This avoids high power use during times of peak water demand helps keep electrical costs down.ĭescription/Accomplishment: Shuttle system connects APOC businesses and the Tri-Rail station at Yamato Rd. Program or Project: Peak Demand Water Pumpingĭescription/Accomplishment: WTP uses a diesel engine during peak water demand to drive a fourth pump to maintain desired water pressures. The City reuses of methane gas created during wastewater digestion to heat the digesters.
Primary Department: Utility Services and Recreation Servicesĭescription/Accomplishment: Wastewater digesters require temperature-controlled environment and use of an external heating system. Most of the large pumps at the water and wastewater facility have variable frequency drives, and the Swim Center pool installed one for the pool pump motor. Program or Project: Variable Frequency Pumpsĭescription/Accomplishment: Variable frequency pumps match the speed of the pump motor to the required pump flow greatly increasing the efficiency of the pump. Program or Project: Geo-Thermal Heating Cooling Systemsĭescription/Accomplishment: Both municipal pools converted from gas powered pool water heating systems to a geo-thermal pool water heating and cooling systems, reducing energy use. Program or Project: Solar Powered Traffic Control Devicesĭescription/Accomplishment: Replacing existing electric fixtures with solar powered beacons and flashing signs, including school flashers and crosswalk beacons. Program or Project: Solar Powered Lightingĭescription/Accomplishment: Installation of solar powered lights in parks Program to be completed over a several year period. Program or Project: LED Traffic Signal Headsĭescription/Accomplishment: Replacement of traditional incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs result in over 80% reduction in energy costs.ĭescription/Accomplishment: Replacement of traditional incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs result in over 80% reduction in energy costs. LED lights installed at City Hall, Police Services Department, Rutherford Park, Lake Wyman Park, and Sand Pine Park. Program or Project: LED Lights in Parking Lotsĭescription/Accomplishment: Replacement of traditional incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs result in over 80% reduction in energy costs. Program or Project: Installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stationsĭescription/Accomplishment: EV Stations installed at City Hall, DT Library and Spanish River Library Program or Project: LEED Certified City Buildingsĭescription/Accomplishment: LEED Silver Award - Fire Station 5 & Downtown Library.
Program or Project: Building Energy Managementĭescription/Accomplishment: Energy management systems installed in 11 City facilities. Program or Project: Hybrid Sedan Vehiclesĭescription/Accomplishment: Purchase of hybrid vehicles as part of fleet to conserve energy. Program or Project: Bio-Diesel Fuel (alternative fuel)ĭescription/Accomplishment: Use of an alternative fuel that includes a sustainable non petroleum-based component.
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