PF+C Cracks Down on Kilowatts

December, 2010 - Paul Frank + Collins and its landlord, One Church Street Partnership, joined together to retrofit all existing fluorescent light fixtures in the historic Masonic Temple building with new energy-efficient ballasts and bulbs.  The majority of the retrofit replaced older T-12 fluorescent lamps and magnetic ballasts with the more efficient T-8 lamps and electronic ballasts.  Approximately 531 fixtures were modified in all, with the majority of the retrofit occurring on the three floors of the law firm’s office space.  The retrofit work was performed by FJG Electric, Inc., of Ferrisburgh, VT.  It is estimated that PF+C’s electricity consumption for lighting may be reduced by up to 27% annually. 

PF+C’s Office and Facilities Manager, Cynthia Goodrich commented, “We are continually looking for new ways to be “green” and this was a significant step that will have immediate results.  We will be able to give our employees and visitors higher quality lighting while also saving money and helping the environment.”  Incentives provided by Burlington Electric Department covered over half of the cost of the project, allowing for an estimated cost recovery period of less than one year.  “In addition to the financial incentives, BED provided valuable technical assistance and was a very effective partner in this project, and I would encourage any BED commercial customer to look into this incentive program in 2011” said John Draper, Chair of PF+C’s House Committee.