The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has earned a reputation as a world-class leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. In 2015, the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign selected Energy Systems Group to develop and implement a $41 million energy savings performance contract for comprehensive energy conservation and infrastructure improvements in five College of Engineering buildings, spanning 587,815 square feet. With guaranteed energy savings of approximately $42 million, ECMs included air handling units replacements and retrofits, low flow fume hood replacements; VAV box upgrades on air handling units; DDC system upgrades; lighting system occupancy sensor installations; steam trap replacements; pipe insulation replacements; ductwork system cleaning; and upsizing of equipment for future connection. ESG led facility assessment, engineering, design, equipment selection, subcontractor selection, project management, billing, contract administration and guaranteed energy savings.

2020 ASHRAE First Place Technology Award
Recognizing outstanding innovative building design achievements in the areas of occupant comfort, indoor air quality, and energy conservation. The Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) fosters cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, including condensed matter physics, materials chemistry, and materials science. As part of its ESPC project, ESG completed a phased $15 million HVAC renovation at MRL. The improvements included replacing all major systems serving the fully occupied 123,000 sq. ft. building. Click here to learn more.