Quonset Development Corporation saves $2.7 million in energy costs through efficiency education program for tenants
The Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) is home to over 200 companies, varying between small businesses to some of the States’ biggest energy consumers.
The QDC connects tenants of its business park with programs and resources that improve their operations, energy efficiency, and sustainability. To that end, the agency signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with National Grid in 2020 to assist tenant businesses with energy efficiency measures.
The QDC and National Grid have worked together to host a series of workshops on energy topics targeted at the industrial sector for the tenants. In previous years, some of the topics included Industrial Energy Efficiency 101, Natural Gas Efficiency, and Lighting Technology and Controls.
Energy efficiency projects are extremely important for helping the State to reach its climate goals. Improving energy efficiency may lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduce pollutants produced by burning fossil fuels, and save customers money on their utility bills.
Within the first two years of the program, the QDC conserved over 14.5 million kWh, which is equal to the amount of energy needed to power 2,416 homes in Rhode Island.
This project resulted in a total savings of $2.7 million in annual energy savings. The QDC received $3.3 million in energy efficiency program incentives.
The QDC is hopeful that through its outreach the organization will be able to include more businesses in its energy efficiency programs.