National Gallery of Art, Master Energy Plan & Design, Washington, DC

“Size:
1.3 Million SF

Highlights:
master energy plan
energy conservation measures
$5M energy costs savings
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SETTY prepared a strategic plan for the National Gallery of Art’s sustainability program. The National Gallery of Art had a goal of cutting energy costs by 20% by 2020, a goal met and exceeded by 2013.

By focusing on controls, operations, maintenance, to date – NGA reduced their energy costs by $5,000,000. 

In preparing a Strategic Plan for NGA’s Sustainability Program, consumption baselines were established for energy, GHG emissions and water. A general GHG inventory (listing) of consumption sources were also established along with an understanding of impacted organizational responsibilities. A general conditions assessment also was provided, identifying specific features and variables that could be further evaluated.

Scope involves A/E services to conduct study of chilled and hot water distribution systems for the entire campus. National Gallery of Art with several historic building houses permanent exhibits murals, etc. These several historic buildings are supplied with steam and hot water distribution system from a GSA Central Plant. Steam and hot water distribution returns below grade using pre-insulated piping and manholes. Distribution system design includes, thrust blocks, expansion joints, expansion loops. Also, the system was original with corrosion protection system