First Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement in Pennsylvania

STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE DALLAS, PA

The State Correctional Institute (SCI) Dallas was the first corrections facility in Pennsylvania under the new Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement (GESA) program. Their outdated infrastructure required significant upgrades, high energy consumption led to increased operational costs, and safety concerns necessitated enhanced measures. Additionally, budget constraints made it essential to identify cost-effective solutions. At the same time, the logistical complexities of extensive upgrades in a correctional facility posed challenges in maintaining ongoing operations and ensuring security throughout the process.

33M+

15 Year Annual Savings

20.4M

Worth of upgrades

580,000

daily H2O gallons saved

ZERO

Recordable Accidents

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Innovative Solutions

Our expert team collaborated to integrate cutting-edge improvements that transformed outdated assets into modern, resilient systems.

Facility Upgrades:

Transitioned the facility from coal boilers to natural gas to meet stricter emissions regulations, avoid a $2+ million compliance investment, and achieve significant cost savings

Ensured the facility maintained dual fuel capabilities to comply with operational mandates and enhance resilience.

Optimized water usage, reducing daily consumption from 700,000 gallons to 120,000 gallons to conserve resources and lower operational costs.

Installed interior and exterior LED lighting with sensors to improve visibility and safety while reducing energy consumption and utility costs

Replaced outdated steam traps to enhance system performance and operational efficiency

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operational efficiency

Upgraded infrastructure, implemented energy measures, and optimized systems reducing cost.
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sustainability

Transitioned to natural gas, reduced water usage, and added LED lighting and EV chargers.

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FACILITY MODERNIZATION

Completed $7.4M upgrades, including HVAC, lighting, dual fuel, with zero safety incidents.

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From the Client

“In my 30 years of working at SCI Dallas, I have been part of many projects, including energy savings initiatives. Working on the 2015 Guaranteed Energy Savings Project implemented by Energy Systems Group at SCI Dallas has, by far, been the best project I’ve been involved with.”

- Michael Truchon, Corrections Maintenance Manager (retired)