The Andrew Jackson and Rachel Jackson State Buildings

Customer Profile:

The Andrew Jackson and Rachel Jackson State buildings are like most buildings that are in need of facility infrastructure upgrades.  The lighting systems installed in the original construction consisted of old T12 lamps and magnetic ballast technology. The T12 technology produces 10% less light output and a 30% increase in energy costs than the latest T8 lighting technology.

Project Objective:

As part of a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) comprehensive energy program, StonesRiver Companies designed and implemented an energy efficient lighting upgrade at both buildings. The upgrade was designed to improve the working environment, replace old lighting technologies, reduce maintenance and utility costs, improve safety for employees, and standardize lighting materials.  Light levels were evaluated at both buildings to ensure that the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) lighting standards were met.  The overall project was funded utilizing the reduction of energy and operating dollars from within the existing utility budgets.

The lighting upgrade improved the lighting systems throughout both buildings and reduced utility costs.  The new lighting systems included upgrading the incandescent to compact fluorescents and T12 fluorescent lamps and magnetic ballasts with new energy-efficient T8 fluorescent lamp and electronic ballast technologies. All incandescent and fluorescent fixtures were replaced with new LED (Light Emitting Diode) exit signs.   A new drop ceiling along with lighting, sprinkler and HVAC systems were added in the kitchen, cafeteria and hallway of the Andrew Jackson building to improve the overall appearance.  The project resulted in many benefits, which include increased light levels, reduced energy and maintenance costs, and standardization of lighting materials. Improved lighting, funded with reduced energy cost, extended the life of lamps and ballasts, increased maintenance productivity, and protracted material warranties.

• Increased Energy and Maintenance Costs
• Old Lighting Technologies
• Variety of Lighting Technologies
• High Failure Rate of Lamps and Ballasts
• Ensuring Quality Lighting

Results:

The lighting upgrade improved the lighting systems throughout both buildings and reduced utility costs.  The new lighting systems included upgrading the incandescent to compact fluorescents and T12 fluorescent lamps and magnetic ballasts with new energy-efficient T8 fluorescent lamp and electronic ballast technologies. All incandescent and fluorescent fixtures were replaced with new LED (Light Emitting Diode) exit signs.   A new drop ceiling along with lighting, sprinkler and HVAC systems were added in the kitchen, cafeteria and hallway of the Andrew Jackson building to improve the overall appearance.  The project resulted in many benefits, which include increased light levels, reduced energy and maintenance costs, and standardization of lighting materials. Improved lighting, funded with reduced energy cost, extended the life of lamps and ballasts, increased maintenance productivity, and protracted material warranties.