First Presbyterian Church Case Study
Client background
First Presbyterian Church has been a leading congregation in the Columbia, Missouri area for over 180 years. Located in the heart of Downtown, just south of The District, First Presbyterian is situated between three major collegiate campuses. They started their congregation in 1828, and their current building was constructed in 1965. Through the years, their building has changed with the community, which has shown their dedication to standing side-by-side with their fellow Columbia residents.
Leaders of the First Presbyterian Church realized that their building’s amenities were outdated, so they contacted EnergyLink in an effort to improve their building’s energy usage, with goals of improving comfort for their followers and lowering the costs associated with running the facility. After conducting a comprehensive energy audit, EnergyLink found several key areas for improvement.
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Quick facts
Project location
Columbia, Missouri
Project date
November 2012
Project length
One month
Payback period
2 years
Projected utility savings (year 1)
$4,463
Projected utility savings (10 years)
$44,630
Projected utility savings (20 years)
$89,260
Annual kWh Savings
30,289
Pounds of CO2 offset
49,604
Pounds of coal burned
23,416
Acres of U.S. forests preserved
0.174
Smartphones charged
2,731,173
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