Case Study: Medical University of South Carolina achieves $2.8M annual energy savings and 3,223-ton CO2 reduction with Ameresco

MUSC Reduces Annual CO2 Emissions by 3,223 Tons with Energy Efficiency Measures

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) partnered with Ameresco to tackle aging infrastructure, growing enrollment and shrinking state budgets by pursuing campus-wide sustainability and energy-efficiency improvements. Ameresco delivered a multi-phase Energy Savings Performance Contract — including comprehensive LED lighting retrofits, building automation and other energy-efficiency measures — across MUSC’s 3 million sq. ft. campus of 68 buildings.

Ameresco completed Phase I (water fixture replacements, steam trap and boiler control updates, fume hood and HVAC/chiller upgrades) and Phase II (LED lighting upgrades, building automation, and chiller plant optimization) in a $43 million project. The work produced $2,838,566 in annual energy savings, reduced CO2 emissions by 3,223 tons per year, upgraded 68 buildings with minimal disruption, improved air quality and preserved capital for other campus priorities.

Medical University of South Carolina

John Malmrose

Chief Facilities Officer