Trane® – by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, and the City of Alton, Illinois have entered into an agreement for a comprehensive energy and infrastructure upgrade on all five city facilities.
Trane collaborated with a City of Alton project team to identify opportunities that support the City’s sustainability focus and energy reduction goals. Planned upgrades include replacing the outdated HVAC systems in the City Hall, public works building, police station, and both fire stations with new energy-efficient HVAC infrastructure along with a web-based integrated building automation controls platform. As a result, the city anticipates realizing approximately $40,000 in energy savings annually.
Half of the annual energy savings will come from a new sustainable thermal energy storage system, which will be installed outside the police station. These systems help buildings be more energy- and cost- efficient by storing energy created during off-peak times and discharging it when grid demand is high.
The contract also solicited engagement from minority – and women-owned union subcontractors located in Madison County. The response has greatly exceeded the city goals for the project, supporting both Trane Technologies’ and the City’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
