On April 20, 2000, House Bill 2603 which allows for energy performance contracting by all state agencies and municipalities became effective. In November 2001, the University of Kansas took advantage of this legislation and partnered with what is now Chevron Energy Solutions. Installation of $18.3 million of energy and water saving measures occurred during an eighteen month construction period from January 2003 through June 2004. These measures include upgraded lighting, a new steam boiler, window tinting, new and upgraded components for the Building Automated Control System (BACS), improvements to the steam distribution system, upgrades to the electrical distribution system, and low-flow restroom fixtures.
Also as part of the contract, Chevron employes two energy resource managers (ERM) who work full-time on the KU campus. They are to assist university personnel with on-going efforts to conserve energy during the contract period. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining building schedules within the Building Automated Control System, providing energy education to faculty, staff and students, and interfacing with Chevron and KU personnel. Current ERM's at KU are Rod Ideker and Rick Sweeney.
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