Pinecrest Recreation Center HVAC and Lighting Replacement
Replaced the 2007 HVAC system and all interior lighting, improving gym ventilation and cutting electricity use by about a quarter.
Project phase
- Planning (complete)
- Design (complete)
- Procurement (complete)
- Construction (complete)
- Completed (current phase)
Project overview
The original 2007 rooftop units were failing and could not maintain temperature in the gymnasium during summer programming. They were replaced with high-efficiency units and a building management system that allows scheduling by zone.
All interior lighting was converted to LED with occupancy sensors. Metered electricity use for the twelve months after completion is down 26 percent compared with the same period before the work.
Scope of work
- Replace four rooftop HVAC units
- Install a building management system with zone scheduling
- Convert all interior lighting to LED
- Install occupancy sensors in the gymnasium, corridors and multipurpose rooms
- Add carbon dioxide sensors and demand-controlled ventilation in the gymnasium
Budget and funding
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Capital reserve | $700,000 |
| Energy efficiency rebate program | $260,000 |
| State energy conservation loan | $140,000 |
| Total project budget | $1,100,000 |
Project updates
Energy savings confirmed at 26 percent
The twelve-month post-completion energy report presented to the Board on June 9 confirmed a 26 percent reduction in metered electricity use, slightly ahead of the 22 percent projected at design.
Facility fully reopened
The gymnasium reopened on February 27 following commissioning and air balancing. Total closure time was nine days, three fewer than scheduled.
Public involvement
How residents were involved in shaping this project.
- Board award of contract, October 14, 2025
- Facility users notified of closure dates six weeks in advance
- Post-completion energy report presented to the Board, June 9, 2026