City of Charlotte, North Carolina Facility Energy Management and Energy Star

Abstract

This article provides an overview of energy management efforts
for City of Charlotte facilities. It considers energy management program
implementation for new construction and the continuous maintenance
and improvement of existing facilities. Energy management and the
pursuit of Energy Star for the City of Charlotte’s building portfolio is
the responsibility of the Building Services Division of Engineering &
Property Management (E&PM). This department oversees the mainte-
nance of nearly 300 facilities and assets, including five million square
feet of buildings, two million square feet of roof, and over four million
square feet of parking. The diverse portfolio includes police stations,
fire stations, administrative buildings, museums, fleet maintenance
shops, parking decks and communication towers.
Energy management strategies are aligned, yet complex across
the building portfolio. E&PM’s focus on energy management has
reduced the city’s energy use intensity and energy costs. In 2016,
the city readopted an updated Policy for Sustainable City Facilities,
emphasizing energy efficiency and requiring a percentage reduction
beyond ASHRAE 90.1 for new construction and major renovation
projects. This article highlights efforts to promote energy efficiency
through the city’s pursuit and achievement of Energy Star certifica-
tion for its facilities