{"id":5638,"date":"2026-01-09T19:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=5638"},"modified":"2026-01-09T19:26:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:26:34","slug":"city-of-riverside","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/portfolio\/city-of-riverside\/","title":{"rendered":"City of Riverside"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\tFacility Modernization: Improving Accessibility, Safety &#038;  Efficiency\t<\/h2>\r\n\t<p>Riverside, OH<\/p>\r\n\t<p>The city faced <strong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"178\">aging building systems<\/strong> that limited <strong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"209\">accessibility<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"232\">energy efficiency<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"258\">occupant comfort<\/strong> while increasing <strong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"329\">maintenance demands and long-term operating costs<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"374\">Outdated lighting and exterior fixtures<\/strong> reduced safety and visibility, <strong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"431\">water intrusion risks<\/strong> threatened building integrity, and <strong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"510\">inefficient HVAC controls and VAV boxes<\/strong> made it difficult to maintain consistent indoor conditions. The city needed a comprehensive, cost-effective solution to <strong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"655\">modernize facilities<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"693\">improve safety and accessibility<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"732\">protect long-term asset value, <\/strong>while maximizing available grant funding.<\/p>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\t300,000\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tINCENTIVES, REBATES &#038; GRANTS\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\t150,000\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tSQUARE FT. 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Safety\t<\/h3>\r\n\t<p>ADA upgrades and improved exterior lighting created a safer, more inclusive facility for all users.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CostSavings_Services-White-11.svg\" alt=\"CostSavings_Services-White-11\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"4\" width=\"4\" title=\"CostSavings_Services-White-11\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tReduced Energy &#038; Maintenance Costs\t<\/h3>\r\n\t<p>Energy-efficient lighting, optimized HVAC controls, and roofing improvements lowered operating expenses and protected building assets.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DesignBuild_Services-White-10-10.svg\" alt=\"DesignBuild_Services-White-10-10\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"4\" width=\"4\" title=\"DesignBuild_Services-White-10-10\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tLong-Term Facility Resilience\t<\/h3>\r\n\t<p>Modernized systems and proactive water intrusion prevention positioned the facility for reliable, efficient operation well into the future.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/energysystemsgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/OH-City-of-Riverside-Parking-Lot-Fixture-3.jpg\" alt=\"OH-City of Riverside Parking Lot Fixture-3\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1500\" width=\"2000\" title=\"OH-City of Riverside Parking Lot Fixture-3\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\tFrom the Client\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p>&#8220;Riverside has been pleased to partner with ESG to tackle a complex facility problem with creative, cost-saving solutions. ESG has been an invaluable resource, leveraging technical expertise, industry know-how, and a strong relationship network to deliver lasting results for our buildings. We are ideally positioned to address future challenges due to our successful partnership, and we&#8217;re grateful to have ESG as a resource going forward.&#8221;<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<h4>&#8211; Joshua Rauch, City Manager of Riverside, Ohio<\/h4>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riverside, Ohio partnered with Energy Systems Group to modernize aging municipal facilities, improving accessibility, safety, and energy efficiency across 150,000 square feet. 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