U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Cincinnati VAMC – Ft. Thomas Community Living Center – Ft. Thomas, KY

Energy Conservation Measures

Energy Conservation Measures project consisted of:

• Steam system improvements: which included repairs to steam piping, condensate piping, steam equipment, condensate equipment, piping insulation, controls equipment, and air handling units.
• Motor upgrades: included replacing existing motors with high efficiency motors and drive equipment, including variable frequency drives (VFD) with basic control in Building 1.
• Controls system upgrade: included providing a connection from the Fort Thomas Domiciliary to the Cincinnati Medical Center Energy Management System, including all equipment necessary for two-way communication and remote control of the Fort Thomas Systems.
• Additional controls upgrades: included providing new energy management control devices and panels to replace existing Energy Management Controls sub-systems and incorporate extended VFD controls.
• Replacement of additional motors: which included replacing existing motors with energy-efficient motors and drive equipment in Buildings 8, 13, 15, and 64.