Location: Kansas City, MO
Program Overview
The Ameren Biz Savers program gives businesses access to funds for improved energy efficiency by encouraging properties to make upgrades to lighting systems and controls. Eligible properties that participate can make affordable (and sometimes zero cost) energy efficiency improvements that lower costs, increase comfort and safety, reduce maintenance, enhance aesthetic appeal and improve the customer experience when at your property.
Opportunity
Linwood Investors, LLC. enlisted Aleo Prime as an energy consultant and PACE contractor to help them find money as well as save money by value engineering the scope while not taking away the aesthetics and vision of the project. Another bonus of Linwood Investors using Aleo Prime is that we were able to help with there MBE requirements as well
Upgrades
Energy Efficient upgrades at Linwood Square included RTU’s and thermostats for the HVAC, a 20kW Solar Array for the renewable energy, and Indoor and Outdoor LED luminaires for the lighting portion of the project. New insulation and exterior finishing’s were provided by Centric Projects (the General Contractor) to help with efficiency of the building’s envelope.
Benefits
Value-based procurement/ services, staying below budget, and efficiency incentives are great reasons to why Linwood Investors, LLC. chose Aleo Prime to be there energy consultants. As well as, making upgrades to lighting and other energy systems will save them money on energy as well as enhance the value of your property for years to come.
$995,093
Gross Project Cost
-$585,864
Rebate
$409,229
Out of Pocket
$55,830
Annual Energy Savings ($)
558,300 kwh
Annual Energy Savings (kWh)
7 Year
Return on Investment
$456,229
Project Cost
$584,864
Total Project Cost Savings
$55,830
Total Annual Energy Savings
