Case study Challenge The two chiller plants at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, both over twenty-five years old, had become inefficient and unreliable. Operating costs, in terms of energy use and chiller maintenance, were escalating. The hotel sought to implement upgrades to reduce costs, capitalize on local utility company incentives and improve temperature, humidity and indoor air quality for the comfort of its guests. Solution Phase I: Chiller upgrades, control system installation The hotel team developed plans to upgrade its chiller plants and install a new property-wide energy management system, and selected Trane as their project partner. Using a lifecycle cost approach, Trane developed solutions to maximize energy conservation and reduce maintenance expenses. Upgrades included two new hig

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