Southland Energy, a division of Southland Industries, was recently
awarded an energy services performance contract (ESPC) for Fort Riley
near Junction City, Kansas. The first phase of this multi-phase project
is expected to provide more than $37 million in facility improvements
across 280 buildings.
Spanning 5.4 million square feet, Southland Energy will complete 15
energy conservation measures across the United States Army installation.
Southland’s scope consists of expanding and upgrading the central plants
and energy management controls, HVAC upgrades, interior, exterior,
street, and airfield LED lighting, as well as boiler and water
conservation improvements. In addition, Southland will operate and
maintain two central plants and perform controls maintenance. The main
energy management controls system will be updated with enhanced
cybersecurity protocols to earn Department of Defense accreditation.
"We are excited about making significant progress towards our energy and
water conservation goals, while improving the quality of life for Big
Red One soldiers and their families," stated Mike Witmer, Chief of
Utilities and Energy Branch. “This project will bring much needed
infrastructure improvements and increase operational efficiency. This
ESPC, which is paid for through energy and operational savings, allows
Fort Riley to maximize our Public Works budget without increasing cost
to taxpayers,” he continued.
“Southland Energy is proud to support Fort Riley in their efforts to
reduce operating costs, improve infrastructure, and to achieve their
energy and water conservation goals. When complete, this project will
significantly improve the facilities that support the soldiers and
mission of the 1st Infantry Division,” added Southland Energy
Vice President Anthony Roner. Serving over 18,000 active duty service
members and 24,000 family members, Fort Riley is home to the 1st
Infantry Division, one of the longest serving active duty units of the
United States Army.
The improvements will be funded through the $2.4 million in annual cost
savings that the project is expected to generate. Over a 22-year period,
these savings are anticipated to grow to more than $92 million in
savings. The project’s design and construction phases are scheduled to
begin June 2017.
For more information about Southland Energy, visit www.southlandindenergy.com.
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(May 17, 2017 - 10:51 AM EDT)
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