Case Study: Merrick & Company achieves LEED Silver-ready energy efficiency with Trane Commercial HVAC

Merrick & Company earns $37,000 in rebates with Trane Commercial

Merrick & Company, an employee-owned engineering and architecture firm, faced a challenge when relocating its headquarters. The company needed an energy-efficient HVAC solution to meet its goals for employee comfort, achieving LEED Silver certification, and obtaining a utility rebate from Xcel Energy. They partnered with vendor Trane Commercial to design and implement a new system.

Trane Commercial implemented a custom solution featuring variable air volume (VAV) systems with high-efficiency motors, variable frequency drives, and a Tracer Summit building automation system. This significantly improved energy efficiency and climate control. As a result, Merrick & Company achieved its comfort goals and received $37,000 in rebates from Xcel Energy. The system also provided the necessary data to pursue LEED CI Silver certification, demonstrating the company's commitment to sustainability.

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