Case Study: HVAC Controls Upgrade with Occupancy-Based Sequences and Demand Control Ventilation

Case Study: HVAC Controls Upgrade with Occupancy-Based Sequences and Demand Control Ventilation

August 14, 2025April 28, 2025 by Elspeth Curtis

Overview This facility improvement measure (FIM) focused on a comprehensive upgrade of building automation and HVAC controls, transitioning from legacy pneumatic systems to a modern, integrated digital platform. The project replaced all existing controls with a SIEMENS system and incorporated a Desigo CC building management system (BMS), designed to work in tandem with Enlighted IoT … Read more

Case Study: Conversion of Constant Volume Multi-Zone Air Handler to VAV System

August 14, 2025April 21, 2025 by Elspeth Curtis

Ventilation ducting and air handling units

Overview This facility improvement measure (FIM) focused on upgrading an outdated constant air volume (CAV), multi-zone air handler into a modern, energy-efficient variable air volume (VAV) system. The conversion was designed and implemented through a collaboration between Siemens and Moses Engineering, culminating in a full set of construction drawings and a customized retrofit strategy. Project … Read more

179D Certification Case Study: Church HVAC Upgrade Yields Major Tax Deduction

August 14, 2025April 7, 2025 by Elspeth Curtis

a Building watch from the bottom up

Introduction Walker Reid Strategies (WRS) recently partnered with an Energy Services Company (ESCO) to complete a Section 179D certification for a large church’s energy efficiency retrofit in 2024. The project focused on significant HVAC upgrades at the church campus in Alpharetta, GA, resulting in improved energy performance and comfort. Beyond the technical success, the project … Read more

Private Workshop Case Study: Commercial Building Owner

December 6, 2025March 11, 2024 by Elspeth Curtis

AT A GLANCE Building Type: Workshop Sector: Private Taxpayer Type: Owner Location: Elkader, IA Service: Storage Tax Incentive: §179D Total SF: 80,599 PROJECT OVERVIEW This privately owned workshop was designed and constructed using high energy-efficient technologies, Cooper lighting LED Fixtures, Trane gas-powered electric Roof Top Units (RTUs), and Powrmatic air turnover units. Making the correct … Read more

Private Automotive Facility Case Study: Commercial Building Owner

December 6, 2025March 11, 2024 by Elspeth Curtis

AT A GLANCE Building Type: Manufacturing Sector: Private Taxpayer Type: Owner Location: Elkhart, IN Service: Production Tax Incentive: §179D Total SF: 141,080 PROJECT OVERVIEW This privately owned manufacturing facility was designed and constructed using high energy-efficient technologies, Cooper lighting LED Fixtures, Trane gas-powered electric Roof Top Units (RTUs), and Powrmatic air turnover units. Making the correct capital improvements on your building can … Read more

Private Workshop Case Study: Commercial Building Owner

December 6, 2025March 11, 2024 by Elspeth Curtis

AT A GLANCE Building Type: Workshop Sector: Private Taxpayer Type: Owner Location: St Mattawan, MI Service: Storage Tax Incentive: §179D Total SF: 70,098 PROJECT OVERVIEW This privately owned workshop was designed and constructed using high energy-efficient technologies, Lithonia LED Fixtures, Thermo-Cycler gas-powered Thermo Rotation, and Rheem packaged A/C. Making the correct capital improvements on your building can be essential to the amount … Read more

Private Hospital Case Study: Commercial Building Owner

December 6, 2025March 11, 2024 by Elspeth Curtis

§179D Tax Deduction – Private Hospital – Commercial Business Owner AT A GLANCE Building Type: Hospital Sector: Private Taxpayer Type: Owner Location: Lakeville, MN Service: Healthcare Tax Incentive: §179D Total SF: 98,509 PROJECT OVERVIEW This privately owned hospital was designed and constructed using high energy-efficient technologies, Daybrite LED Fixtures, energy-efficient lighting throughout the corridors, and Daikin gas-powered Roof Top Units (RTUs). Making … Read more

Non Profit Hospital Case Study: Engineering Firm

December 6, 2025March 11, 2024 by Elspeth Curtis

§179D Tax Deduction – Non Profit Hospital – Engineering Firm AT A GLANCE Building Type: Hospital Sector: Non-Profit Taxpayer Type: Engineering Firm Location: Lawrenceville, GA Service: Healthcare Tax Incentive: §179D Total SF: 160,982 PROJECT OVERVIEW This non-profit hospital was designed and constructed using high energy-efficient technologies, Lithonia LED Fixtures, Trane gas-powered Roof Top Units (RTUs). Making the correct capital improvements … Read more

Private Warehouse Case Study: Commercial Building Developers

December 6, 2025March 2, 2024 by Elspeth Curtis

§179D Tax Deduction – Warehouse – Commercial Building Developers AT A GLANCE Building Type: Warehouse Sector: Private Taxpayer Type: Commercial Building Developer Location: NE Albuquerque, NM Service: Storage Tax Incentive: §179D Total SF: 62,031 PROJECT OVERVIEW This privately owned warehouse was designed and constructed using high energy-efficient technologies, NebuLite LED Fixtures, Modine gas-fired heating units, and Fujitsu split heat pumps. Making the … Read more

Private Apartment Building Case Study: Commercial Building Developer

December 6, 2025March 2, 2024 by Elspeth Curtis

§179D Tax Deduction – Private Automotive Facility – Commercial Business Owner AT A GLANCE Building Type: Multi-Family Sector: Private Taxpayer Type: Commercial Building Developer Location: Boston, MA Service: Living Tax Incentive: §179D Total SF: 37,232 PROJECT OVERVIEW This privately owned multifamily apartment building was designed and constructed using high energy-efficient technologies, Elite Lighting LED Fixtures, Daikin cooling and heating VRF. Making the … Read more

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