Reducing Wasted Energy in a Commercial Building

Energy efficiency project - Merchandise Mart case study

Customer: Merchandise Mart - Energy Conservation Measure Project

Location: 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654

Date: July 21st 2016

“Dranetz Power Xplorer” analyzer was used for the Measurement and Verification (M&V) test which was connected to the three phase power feeds serving a bank of elevators. This analyzer is a Utility Grade, Class A meter.

A twenty-minute baseline period was recorded and then the BPU was switched on for a comparison period of approximately one and a half hours. The elevators were active in both the baseline and comparison periods.

KW consumption in the baseline and first comparison period shows a reduction of 16.66% average kwh when the BPU is on.

KW consumption in the baseline and second comparison period shows a reduction of 10% average kwh when the BPU is on.

KW consumption is only one of the benefits provided by BPUTM.