Facility Modernization: Improving Accessibility, Safety & Efficiency

Riverside, OH

The city faced aging building systems that limited accessibility, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort while increasing maintenance demands and long-term operating costs. Outdated lighting and exterior fixtures reduced safety and visibility, water intrusion risks threatened building integrity, and inefficient HVAC controls and VAV boxes made it difficult to maintain consistent indoor conditions. The city needed a comprehensive, cost-effective solution to modernize facilities, improve safety and accessibility, and protect long-term asset value, while maximizing available grant funding.

300,000

INCENTIVES, REBATES & GRANTS

150,000

SQUARE FT. OF OFFICE BUILDINGS

6,255,000

TOTAL PROJECT WORTH

ZERO

RECORDABLE ACCIDENTS

Innovative Solutions

Energy Systems Group partnered with the city to deliver targeted improvements that enhanced occupant comfort, reduced energy use, and protected the facility’s long-term value while leveraging grant funding to offset costs.

Facility Upgrades:

Upgraded and created ADA-compliant restrooms to enhance accessibility and ensure a welcoming, inclusive environment for all visitors.

Modernized 28 parking lot fixtures and 16 floodlights with energy-efficient lighting to improve safety and visibility while reducing energy costs, supported by a state grant secured with ESG’s assistance.

Installed new roofing systems and implemented water intrusion prevention measures to protect buildings from future damage, extend asset life, and reduce ongoing maintenance costs.

Replaced 215 VAV boxes and transitioned to a digital Energy Management System to optimize building performance, improve occupant comfort, and lower long-term operational expenses.

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Enhanced Accessibility & Safety

ADA upgrades and improved exterior lighting created a safer, more inclusive facility for all users.

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Reduced Energy & Maintenance Costs

Energy-efficient lighting, optimized HVAC controls, and roofing improvements lowered operating expenses and protected building assets.

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Long-Term Facility Resilience

Modernized systems and proactive water intrusion prevention positioned the facility for reliable, efficient operation well into the future.

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From the Client

"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’re grateful to have ESG as a resource going forward."

- Joshua Rauch, City Manager of Riverside, Ohio