Church reduces energy costs by 97%

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Overview

Installation Date: May 2017

Building Size: 19,400 ft2

Existing Equipment: T5, T8, CFL and metal halide lighting

Upgrades: Installation of a 12.92kW solar system, interior and exterior lighting LED Retrofit

Results:

92% annual kWh savings

$6,552 first year savings

Challenge

Our Lady was planning a major renovation to their main hall and looking for ways to reduce operational costs to help pay for the project. The church was also wanting to make a statement to the community about their commitment to stewardship of our common home – Planet Earth.

Solution

By first reducing the total load through LED lighting upgrades throughout the parish Mynt was then able to design and install a smaller more economical solar PV system. The parish is now saving 92% of their total electric bill which is money that can be redirected to much-needed church renovations and their ongoing ministries.