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OhioGovOBA Frank J. Lausche State Office Building
615 W. Superior Av.
Cleveland, OH 44113
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The ENERGY STAR Building Showcase Program at the Frank J. Lausche State Office Building in Cleveland, Ohio is a shining example of how integrated engineering can optimize the operating efficiency of a building.

The results of the ENERGY STAR Building Showcase Program at the Lausche Building have been impressive. Based on actual utility billing data, the Lausche Building experienced a 42.4 percent reduction in electricity usage (kWh), a 38.3 percent reduction in kW demand, and an overall energy usage reduction of 32.1 percent (including electricity, gas, and district steam).

With an overall annual energy cost reduction of $338,500 (35.8 percent) and at a cost of $1,806,350, the program will yield a simple payback of 5.34 years for the OBA.

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Please note: Narrative information in this profile has been provided by Ohio Building Authority or a representative of this facility. Other building information was verified and submitted to EPA at the time of application. Building energy performance, operating characteristics, and ownership/management may be subject to change over time.

Service Provider:
Osborn Engineering

Building Owner:*
Ohio Building Authority

Property Manager:*
Jones Lang LaSalle

Year(s) Labeled (Rating):
2010 (94)
1999 (75)

Facility Type: Office

Total Floorspace: 458000 sf

Year Constructed: 1979

Contract Type: Multiple Contractor Contracts
Financing Type: Public Bond

Technologies Used:
   Stage 1-Recommissioning
    + Air & Water System Balance
    + Calibrate Thermostats
    + System Balancing
   Stage 2-Lighting
    + Compact Fluorescents
    + Electronic Ballasts
    + LED Exit Signs
    + Occupancy Sensors
    + T8 or T5 Lamps
   Stage 3-Load Reductions
    + Upgrade Wall Insulation
   Stage 4-Fan Systems
    + CAV to VAV
    + Fan Rightsizing
    + Improved Fan Controls
    + Premium Efficiency Motors
   Stage 5-Heating and Cooling Plant
    + Chilled Water Loop Temperature Control
    + High Efficiency Chillers
    + New Cooling Tower(s)

For More Info:
Mark Haberman
Assistant Director
Columbus, OH 43215
614-466-5959
mark.haberman@oba.state.oh.us