by Shane Henson — January 6, 2014—As part of its goal to reduce its energy costs and stimulate the local economy, the City of Dublin in California recently announced it has partnered with Chevron Energy Solutions to launch an innovative sustainability program expected to create nearly $14 million in energy savings over its 25-year life.
With the help of Chevron Energy Solutions, the city has installed photovoltaic solar arrays at all of its facilities to offset energy usage. In addition, more than 3,000 streetlights have been retrofitted with new light-emitting diode (LED) technology to reduce energy use. Other improvements include upgrades to interior and exterior lighting at all city facilities, irrigation improvements at city parks, and improvements to air circulation systems at the civic center and library.
Officials with the City of Dublin expressed satisfaction with the choice of Chevron Energy Solutions, a provider of renewable and energy-efficiency projects for local governments and educational institutions, to develop, design and construct the project.
“This project has enabled us to take a significant step forward in achieving our ambitious environmental goals, while at the same time significantly decreasing the city’s energy costs,” said Mayor Tim Sbranti. “This is an exciting day for Dublin.”
According to Chevron Energy Solutions, the entire project was executed without any up-front outlay of capital funding by the city, and is expected to generate substantial annual net savings.
“We have been proud to help the City of Dublin reduce their energy use and operating costs,” said Jim Davis, president of Chevron Energy Solutions. “This collaboration demonstrates both visionary innovation and fiscal prudence.”
