Case Study: Childress Klein achieves 30% energy savings with Trane Commercial HVAC

Childress Klein

Childress Klein, a full-service commercial real estate firm, faced the challenge of managing energy costs and occupant comfort in a thirteen-story building housing both offices and a mission-critical data center. With mechanical systems consuming 40% of the building's budget, they needed to lower operating expenses. They worked with Trane Commercial to identify potential upgrades for their HVAC systems.

Trane implemented a new energy strategy that involved retrofitting existing chillers with Tracer AdaptiView control panels and installing pressure-independent control valves. This solution allowed for greater control and optimization of the chiller plant. The project resulted in annual energy savings of approximately 30%, as verified by a third party, with a payback of less than five years, while also enhancing comfort and reliability for the building's occupants.

Childress Klein