Encinitas Civic Center
505 S. Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Educational kiosks in the library and Civic Center allow the public to learn about the project and sustainability while visiting these facilities. The City has taken a leadership role in the San Diego region by becoming the first City Hall to integrate solar energy and other energy efficiencies.
Rooftop HVAC units were replaced with fewer air handlers served by a central plant, off peak ice storage, and an advanced energy management system. A 96.4 kilowatt solar photovoltaic system and natural daylighting were integrated into the roof. The project also included view enhancements for the neighboring library, which overlooks the Civic Center and the Pacific Ocean.
Communications:
-- 2008 SANDEE Award, California Center for Sustainable Energy
-- Honor Award, American Public Works Association (San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter)
-- International Renewable Energy Project of the Year, Association of Energy Engineers
Testimonial:
"The City allowed this comprehensive project to come together in an elegant fashion by challenging us to think out of the box and remaining open to creative, environmentally progressive solutions." -- Doug Poffinbarger, CEO, PE Consulting
Please note: Narrative information in this profile has been provided by City of Encinitas 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.
Building Owner:*
City of Encinitas
Property Manager:*
City of Encinitas
Year(s) Labeled (Rating):
2009 (86)
2011 (96)
Facility Type: Office
Total Floorspace: 48294 sf
Year Constructed: 1965
Contract Type: Single Turn-Key Contract
Financing Type: Equipment Lease
Technologies Used:
| Stage 1-Recommissioning |
| Stage 2-Lighting |
| Stage 3-Load Reductions |
| Stage 4-Fan Systems |
| Stage 5-Heating and Cooling Plant |
| Other Technologies/Strategies |