{"id":4438,"date":"2024-12-17T15:23:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T15:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/?post_type=case-study&#038;p=4438"},"modified":"2025-05-05T15:38:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T15:38:03","slug":"state-correctional-institute-dallas","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/portfolio\/state-correctional-institute-dallas\/","title":{"rendered":"State Correctional Institute, Dallas Pennsylvania"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2>First Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement in Pennsylvania<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE DALLAS, PA<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The State Correctional Institute (SCI) Dallas was the first corrections facility in Pennsylvania under the new Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement (GESA) program. Their <strong>outdated infrastructure<\/strong> required significant upgrades, <strong>high energy consumption<\/strong> led to increased operational costs, and <strong>safety concerns<\/strong> necessitated\u00a0enhanced measures. Additionally, <strong>budget constraints<\/strong> made it essential to identify cost-effective solutions. At the same time, the <strong>logistical complexities of extensive upgrades<\/strong> in a correctional facility posed challenges in <strong>maintaining ongoing operations<\/strong> and ensuring security throughout the process.<\/p>\r\n<h3>33M+<\/h3>\r\n<h3>15 Year Annual Savings<\/h3>\r\n<h3>20.4M<\/h3>\r\n<h3>Worth of upgrades<\/h3>\r\n<h3>580,000<\/h3>\r\n<h3>daily H2O gallons saved<\/h3>\r\n<h3>ZERO<\/h3>\r\n<h3>Recordable Accidents<\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"SCO Dallas\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SCO-Dallas.png\" alt=\"SCO Dallas\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"SCI Dallas Before-After2\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SCI-Dallas-Before-After2.png\" alt=\"SCI Dallas Before-After2\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1620\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"SCI Dallas Tower\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SCI-Dallas-Tower.png\" alt=\"SCI Dallas Tower\" width=\"1828\" height=\"2560\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>Innovative Solutions<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Our expert team collaborated to integrate cutting-edge improvements that transformed outdated assets into modern, resilient systems.<\/h3>\r\n<p>Facility Upgrades:<\/p>\r\n<p>Transitioned the facility from coal boilers to natural gas to meet stricter emissions regulations, avoid a $2+ million compliance investment, and achieve significant cost savings<\/p>\r\n<p>Ensured the facility maintained dual fuel capabilities to comply with operational mandates and enhance resilience.<\/p>\r\n<p>Optimized water usage, reducing daily consumption from 700,000 gallons to 120,000 gallons to conserve resources and lower operational costs.<\/p>\r\n<p>Installed interior and exterior LED lighting with sensors to improve visibility and safety while reducing energy consumption and utility costs<\/p>\r\n<p>Replaced outdated steam traps to enhance system performance and operational efficiency<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"OperationsMaintenance_Services-White-15\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/OperationsMaintenance_Services-White-15.svg\" alt=\"OperationsMaintenance_Services-White-15\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3>operational efficiency<\/h3>\r\n<p>Upgraded infrastructure, implemented energy measures, and optimized systems reducing cost. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sustainability_Solutions\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sustainability_Solutions-150x150.png\" alt=\"Sustainability_Solutions\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3>sustainability<\/h3>\r\n<p>Transitioned to natural gas, reduced water usage, and added LED lighting and EV chargers.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"DesignBuild_Services-White-10-10\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DesignBuild_Services-White-10-10.svg\" alt=\"DesignBuild_Services-White-10-10\" width=\"4\" height=\"4\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3>FACILITY MODERNIZATION<\/h3>\r\n<p>Completed $7.4M upgrades, including HVAC, lighting, dual fuel, with zero safety incidents.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"IMG_0663\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_0663.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0663\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2>From the Client<\/h2>\r\n<p>&#8220;In my 30 years of working at SCI Dallas, I have been part of many projects, including energy savings initiatives. Working on the 2015 Guaranteed Energy Savings Project implemented by Energy Systems Group at SCI Dallas has, by far, been the best project I&#8217;ve been involved with.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<h4>&#8211; Michael Truchon, Corrections Maintenance Manager (retired)<\/h4>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement in Pennsylvania STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE DALLAS, PA The State Correctional Institute (SCI) Dallas was the first corrections facility in Pennsylvania under the new Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement (GESA) program. Their outdated infrastructure required significant upgrades, high energy consumption led to increased operational costs, and safety concerns necessitated\u00a0enhanced measures. 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