CHANGE FOR THE
BETTER WITH
ENERGY STAR
Service & Product Provider Success Story
Service & Product Provider Partner
Atlantic Energy Services, Inc.
92 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Customer
Chemung County Nursing Facility
103 Washington Street, Elmira, NY 12401
Business: Energy Service Company (ESCO)
Tim Brock, CEO and Julie Miller, Engineer
Phone: 518-587-3252 / Fax: 518-587-4328
Business: County Owned Nursing Home
Bob Page, Administrator
Phone: 607-737-2068
Email: tbrock@atlanticenergy.net, jmiller@atlanticenergy.net Email: rpage@co.chemung.ny.us
Atlantic Energy implements energy efficient measures to improve the quality of Chemung County
Nursing Facility.
Project Scope
This project involved upgrading existing lighting systems to more energy and cost efficient lighting, resulting in a
significant amount of electricity saved. In addition, the water fixtures were replaced with units that utilize less
water per use, thereby saving water purchased by the nursing home.
Project Summary
Atlantic Energy Services, Inc. provided an energy audit with a cost/benefit analysis of the potential projects.
Through the utilization of the energy audit, design and build services were provided along with project and
construction management. Atlantic Energy Services, Inc. also monitored and verified the annual savings
achieved.
•	Energy Savings
Energy savings resulting from this project were 6.8 kBtu/ ft -yr, which equated to $38,696 saved.
•	Investment
Chemung County Nursing Facility invested $225,000 in this project.
•	Financial Return
The simple payback from this project is 5.8 years, not including Department of Health Aid.
•	Other Benefits
The greatest benefits resulting from this project were the reduction of energy used and the nursing
facility's annual energy costs. Upgrading the lighting systems in the building improved the visual acuity
for both residents and staff. The lighting measure also provided a maintenance savings by improving
the quality and performance of bulbs and ballasts.
Monitoring & Verifying Energy Savings
Energy/Utility (EU) savings are determined by partial field measurement of specific systems' energy use,
separate from the total energy use of the facility. Measurements may be either short-term or continuous.
Distinguishing Value
Atlantic Energy Services, Inc. has an ongoing relationship with Chemung County Nursing Facility and is
currently assisting them in installing a cogeneration plant. Atlantic Energy Services, Inc. provides the facility
with a turnkey approach from the audit, to design, to installation phases as well as through ongoing support.
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ATLANTIC
ENERGY
SERVICES
INC.

United States
Environmental Protection
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