Case Study
Amherst College - CES helps the College manage an energy portfolio that consists of electricity, natural gas, #2 oil, ULSD, #6 oil and propane
Amherst College - CES helps the College manage an energy portfolio that consists of electricity, natural gas, #2 oil, ULSD, #6 oil and propane
Amherst College Client Since: 2007 Client Type: Higher Education Contract Type: Full Service Project: CES helps the College manage an energy portfolio that consists of electricity, natural gas, #2 oil, ULSD, #6 oil and propane. All energy decisions are influenced by available dual fuel options and onsite co-generation capability. Highlights: Determination of the economically-beneficial timing to run cogeneration and on which fuel Negotiation with the natural gas utility to increase pipeline capacity Performed economic analysis to add a compressor which assisted in increasing the number of days to burn cheaper and lower carbon natural gas Prepared detailed annual energy budgets that include different options that the College has in regards to purchasing and generating electricityEnergy stra