Case Study
Lougheed Town Centre - Chiller plant re-piping resolves operational issues, reduces energy use more than 590,000 kWh, results in $190K utility rebate
Lougheed Town Centre - Chiller plant re-piping resolves operational issues, reduces energy use more than 590,000 kWh, results in $190K utility rebate
Challenge Built in several phases to accommodate expansion needs, the Lougheed Town Centre was challenged to keep shoppers comfortable. The property’s two chillers, installed during different phases of the mall’s construction and serving different areas of the shopping center, were each running full-time, yet were inefficient and ineffective. The chillers were providing inadequate water distribution and insufficient cooling, particularly in the outskirts of the mall, and using an excessive amount of energy. Solution Shape Properties turned to Trane, their facilities partner since purchasing Lougheed Town Centre, for a solution to the issues at the property. Trane suggested re-piping the chiller plant to resolve water flow issues, and improve operations and efficiency. Based on project plan