ENERGY STAR Labeled Building Profile

Blue Earth County Government Center
410 South 5th Street
Mankato, MN 56001
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Nearly a decade ago, the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners had a vision to use tools provided by EPA and work with local vendors to make updates to the historic courthouse completed in 1889, with the aim of enhancing energy efficiency and saving taxpayer dollars. Blue Earth County first earned the ENERGY STAR label for this Courthouse in 2006. The County also promotes ENERGY STAR qualified products and energy-saving practices to constituents and others across the United States through its own individual efforts and its partnership with the National Association of Counties.

Communications:

Blue Earth County is active in spreading the word about ENERGY STAR through ongoing public outreach, such as the "ENERGY STAR Concert on the Courthouse Lawn" event. The County circulates information about ENERGY STAR to all county residents, and staff members give presentations on ENERGY STAR tools and resources locally, state-wide, and at the national level.

Testimonial:

"I am extremely proud to be part of a Board that has set a vision and followed through with making proactive changes to enhance energy efficiency, save taxpayer dollars, and, as a government agency, teach others the importance and benefits of achieving energy efficiency."

-- Colleen Landkamer, Commissioner, Blue Earth County

Please note: Narrative information in this profile has been provided by Blue Earth County 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:
Johnson Controls, Inc.

Building Owner:*
Blue Earth County

Property Manager:*
Blue Earth County

Year(s) Labeled (Rating):
2012 (87)
2010 (85)
2009 (83)
2008 (82)
2007 (79)

Facility Type: Office

Total Floorspace: 63615 sf

Year Constructed: 1958

Contract Type: None
Financing Type: Loan

Technologies Used:

   Stage 1-Recommissioning
    + Adjust Dampers
    + Air & Water System Balance
    + Air Systems Tune-up (including Ventilation)
    + Boiler Tune-up
    + Calibrate Thermostats
    + Chiller Tune-Up
    + DHW Controls
    + EMS Audit
    + New or Revised EE Maintenance Practices
    + Night Precooling
    + Reset Automated Controls (i.e. Lighting Timers)
    + Steam Trap Maintenance
    + System Balancing
    + Use of PC and Monitor Power Management Software
   Stage 2-Lighting
    + Compact Fluorescents
    + Dimming Ballasts
    + Electronic Ballasts
    + HID Applications
    + LED Exit Signs
    + Reflectors
    + T8 or T5 Lamps
   Stage 3-Load Reductions
    + Increased Duct Insulation in Older Buildings
    + New EMS
    + Pipe Insulation
    + Window Film
    + Window Shading
   Stage 4-Fan Systems
    + CAV to VAV
    + Improved Fan Controls
    + Premium Efficiency Motors
   Stage 5-Heating and Cooling Plant
    + Chilled Water Loop Temperature Control
    + Dedicated Systems
    + Economizer Cooling
    + High Efficiency Boilers
    + High Efficiency Chillers
    + New Cooling Tower(s)
    + New Equipment Rightsizing
    + Variable Frequency Drives for Fans, Pumps, and/or Cooling Towers
   Other Technologies/Strategies
    + Dual Fuel
    + Rate Change
    + Submetering
    + Water Saving Toilets

For More Info:
Tim Edwards
Physical Plant Director
Mankato, MN 56001
507-304-4249
tim.edwards@co.blue-earth.mn.us