Case Study: Pueblo County Courthouse cuts energy costs with Trane Commercial HVAC

Pueblo County Courthouse

The Pueblo County Courthouse was challenged by an aging, inefficient HVAC system that led to high energy and maintenance costs, as well as disruptive noise. Using a grant from the US Department of Energy, the county sought to improve energy management. They partnered with Trane Commercial, who provided a new chiller plant and an automation system.

Trane Commercial implemented an ice-enhanced, air-cooled chiller plant with thermal energy storage tanks and a Tracer SC+ building automation system. This solution resulted in a 24% reduction in energy costs, saving $45,000 annually. The project also earned the courthouse an ENERGY STAR certification, substantially reduced consumption and demand, and improved the indoor environment.

Pueblo County Courthouse