      • Guaranteed Savings - $690K / year
    • Phase 3 – $1.9M Trane equipment for new mechanical plant
    • Phase 4 – Ford Theater House Lighting
    • Phase 5 – Under development

ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO DATE

  • 6.9M lbs. CO₂ Reduction
  • 95K lbs. SO₂ Reduction
  • 25K lbs. N₂O Reduction

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

  • 5 Trane-Sponsored Engineering Student Capstone Projects
  • 8 Trane Micro Internships
  • $300K Trane Technologies Foundation Grant awarded for STEM learning and a Sustainability-focused Engineering Elective.
  • Four Capstone students hired as of May 2024.

News stories about the project:

Tech Digest: Partnership between Ole Miss and Trane blossoms out of vendor relationship - University-Industry Engagement Week

Ole Miss News: UM, Trane Partnership Enters New Phase

Youtube: NASEO-ESC-Mississippi Foundations of ESPC Training

LEDs Magazine: Updated lighting makes the grade across educational institutions

American Builders Quarterly: Dean Hansen and Mike Dunnavant Transform Facilities at Ole Miss

APPA: Issue: September / October 2024